Touch Football, Sold as Safer, Now Requires a Helmet
A Texas program for high schools mandated soft-shell helmets after serious injuries occurred during incidental contact. View original article Contributor:
Month: August 2019
Recurrent urinary tract infections vex readers
Hundreds of readers shared their experiences with drug-resistant U.T.I.s, many describing deep frustration with persistent, painful infections. View original article Contributor:
Globalization of Alternative Medicines and Therapies Market to Create New Opportunities Challenging Leadership of International Companies – NewsVarsity
Globalization of Alternative Medicines and Therapies Market to Create New Opportunities Challenging Leadership of International Companies NewsVarsity Alternative medicines and therapies refer to natural method of treatment which is different from conventional or pharmaceutical medicines. Alternative medical … >View original article Contributor:
13-year-old Oregon girl with cancer mandated to have surgery over mom’s objections – NBC News
13-year-old Oregon girl with cancer mandated to have surgery over mom’s objections NBC News An Oregon court is ordering that a 13 year-old girl with cancer must have surgery and other medical treatment for the disease despite objections from the girl’s … >View original article Contributor:
Men Are Being Warned Not to Eat Lichen Touted as ‘Natural Viagra’ – Livescience.com
Men Are Being Warned Not to Eat Lichen Touted as ‘Natural Viagra’ Livescience.com Experts in New Zealand are warning men not to consume a type of lichen that’s been touted as a natural treatment for erectile dysfunction. >View original article Contributor:
The Keto Diet Is Popular, but Is It Good for You?
Low-carb, high-fat eating can lead to weight loss, but scientists debate the long-term effects on health. View original article Contributor:
More evidence vaping is not a healthy alternative to cigarettes – The Jerusalem Post
More evidence vaping is not a healthy alternative to cigarettes The Jerusalem Post Do you or anyone you know use electronic cigarettes? New studies show possible links between vaping and severe lung disease according to the US Centers … >View original article Contributor:
Butterflies and the Salt of the Earth
The insects love mud puddles. Here’s why. View original article Contributor:
Planned Parenthood Faces an Uncertain Road Without Title X Funding—and Patients May Struggle to Get Care
Millions of patients may struggle to get the family-planning care they need after Planned Parenthood on Monday decided to leave the federal Title X program, which annually provides $286 million in grants to groups across the country for services including cancer screenings, STD testing and birth control consultations. “We’re trying to do all we can … Read more
How to Avoid Vehicle Pollution When You’re Stuck in Traffic
Most non-electric motor vehicles emit multiple airborne pollutants, including nitrogen dioxide, hydrocarbons, and ultrafine chemical particles. Breathing in these pollutants can cause or contribute to a wide range of health problems, from heart and lung disease to neurological, reproductive and immune system dysfunction. Studies have repeatedly found that people who live near busy roadways are … Read more