The coronavirus is all over the news and social media. It seems like it’s one of the top things people are talking and feeling concerned about. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronaviruses that first started in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It causes fever, coughs, shortness of breath, and upper-respiratory…
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As the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, continues to spread around the world, fear and in some unfortunate cases, discrimination, is also spreading. People are right to be concerned and to be taking precautions to protect themselves and the public. That being said, before you panic because you or someone you know is sick, you…
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If you’ve been to your local market recently, you’ve probably noticed a few strategic items are out of stock. The spread of coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has lead to a panicked shopping spree in some cities. Things like sanitizing sprays, hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, snacks, and other food items have been flying…
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The coronavirus that began in mainland China has now been detected in almost seventy locations across the globe, including the United States. The virus has continued to spread at an alarming rate, and the International Health Regulations Committee of the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 to be a “public health emergency of international concern”…
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Before it was made illegal, marijuana has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years. As countries and states around the world are beginning to legalize the drug, medical professionals, as well as the general population, are asking how the drug can be used to help with various health issues. The main use of…
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There are many reasons why someone may have to undergo brain surgery. It could be to remove an aneurysm or a tumor, drain blood or infection, free a nerve, or even simply to take a sample of brain tissue to diagnose a disease of the nervous system [1]. Regardless of the reason, brain surgery is…
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Anxiety disorders affect forty million adults in the United States every year, making them the most common form of mental illness in the country. Anxiety can often lead to depression, and depression itself is the leading cause of disability worldwide [1]. Since anxiety and depression have become so endemic in societies across the globe, scientists,…
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If you often find yourself dozing off at your desk in the middle of the afternoon, or driving with your windows down in hopes that the fresh air will keep you awake during your commute home, you’re not alone. The American Sleep Association has done the research and the results are in- America is a…
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Since December 31, 2019, the Chinese city of Wuhan has been at the center of the world’s attention as the origin of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). There have now been 73 332 confirmed cases globally, with the virus’ death toll reaching 1870 in China, and three in other countries. This has prompted the World…
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Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual, but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those…
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If you receive a blood transfusion, you might also be receiving a free dose of caffeine, Xanax, and cough medicine. While the tainted blood is nothing to worry about for most people, it does give surprisingly accurate insights into the stresses and strains of 21st-century living. Researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) sifted through 18…
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There have been a number of health risks associated with vaping, including a condition known as EVALI, acute respiratory distress, cobalt lung, and even the, albeit remote, possibility of injury as a result of the pen exploding [1]. In November 2019, a seventeen-year-old boy became the first person to receive a double-lung transplant as a…
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Cigarette smoking kills more than 480 thousand Americans every year and remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. As of 2018, more than 34 million adults were current smokers, nearly fourteen percent of the population [1]. Maybe you are part of this statistic, or maybe you are one of the millions…
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Anyone who has worked in long-term care or has cared for an aging parent or grandparent knows how difficult the process of getting older can be. Diseases such as Alzheimers and dementia make caring for those people an even bigger challenge. Most often, a point is reached where family members are no longer capable of…
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Bill and Glad Forward’s love story was one for the ages. The pair met when they were young children, grew up together, fell in love at the tender age of sixteen, and the rest is history. Bill would ride his bike to her house every Saturday afternoon and the two would ride around town together….
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Over the last few decades, the laws surrounding the use of cannabis, or marijuana, have been changing. Some states began adopting laws allowing for its medical use as early as the 1990s, and more recently certain states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia) have rolled out new laws legalizing its recreational use…
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Anyone who has undergone a colonoscopy knows that it is a long and rather uncomfortable procedure. To prepare, many doctors advise the patients to undergo certain diet or fluid restrictions, often involving oral laxatives or limiting solid foods a few days prior to the test. The actual examination lasts for about 30–60 minutes, and the…
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Golden retrievers are arguably the best things that ever happened to humankind. To know a G.R. is to know love and compassion, exactly what we see from Milo, Hattie, Quinn, Jessie, Leo and Archie, six special dogs working to take care of nervous children who visit the hospital. These therapy dog-tors are part of an…
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The coronavirus that has infected nearly 300 people in Asia and killed at least six has arrived in the United States. Health officials have confirmed that a 30-year old man in Seattle, Washington, who recently traveled home from China, has contracted the virus. (1) The Coronavirus Outbreak This coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV and similar to…
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Coca Cola products are everywhere, and you might not even realize it. The company that is recognized for its signature red label and classic white print is also behind many other recognizable brands like Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Minute Maid, Smart Water, Honest Tea, Powerade, Vitamin Water, and many more [1]. You can find Coca Cola…
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