Back to School With Narrow Escapes and a Mother’s Love
After a summer in rehab, using a zombie escape room as a test for a college student’s readiness to launch. View original article Contributor:
Month: August 2019
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Hits Milestone, and Death Toll Rises
Amid more than 3,000 confirmed and probable cases, the death toll climbed above 2,000, according to government data released on Friday. View original article Contributor:
‘This Ain’t Your Mother’s Marijuana.’ Federal Health Officials Issue National Warning on Pot
(WASHINGTON) — Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more states legalize the increasingly potent drug for medicinal and recreational use. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Surgeon General Jerome Adams made the announcement, with Azar calling marijuana “a dangerous drug.” Officials said … Read more
There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Gay Gene,’ a New Study Argues
In 1993, researchers discovered a stretch of DNA on the X chromosome they believed to be linked to male homosexuality. In the years since, the concept of a “gay gene” has been a source of debate within both the scientific community and the general public, inspiring ever-larger follow-up studies over the years. A new study … Read more
Hundreds of Detained Migrants Diagnosed With Mumps in 19 States
Mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September, according to the first U.S. government report on the outbreaks in the overloaded immigration system. The virus sickened 898 adult migrants and 33 detention center staffers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in its report Thursday. New cases continue as … Read more
Juul Commits $100 Million to New System to Help Retailers Block Sales to Minors
Facing increasing scrutiny for its role in the teen vaping epidemic, e-cigarette maker Juul on Thursday announced a system meant to stop all retail sales of its products to anyone underage. The company is providing more than $100 million in “incentives and financial support” to retailers who agree to implement an automated technology meant to … Read more
Home remedies to get rid of pimples fast
In this article, we look at different ways to get rid of pimples fast, including a range of home remedies, as well as how to prevent further pimples. View original article Contributor:
What to know about PCOS and diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes often co-occur. This article looks at the links between PCOS and diabetes and how to treat both conditions. View original article Contributor:
Everything you need to know about plant based diets
A plant based diet is one that focuses on healthful wholefoods and excludes or limits meat and dairy products. Learn more about the benefits and how to follow a plant based diet here. View original article Contributor:
Red wine in moderation may protect gut health
An observational study finds that people who drink red wine regularly but in moderation have healthier, more diverse gut microbiotas than those who don’t. View original article Contributor: