Ebola spread is not easy – and while many are concerned about this deadly infectious disease, there are more concerning bugs out there. A few viruses and bacteria you should worry about more – if you want to worry.
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The Ebola epidemic will become much worse before it is contained. The first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States will not be the last, nor will our current efforts lead to a fast reduction.
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Infection with mites causing severe “bites” is now common in Phoenix. These are not immediate bites- but caused by the larvae of the chiggers from using your skin as a nursery to feed. People develop an allergic reaction to his- so some are more bothered by these creatures than others.
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Ebola Update showing latest count, treatment updates, as well as predictions for Ebola entering the US. The House Committee on Appropriations approved of President Obama’s plan to use war funds to pay for the US response to Ebola.
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The FDA approves a new pill for weight loss. Still minimally effective, Dr. Terry Simpson advises that this weight loss drug is not worth the minimal results that come at high risk. Healthy lifestyles trump miracle pills every time.
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Joan Rivers died after suffering a condition that was a rare, and an unexpected event. Dr. Terry Simpson shares information on the odds of recovery in these situations, and the limitations of modern medicine in such cases.
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Food insecurity breeds obesity by allowing the view that having some extra weight is healthy. The most basic of all insecurities is overcome with obesity. Leading to an endless cycle of obesity this can be combated not by surgery, but by availability of fresh foods, and teaching people how to cook.
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The new threat to Ebola entering the United States is from the native meats being smuggled into the United States.
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Dr. Brantly is being discharged from the hospital today. Dr. Brantly received an experimental drug and began to improve- and then he was brought to the US, first stop : Atlanta.
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