Polio (referred to medically as poliomyelitis) is a serious disease caused by infection with any of the 3 strains of poliovirus. The virus is live for 6 weeks. It is spread via water, food or hands contaminated with the faeces (poo) or throat secretions of someone who is infected with the virus. The infected person may or may… Read More »
As Father’s Day approaches, ads from the consumer DNA testing companies ramp up. But they don’t warn that in a few weeks, a new wave of unsuspecting people are going to discover half-siblings – perhaps many – and then deduce or discover that they were conceived using donor sperm. This year, Ancestry.com had the courtesy to contact those of us… Read More »
The banana plant, Musa paradisiaca, is the world’s largest herbaceous perennial plant and belongs to the family Musaceae. It is grown for it’s fleshy, curved banana fruit. The plant is tall, tropical and tree-like with a sturdy main pseudostem (not a true stem as it is made of rolled leaf bases) with the leaves arranged spirally at the top.… Read More »
Many causes of red dots on the skin are harmless and resolve on their own. Others may require at-home or over-the-counter (OTC) treatment. In this article, we discuss some of the possible causes of red dots on the skin, their treatment options, and when to contact a doctor. MEDICAL NEWS TODAY NEWSLETTERStay informed on skin remedies with our… Read More »
‘Health is Wealth’ is a famous saying that refers to the importance of health to us and reveals that health is wealth. If we are not healthy (do not feel in the state of physical, mental and social well being), wealth means nothing to us. So, our health is a real wealth; we should always try to be… Read More »
There are prescription drugs that have been shown to help people quit tobacco. Some can be used along with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). You often need to start taking them in the weeks before your Quit Day (the day you plan to quit). People who are significantly dependent on nicotine should consider nicotine replacement and/or drug therapy to help… Read More »
2. If you put something down temporarily, say it out loud. (“I’ve put my phone on the dresser.”) “This engages many more areas of the brain (particularly the language centers) which creates a richer memory and makes it less likely you’ll forget where you put it.” —makestypos “I’ll also say it out loud when I turn off stove burners,… Read More »
Sneaky and silent – two adjectives health care providers use when talking about type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 30 million people have type 2 diabetes and seven million are currently undiagnosed. Diabetes can sneak up on you. Type 2 diabetes develops over time. Laurie Sandberg, B.S.N., RN, CDE, of Meritus Endocrinology Specialists, says, “Blood sugars increase… Read More »
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Abbas : Al-Fadl (his brother) was riding behind Allah’s Apostle and a woman from the tribe of Khath’am came and Al-Fadl started looking at her and she started looking at him. The Prophet turned Al-Fadl’s face to the other side. The woman said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The obligation of Hajj enjoined by Allah on His… Read More »
1970, the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, peace, love, rock ‘n’ roll. And a 21-year-old Michael Brody, heir to a fortune made by oleomargarine, pledges to give his $25 million inheritance away. (SOUNDBITE OF DOCUMENTARY, “DEAR MR. BRODY”) MICHAEL BRODY: Well, I personally think that maybe I’ll be setting a new trend. Like, I think if people… Read More »