Beer, Body Scent May Make You a Mosquito Magnet. Can DEET Help?

Some people appear to be mosquito magnets more so than others, according to new research. A recent study even suggests that mosquitoes could even learn to like DEET. Here's how to avoid mosquito bites.

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