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Is parasitic illness causing diarrhea in Kansas & Missouri? What data says
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (451+ words) Cyclosporiasis, the gastrointestinal illness that is circulating around the country, has found its way to the Kansas City area. Recent health data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services show…...
Scientists find that Japanese frog gut bacteria destroys cancer tumors in a single treatment
35+ min ago (1607+ words) New hope against cancer comes from the intestines of tree frogs. A new remarkable finding could help the fight against cancer. Researchers in Japan have found specialized bacteria that not only wiped out cancerous tumors in mice, but did so…...
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (377+ words) Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the region’s largest medical center, went on strike Wednesday and are the latest group to walk off the job at the epicenter over payment issues. Health professionals and other front-line workers barricaded the entrance…...
One state is making it easier for grandma and grandpa to drink in their assisted living home
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (351+ words) Minnesota just passed a law that will make it easier for grandma and grandpa to imbibe and relax at their nursing homes and assisted living communities. Governor Tim Walz signed the "Grandparents' Happy Hour" measure into law on Tuesday, according…...
New autism center under construction | 28/22 News - AOL
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (171+ words) New autism center under construction | 28/22 News AOL.com SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New additions are coming to one local school district in the form of more autism-support classrooms. It's all in an effort to meet students where their needs…...
Cork dad may move to Latvia to get life-saving drug for surviving son
58+ min ago (680+ words) Craig Coady speaking on the Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast. His son Rory died with Friedrich's ataxia, and Craig fears for the health of his other son, Paudie, who has the same condition. Picture Chani Anderson A Cork father has said he…...
PVAMU Research Aims To Protect Livestock From Heat Stress
7+ min ago (261+ words) PRAIRIE VIEW – As temperatures continue to rise, researchers at Prairie View A&M University are working to better understand how extreme heat affects livestock and what can be done to help animals stay healthy. Dr. Zaira Estrada-Reyes, research associate professor…...
Heat wave worsens conditions for residents near burned Boyle Heights warehouse
26+ min ago (24+ words) CBS News Heat wave worsens conditions for residents near burned Boyle Heights warehouse...
Essilor Unveils Varilux Shift AI-Designed Progressive Lenses
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (163+ words) EssilorLuxottica‘s Essilor brand has introduced Varilux Shift, a progressive lens designed with artificial intelligence (AI) to address near vision needs for presbyopic patients. Varilux Shift was designed by analyzing millions of wearer data points to identify behavioral differences in…...
At-home body piercing kits leading to deformities, expert says
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (1215+ words) At home piercing kits can be purchased online for as little as £1.50 on a variety of online websites "Her ear is completely shattered, it's tilting forward and there's nothing that can be done about it." Lucy Quinn from Barry said…...