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“In a document set to be published in the Federal Register, the Department of Homeland Security said that it was routing all passengers who have been physically present in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days to Washington-Dulles International Airport "where the U.S. government is focusing public health resources to implement enhanced public health measures."

Was someone going to tell us?!? Maybe a bit more transparency would be more useful. Healthcare workers are going to be in the masses, then we’ll be ground zero for Ebola in the US???

During dinner tonight my husband found a tick on his leg. I successfully removed it with tweezers but it left a red mark around the bite site (not bulls eye though). We called his doc and was prescribed a single dose of doxycycline. I am wondering if there is anything else we can do to reduce chances that he contracts Lyme. Also, as a hypochondriac, I am not sure what I should do for myself. I read that Lyme is not contagious or something I can contract sexually, but it seems like there’s no real consensus based upon what the internet says. I’m not sure if I need to protect myself or if it’s the hypochondriac in me that worries about everything. I am worried to touch him or even sleep in the same bed. Getting clarity and facts about this would helpful . To those fighting Lyme disease, you are so brave!

Looking to find a new hair stylist that does hand tied hair extensions and hair coloring, preferably using a product line that is ammonia free, paraben free etc. willing to travel anywhere in NoVa or DC

Hi - my hair stylist has been doing my root coverage to cover my grays but I found out that she uses products that has ammonia. I’d like to switch to an ammonia free, paraben free, phthalates free product which my hair stylist says she’d be willing to apply for me as long as I sign a waiver. What product can I buy as a non professional that provides good coverage but that is ammonia free, paraben free, phthalates free? Hair stylist won’t buy for me bc she says if she buys, manufacturer will require that she buys the whole color range and she doesn’t need that. Thank you

I am going through a hard time right now. I found an issue with my breast and docs said we needed to rule out the “c” word. I am scared, I am nervous, I am anxious. I have an appointment tomorrow to do a biopsy but I’m scared and want to delay it bc in my mind I can pretend for a bit longer that everything is “okay”. I am Asian and grew up super superstitious so I’m looking at the calendar for auspicious days, I’m looking for weather patterns that are “favorable” all to get somewhat a semblance of control. I am trying to be strong but I worry about my elderly parents having to take care of me, my fiance, everything was amazing until this happened and I feel like my world is about to end, I am feeling like I’m walking into death row and have no control over it. If anyone can help on how to move forward, cope, accept. I just want to know I’ll be ok. All my life has felt like a struggle since I had heart problems as a kid, battle anxiety/depression, and now this. It’s all too much. Thank you