There is so much to worry about before going in for surgery, and very few people would think to worry about their bodies catching fire. First of all, surgical fires are rare, but they can and do happen. Dr. Ruth Shaylor of Austin Health in Melbourne, A…
Baby Had Experimental Surgery to Fix Spina Bifida While Still in the Womb and was Born Healthy
When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Baby Had Experimental Surgery to Fix Spina Bifida While Still in the Womb and was Born Healthy
When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Please Do Not Use A Vacuum Hose On Your Vagina, Begs Nurse
In a horrifying tweet for the ages, a woman who says she is a nurse claimed she had seen several patients this week who had attempted to speed up their period through the misuse of a vacuum cleaner. The woman said that two women, aged 19 and 23, tried to suck out their menstrual blood in a…
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When the Solution Becomes a Bigger Problem: Taking out The Wolves Made the Coyotes Bolder, and Now, They are Everywhere
Wolves were not only terrifying and dangerous predators, but they were also annoying menaces that made life unbearable for Eastern farmers. Coyotes are naturally afraid of wolves. Usually, if a coyote treks too closely to a pack of wolves, it winds up dead. Naturally, the weaker animals don’t have a say in whose territory is…
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The dangerous summer stroller mistake most parents make
No responsible parent would leave a child in a hot car, yet many of them are committing another potentially fatal mistake. Picture the scene: A parent straps a baby into a stroller for a walk on a hot, summer day. The sun is bright, and the infant’s skin is sensitive, so the parent covers…
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‘Doctors Should Educate Themselves.’ Elderly Face Stigma As More of Them Are Relying On Marijuana for Relief
Despite cannabis being now being legal for recreational use in 11 U.S states [1] (that number is likely to grow), you still have to get a license for medical marijuana from a doctor. Marijuana has both medical and recreational uses. Its active compounds are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). Cannabis can be used medicinally for…
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Hospital to Ban Bacon?
A new health push may eliminate many peoples favorite dishes from U.K. hospital cafeterias. This ban includes recipes with sausages, mash, bacon, and all processed meat. Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ltd, an association created by medical professionals, worry about the harm posed by these foods, particularly about the cancer risk from consuming processed meat. The…
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A Tectonic Plate May Have Peeled Apart – and That Could Shrink the Atlantic Ocean
In 1969, a giant earthquake off the coast of Portugal sparked a devastating tsunami that puzzled the scientific community. Unlike the known earthquake zones around the globe, this natural phenomenon seemed to come from the middle of nowhere. There were no signs of a tectonic shift at the time. After puzzling it over for a…
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Fertile Soil over Ashes: Washington Becomes First US State to Legalize Human Composting
Biologically, decomposition is a process that releases vital nutrients into the soil, thereby making it more fertile and suitable for re-use [1]. The human body is full of nutrients, and for some people, the thought of their nutrient-filled bodies being buried in a box to decompose or burned when they are gone is disturbing. They’d…
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Effects of THC on Damaging Alzheimer’s Proteins
By now we’re sure you have heard about a special little compound known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC )is what’s responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects. Time and time again, THC is proving to be a powerful compound. This active component is well known for providing pain relief, making it useful in many conditions….
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Cannabis-lookalike found in Ontario contains carfentanil
Canadian health officials issued a public alert concerning a drug that looks dangerously similar to cannabis. However, this drug contains opioids [1]. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy stated in a press release that the drug substance has been discovered in Ontario, Canada. It is reported to look like cannabis, but a test found that…
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Mom Fitted with Pacemaker at Age 32 Says She Used to Drink 6 Energy Drinks Per Day
When it’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and you feel your eyelids getting heavier by the minute, do you wake yourself up with jumping jacks or reach for the closest caffeinated beverage you can find? Take a closer look at how you deal with dipping energy levels. You could be putting yourself at risk of…
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‘The worst they have ever seen’: Family shares shocking photo of father’s hospital bedsore
When you have a spouse, parent or grandparent in hospital, one of the greatest concerns is for their comfort. Are they in pain? Are they comfortable? Are the medical staff doing their best? We’re sure these are some of the questions that Linda Moss and her two sisters Sharon and Patty had when their 77-year-old…
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Synthetic Cannabis: is it still a concern?
In March 2018 the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) began receiving reports that users of synthetic cannabinoids were experiencing life-threatening symptoms which included severe bleeding from almost every orifice; including their eyes, ears, gums, and nose. This outbreak included 164 known cases and 4 deaths across 15 counties in Illinois. Tests established that batches…
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60 doctors, pharmacists charged in largest US opioid prescription bust
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Justice Department made public that federal prosecutors are charging 60 medical professionals for alleged health care fraud and illegally pushing opioids — in a time when the United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared that…
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Cafe in the Philippines Now Uses Straws Made Out Of Coconut Leaves To Cut Plastic Waste
“Even if your efforts may only make a tiny dent in the case, never stop fighting for what you believe in.” – Anonymous There’s no other way to say it, except loud and clear – humans are rapidly causing major harm to the earth. The amount of industrial, domestic, and commercial waste released into the…
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ALDI to Have All Reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable Packaging by 2025
If you’re like me, you cringe when you see people leaving the grocery store with a cart full of items in plastic bags. The problem is that even if these people dutifully dispose of these plastic bags in designated recycling receptacles, only a small percentage of it (up to 20 percent) will be recycled [1]….
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Newly Proposed Bill Would Prevent People with Food Stamps from Buying Junk Food in Texas
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—also known as the food stamp program—is a multi-billion dollar program that helps people living in poverty to get the food they need. However, people on food stamps are more likely to eat a diet lacking in nutrients and to lack the time and skills to cook fresh food [1]….
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