Now, a startling new global study shows that a widespread malaria-fighting strategy—bed nets—becomes less effective as deforestation rises. The research underscores how important a healthy ...

Now, a global study shows that a widespread malaria-fighting strategy -- bed nets -- becomes less effective as deforestation rises. The research underscores how important a healthy environment can ...

The researchers found that bed-net use was associated with up to 32% lower malaria rates in children. However, bed nets were only effective in areas where forests remained over 50% intact. The ...

One way this goal can be reached is by encouraging the use of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs). This is a very effective way of reducing incidence of malaria and is relatively cheap.

Here’s a list of the best mosquito nets for your double bed. Available for both king and queen sized beds, this mosquito net is ideal if you have a mosquito menace and don’t want to use the ...