It’s been a month since Hurricane Irma devastated many areas, including parts of Florida. The strong wind and rain tore through the areas, destroying homes, businesses, and lives. Since there
Month: October 2017
Unnecessary Dental Antibiotics Causing an Increase In C. Diff Infections
At IDWeek 2017 medical professionals shared an important warning: too many dentists are overprescribing antibiotics, to disastrous effect. When antibiotics are prescribed too freely, they can lead to the spread
Avocado Light Diet Hitting the International Food Market
The HCG diet was created in the 1950s by Dr. ATW Simeons. Though it’s been disputed in health circles, there are plenty of people still trying the HCG diet. Over
Vacations Just Aren’t What They Used To Be
Vacations used to be filled with long drives, building sand castles, and complete relaxation. That might still be the case for some people, but an increasingly high amount of people
After the Fire: Preventing Further HVAC Damage
“This is truly one of the greatest, if not the greatest tragedy that California has ever faced,” said Gov. Jerry Brown. “The devastation is just unbelievable, [it] is a horror
Brazil Research Group Testing Topical Treatment Strategy for Skin Cancer
In Brazil, researchers are testing a technique on mice that could possibly treat skin cancer. The technique involves applying a low-intensity unidirectional current that allows chemical substances to penetrate the
Another Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Confirmed In Texas
A fifth case of Legionnaires’ disease has been found in Texas. Legionnaires’ disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any type of Legionella bacteria. This deadly disease can