Since our last report: The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo admitted this week that the country’s tenth …
Adenovirus Outbreak: 10th Child Dies In New Jersey
An adenovirus outbreak in a New Jersey rehabilitation center has now claimed its 10th life, another child. So far, at …
New study links Alzheimer’s and cold sore virus. Cure maybe imminent
A new commentary by scientists at the Universities of Manchester and Edinburgh on a study by Taiwanese epidemiologists supports the …
Red light looks into your body in truly revolutionary technology
In a series of mind-bending demos, inventor Mary Lou Jepsen shows how we can use red light to see and …
SAGE: A Test to Detect Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Catch memory problems early, take the SAGE test. The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical …
Haemaphysalis longicornis – The new tick on the block.
UPDATE: The long-horned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis or Asian tick is capable of reproducing at remarkable speed and gorging on so much …
Thought you were safe from Lyme ‘cos you’re not in the North East? Think again
If you thought you were safe from Lyme disease because you don’t live in New England, where the tick-borne illness …
Robert Ringer — The One Fear That Can Kill You
The phony fear-mongering that has gripped the country since the election of the evil Donald Trump is a reminder to …
Venomous caterpillar sends woman to ER in terrible state
Crystal Spindel Gaston was reaching into the rear door of her Prius outside her house when she felt an excruciating …
DIY Neuroscience: How Sound Can Hack Your Memory While You Sleep
All you might need to improve your memory is a pair of headphones and a comfortable sofa.
Therapy dogs can help reduce student stress, anxiety and improve school attendance
Therapy dogs can decrease anxiety and stress in students, while getting them more excited about classroom activities. Howard County Library …
FOX News Eric Bolling shares tragic personal story of the opioid crisis
During the recent Opioid Summit at the White House, journalist Eric Bolling shared the story of his son who died …
Real cancer news that’s not a scam. IP6 and inositol
Inositol hexaphosphate, is a vitamin-like substance sometimes called vitamin B-8 or simply IP6. It’s a chemical found in a number …
Taking care of yourself. Rest and Quiet Contemplation: We Need More
At meetings, conferences, receptions, and even during casual conversations I’m inevitably asked if I saw so-and-so on the stir-the-pot talk …
High blood pressure is redefined as 130, not 140: US guidelines
High blood pressure has been redefined by the American Heart Association, which said the disease should be treated sooner, …
Black Death on the move. 10th country infected.
The Daily Mail is reporting another country has been hit by the Black Death outbreak in Madagascar. Neighboring countries are …
Madagascar plague spreading because relatives are digging up corpses and dancing with them
The Madagascar plague (Black Death) we have been reporting here and here is spreading because relatives are digging up their …
Why Good Hygiene and Sanitation Keeps You Safer After an Emergency
The “Grand Funk” we’re going to be speaking about today is not that of the Grand Funk Railroad, the Band. …
Could you spot diabetes? The 4Ts can mean the difference between life and death
Here are the questions you need to answer to identify whether a young person has Diabetes Type 1. It’s imperative …
Back to School Tips for Avoiding the Wart Virus
Children are at an increased risk of getting warts as they go back to class. Elorac, Inc. is partnering with The National Verruca …
Cheap Fixes: How to not go blind watching a Total Solar Eclipse
Don’t go blind looking at the sun during the eclipse. I remember as a kid my dad smoked glass with …
Breakthrough Study Confirms Ways to Prevent Dementia
These Preventive Measures Might Help Delay Dementia Or Cognitive Decline By Judith Graham In a landmark report, scientists have endorsed …
What is this thing?
Its sting is comparable to that of a jellyfish. The venomous puss caterpillar usually stays high in the trees. But …
The Kissing Bug – A deadly assassin
Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by …
Naled spray to kill mosquitos linked to defects in Chinese babies
There are two main weapons in the war on mosquitos and the diseases they can carry such as malaria, dengue, …
Nail Polish – Is it messing with your hormones? Or worse?
Lots of women enjoy a relaxing mani-pedi at the spa, or just brushing on some nail polish for special occasions. …
The Killer Powassan virus – and how to get ticks carrying it – off you fast
We all hate ticks. And getting them off can often cause pain and infection at the bite site. Squeezing with …
Tips to get the most out of your HSA dollars
(BPT) – Millions of Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans rely on health savings accounts to help them manage the …
There’s a new drug on the streets and it can kill you if you stand close to it.
From the U.S. First Responders Association comes this warning: Dear Medics, Police, and Firefighters. Please share this with your colleagues. …
Regular exercise may improve odds of surviving a heart attack
By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may not prevent all heart …