The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first case of Chikungunya; a debilitating tropical disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Until last Thursday, the disease had only about 25 to 28 cases that were brought back to the United States from foreign travels. This is the first case where the disease has been thought to be transferred from a mosquito within the … [Read more...]
Brain-eating Amoeba Kills 9-year-old Girl
Earlier last week, 9-year-old Hally Yust was infected with a brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri. This fresh, still water amoeba is a rare form of infection with only 34 reported infections in the past nine years.The parasite enters through the nose and will eventually work its way through the nervous system and brain and has devastating effects. Symptoms emerge … [Read more...]
Study Says that Lack of Exercise Makes Us Fat
Who knew, right? What an interesting concept: that a lack of exercise in the U.S. has led to higher rates of obesity. A recent study published by the American Journal of Medicine states that the average caloric intake of Americans have remained the same over the past 20 years while the average body mass index (BMI) has increased.Physical activity among both men and women has … [Read more...]
NY Legalizes Medical Marijuana
New York State has become the twenty third state to legalize the use of medical marijuana last Monday. Like the states before it, there was a difficult time in determining the specific rules and boundaries defining the legal usage along with what are considered illegal.Recent polls questioning the support of the state for legalizing medical marijuana have found an exceeding … [Read more...]
Stay Out of the Heat – for Pet’s Sake!
Summer is the perfect time for us to get in shape! Many people will take their workout outside around their homes or at the park. Man’s best friend usually ends up working out with them. They will always run alongside and stay at pace until you stop your run.But maybe this weather is not the best time to take your dog out for exercising. The heat and humidity in the air at this … [Read more...]
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