Journal Times West Nile virus confirmed in Racine County residentJournal TimesRACINE COUNTY — County health officials on Friday confirmed a case of West Nile virus in a Racine County resident. Local and state health officials are advising residents to continue protecting themselves against mosquito bites, the Central Racine …West Nile numbers are relatively low, but … Read more
CNN Workers at two hospitals disciplined for violations involving patients’ genitalsCNN(CNN) Numerous medical professionals were disciplined for viewing patients’ genitals while they were unconscious or deceased, according to reports detailing separate incidents at two major US health systems. In December, a man went to a University of …Hospital staffers took photos of a patient’s genitals — … Read more
Newsweek San Diego Hepatitis Outbreak: Restaurant Knows Exact Times and Dates Customers Were Exposed to Deadly VirusNewsweekThe deadly hepatitis A outbreak plaguing San Diego has primarily affected either “homeless and/or illicit drug users,” according to San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency. But on Friday, health officials advised the public that anyone who visited …San … Read more
Bustle Depression: Growing public health concernRising KashmirDepression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and affects people in all communities across the world. Today, depression is estimated to affect 350 million people. The World Mental Health Survey conducted in 17 countries found …Psychologists warn Google’s depression-screening plan violates privacy and ‘may in … Read more
iNews Skin Patch Shrinks ‘Love Handles’ — in MicePhilly.comThey met at a camp for children of 9/11 victims. 16 years after that tragedy, they married. Sep 13 – 11:49 AM · Bucks pharmacist charged with trying to kill her mom with insulin injection. Sep 14 – 4:36 PM. FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News …Skin … Read more
Newsweek Rapunzel Syndrome: Compulsive Hair Eating Teen Dies From Organ FailureNewsweekA young girl in England recently died after a hairball in her gastrointestinal system became infected and caused a fatal blockage in her digestive tract, a condition known as Rapunzel Syndrome. The 16-year-old is believed to have suffered from …What Is Rapunzel Syndrome? Teenager Dies … Read more
Popular Science This year’s Ig Nobel prizes for unusual research honored old man ears and the fluidity of catsPopular ScienceThe Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony honors scientists who have pursued unusual research. And between the eight-year-old who repeated “I’m bored” whenever the scientists went on too long, the audience chants of “Ira, Ira, Ira,”, and an … Read more
Immortal News Going bald? Women will find you more confident and dominant, study findsSacramento BeeIf you’re stressing out about going bald, stop — your thinning hair might be doing you a favor. That’s because a new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, titled “Shorn Scalps and Perception of Male Dominance,” found that bald … Read more
(Natural News) As technology advances, more workers are becoming electronically chained to their desks for several hours per day, and that sedentary work life is taking its toll, according to new research confirming earlier studies indicating lengthy sitting at work can lead to an early grave. As reported by The Washington Times, a new study… … Read more
(Natural News) Have you ever felt so stressed that you can’t sleep? Here’s good news. A study showed that natural chemicals commonly found in sugarcane and other natural products may help reduce stress and improve sleep, as reported by the Science Daily. Sleeping, just like eating, drinking, and breathing, is a basic human need. However,… … Read more