Brain Eating Amoeba Strikes Again
The brain eating amoeba strikes another young boy in Virginia. This parasite is found in warm, stagnant fresh waters.
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Third Largest Meat Recall Targets Ground Turkey
The third largest recall of meat in the United States as a result of an outbreak of one of the deadliest strains of Salmonella. Here is the list of products that are in the recall (a number of brand names). This salmonella is resistant to the most common antibiotics used to treat it and nearly 40% of those affected are hospitalized. Consider making your own ground turkey.
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Eyeglass, Cell Phones, Anorexia, Strokes: MD News
FDA recommends people get sunglasses with 100% UVA/UVB protection – so I have to buy more sunglasses. Latest study about cellphones and kids: no link to brain cancer. Disturbing increase in pregnancy and stroke- again related to obesity.
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Legionnaire’s Disease Found in Las Vegas Resort
The Playboy Mansion reported Legionnaires disease, now the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, and often found in hospitals- this pneumonia can be deadly
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Chicken Skin – It Is Amazing
Rotisserie Chicken may be the best method to prepare chicken – Ever.
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What Causes Hunger
In summary: avoid artificial sweeteners, especially in liquid form. Do not skip meals, but do not over eat. Snacking with high glycemic items increases appetite.
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Hunger and Appetite
People who tend to eat fast don’t give a chance for those appetite hormones to dampen down, and tend to over eat. The appetite hormones take 15 to 20 minutes to diminish after the start of feeding – thus people who eat a lot quickly tend to over eat.
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Science is Not Religion: Let’s Stay Out of the Dark Ages
A scientific view of the anti vaccination crowd, presented by a physician.
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Rare Deadly Fungus Complicates Tornado Survivors
A common soil fungus causes a devastating infection following natural disasters.
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