Brendan Romele can’t remember a time when he was within a healthy weight range. Even as a kid, he was always the “bigger” guy in class. This fact never really bothered him until his late twenties, however, when his weight climbed to nearly 285 pounds. That’s when he truly started feeling it: The extra weight […]
Researchers discover a new defensive mechanism against bacterial wound infections
Wound inflammation that results in impaired wound healing can have serious consequences for patients. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a new defensive mechanism that enables skin to actively kill bacteria. Central to this mechanism is a cellular messenger molecule known as interleukin 6, whose mode of action may be used in the […]
After Listeria deaths in Hesse, Germany: food watch is turning into a call to the Affected
The company Wilke sausages in Twistetal-Berndorf was closed after two people had died, whose death stands with products of the company in connection. Now food watch is aimed at Concerned and wants to go to the bottom of it. "Calling all people after the consumption of #Wilke sausages are diagnosed with #Listeria, and their relatives: […]
Handgun purchasers with a prior DUI have a greater risk for serious violence, study finds
Legal purchasers of handguns with a prior DUI conviction have a greater risk of a future arrest for a violent offense—including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and for firearm-related violent crimes—a UC Davis Violence Prevention Program (VPRP) study has found. The study publishes in the Sept. 30 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine. “Alcohol use […]
Stormi Blows a Kiss at Mom Kylie Jenner As She Recovers From Illness
On the mend. Kylie Jenner posted a sweet video on Saturday, September 28, of her daughter, Stormi Webster, blowing her a kiss while she recovers from an unspecified illness. The Kylie Cosmetics founder, 22, appears to be in bed with her 19-month-old, who she shares with boyfriend Travis Scott. Stormi blows her mom a kiss, […]
Woman's 'ingrown hair' on her labia was actually a rare type of cancer
When Marisa Strupp, 29, found a small bump on her inner labia in March 2018, she assumed it was just an ingrown hair. Due to the sensitive location of the bump, Marisa, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wanted to get it removed. She went to her doctor and dermatologist, who suggested there was nothing to worry about […]
Cancer sufferer who wants to be a tattoo artist lives out her dream
Leukaemia-stricken girl, five, who has always wanted to be a tattoo artist lives out her dream as inking parlour gives her a one-day apprenticeship The girl, known only as Maja, is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia Charity ‘A Special Wish’ arranged for a local parlour to set up an apprenticeship Youngster drew a panda design, which […]
4 steps to stealth health during a fall getaway
Summer is over, but it’s not too late to plan a fall getaway for some R&R and sightseeing. After all, the shoulder season—those months before and after peak summer travel time—is primed for good deals and smaller crowds. But just remember: Physical activity can be part of the fun, too. These four principles can keep […]
Baby with a ‘Batman’ birthmark is heading to Russia for treatment
Baby born with a ‘Batman’ birthmark covering her face that prompted trolls to call her a ‘monster’ is heading to Russia for pioneering treatment to remove the blemish Luna Fenner was born with the skin condition congenital melanocytic nevus Russian surgeon got in touch offering a treatment not available in the US Luna is set […]
My day on a plate: Ashleigh Gardner
9am With a big day of strength training planned, I start the morning with a breakfast omelette made with three eggs and filled with ham, capsicum, spring onion and cheese. 12.30pm I relax a little before going off to the gym for my main strength session. After training for 90 minutes, I head home to […]