A patient safety review is underway after a 48-year-old man went in for an amputation of his right leg at Grace Hospital, but came out of the procedure to find out his left leg below his knee had been removed. Jason Kennedy, a former commercial fisher, knows he may eventually lose both legs but he … Read more
While some people only shop for bargain white shoes, others drop serious money on theirs. For example, Air Jordan 1 Mid “Triple White” Shoes retailed for $110 plus tax when they were released back in 2020 (now they retail for about $160!). So it pays to protect the investment and keep those kicks clean. However, … Read more
Panniers strapped to their haunches, a team of horses waded collar-deep through North Sea waters — hauling wide nets along the Belgian coast as cawing seagulls swirled all around. In the saddle, clad head to toe in yellow oilskins, riders steered them parallel with the beach in Oostduinkerke — the last place on Earth, they … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, a healthier version of macaroni and cheese is so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it’s also good for you! Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese A few weeks ago I posted this Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese recipe that … Read more
A new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is showing promise in clinical trials. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the process of breathing in pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to treat various physical health conditions. Researchers in Israel have discovered it can also help treat mental health conditions, specifically combat-associated PTSD (CA-PTSD) in … Read more
A representational image showing people wearing costumes during a Halloween parade. — AFP/File DUBLIN: In a rather intriguing yet disturbing revelation, a Pakistan-based artificial intelligence-powered website has been found to be behind a hoax Halloween parade in Dublin that led to thousands of people gathering for an event that didn’t exist in the first place, … Read more
Test tubes are seen labelled “Bird Flu” words in this illustration taken, June 10, 2024. — Reuters Canada has detected its first case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday. This person is receiving treatment in a children’s hospital for H5 … Read more
Newswise — BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes en realidad no son alérgicos. Como resultado, a quienes tienen la etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina a menudo se les prescriben antibióticos más tóxicos, peligrosos … Read more
A combination of images shows pistachios and a vision chart through an prescription glasses. — Pexels/Unsplash Carrots are often hailed as a superfood for eye health, but not everyone enjoys eating them. Fortunately, scientists have identified a nutty alternative for sharper vision: pistachios. Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts, United States, found that consuming just … Read more
A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. — Reuters A teenager in British Columbia, Canada has become the first person in the country to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday. This person is receiving treatment in a children’s hospital for H5 avian flu, the … Read more