Baby who caught chicken pox from his three-year-old brother almost died after it led to a serious lung infection and SEPSIS Edward Foxall wasn’t showing signs of recovering like his brother, Alfie He was rushed to hospital when he had trouble breathing at home X-rays of his chest revealed his lung was filled with fluid […]
Who Knew Essential Oils Have So Many Uses?
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years, yet they only seem to be growing in popularity. They’re for sale in grocery stores, chic boutiques and you may have even noticed friends selling them online. Globally, the market for essential oils is expected to reach $11.67 billion by 2022, according to one report. Other than […]
WHO praises Brazil lawsuit against tobacco giants
The World Health Organization has praised Brazil’s move to sue two global cigarette makers and their local units for costs of treating tobacco-related diseases, but the firms said Friday they were still waiting for details of the lawsuit. British American Tobacco (BAT), Philip Morris International and their Brazilian subsidiaries were named by the attorney general’s […]
People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment
Most people can easily determine when a loved one is feeling sad or anxious. This recognition will often trigger the person to offer a comforting gesture or even have a contagious emotional reaction, causing them to also feel sad or anxious, too. These important actions are referred to as emotion recognition and empathy, and they […]
How to Prevent Dementia, According to New WHO Guidelines
You can reduce your chances of suffering from dementia by following a few healthy living guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement yesterday. The guidelines are simple and also support other areas of personal health. They include regularly exercising; controlling your weight; eating healthy foods; refraining from smoking and drinking excessively; and controlling your blood pressure, blood sugar, […]
Consequences of Ebola: the quadrupling of Malaria threatens the victim
Diseases such as Malaria and pneumonia could cost as indirect consequences of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, substantially more than in past years. The clinics are busy and the staff overwhelmed, which complicates the treatment of other diseases. In West Africa, the Horror has a name: Ebola. But the highly contagious Virus is just […]
Whoa, The Auburn Gymnast Who Broke Both Knees Will Make A 'Complete Recovery'
Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio shattered both of her legs and knees after a devastating fall during a competition on Friday. Samantha had surgery yesterday with Dr. James Andrews, which reportedly lasted two and a half hours. Auburn gymnastics head coach Jeff Graba said on Twitter that Samantha is expected to make “a complete recovery.” Samantha […]
Mom Owns Teen Daughter Who Wanted Help Caring for Robotic Baby
Most of the time, parents love to see their children succeed. But, let’s face it: sometimes dragging kids on the internet is (almost) as rewarding. That seemed to be the case for one Georgia mom who refused to take care of her daughter’s robotic baby — and boasted about it in a now-viral Facebook post. “Meet […]
WHO urges enforcement of tobacco ad bans at sporting events
The World Health Organization called Thursday for better enforcement of bans on tobacco advertising at sporting events, after tobacco companies discretely reentered sponsorship deals with Formula 1 teams. “WHO is urging governments to enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship at sporting events, including when hosting or receiving broadcasts of Formula 1 and MotoGP […]
When DNA science goes down an unethical path in China, who is responsible?
New reports that China is using DNA science developed in San Diego County for widespread ethnic surveillance raise ethical questions about who is responsible for how that technology is used. The New York Times reported recently that Chinese authorities are building a DNA database of the country’s Uighur minority, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group blamed […]