As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in certain demographics have evolved into things that are just not OK to say, even as a joke. But that doesn’t seem to apply as much to fat-shaming. Many … Read more
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge declared a mistrial Friday in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. The ruling came about two hours after jurors sent a note saying they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations. Superior Court Judge Vivian Medinilla … Read more
Cayley Benjamin and her husband sought fertility treatment after many months of trying to have another child — one of the many Canadians who turn to medical help, but increasingly struggle with the costs. “We were able to conceive and I had a miscarriage just over two years ago,” she said, speaking to Global News … Read more
It’s a habit that many people are probably guilty of in the modern age – taking our phones into the bathroom. While this may seem completely harmless, an expert has warned that it could be leaving you vulnerable to a painful and gruesome condition. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, gastroenterologist Doctor Joseph Salhab, advised … Read more
Getting a diagnosis of Pompe disease can be tricky. That’s partly because the disorder is so rare. It affects only about 1 in every 40,000 people in the United States. “It’s really not on most pediatricians’ radar,” says Gerard Vockley, MD, PhD, chief of genetic and genomic medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. DID … Read more
PIURA, Peru — Residents of Pedregal Grande, a poor neighborhood in the Peruvian city of Piura, receive water for only 30 minutes a day because of shortages, forcing them to collect it in plastic tanks that have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Scorching temperatures and a lack of air conditioning force people out of their … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s tradition of piling garbage bags on the sidewalk for pickup is going the way of the dinosaur. As of Friday, all 200,000 businesses in the Big Apple are required to put out their bags of trash in garbage bins, as communities across the country and world have long … Read more
Many of us are taught some simple- and easy ways to stay hygienic as children. These are important habits that should stay with us into adulthood. And during the Covid pandemic, these became even more important to avoid the risk of becoming ill. Washing your hands after you use the toilet and before you eat … Read more
Doctors and scientists have made big breakthroughs in treating multiple myeloma. They’ve helped people with the disease to keep it in check and live longer, healthier lives. Despite this, the condition still affects some groups unequally. These populations face differences in care. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer. It happens when white blood … Read more
Celery isn’t just a pretty, green vegetable perfectly formed to hold cheese or peanut butter. Instead, it’s a nutrient-packed piece of produce that you may want to ensure is part of your weekly dietary plan. Forbes Health1 touches on three of the benefits of celery juice, but there are even more, especially when you include … Read more
