Some locals were convinced it was rabid. Upon appending one of the animals on Sunday, officers determined that they appeared to be "drunk on crabapples". And in 2014, a squirrel went viral after gorging itself on too many fermented crab apples, much like the raccoon in West Virginia. This isn't the first time animals have gotten drunk on fermenting fruits. [Full Article...]
The study is not the first to find a link between BMI and depression , with a 2016 study also finding that women with a BMI of 30-34.9 have double the risk of depression compared with women of normal weight, while researchers from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, USA, presented findings a year ago which suggested women with a higher BMI were also at an increased risk of postpartum depres... [Full Article...]
As objects of study , the researchers chose Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologists from the University of Pennsylvania in the US have come to the conclusion that the prolonged use of social networks can lead to depression . As part of the experiment, the researchers monitored the use of social media among 143 undergraduates at the University of Pennsylvania. For the next three weeks, ... [Full Article...]
The CDC report describes the salmonella strain as 'multidrug-resistant, ' which isn't great news for anyone who inadvertently consumes contaminated turkey. The CDC is now advising people to take extreme precautions when handling turkey, advising consumers to wash their hands frequently, lean food preparation areas thoroughly and cooking meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ... [Full Article...]
Colleaguses, family members and health workers of the tourist have been assessed, but the PHE insists there is no risk to the public. Talking of the news of the latest death, Dr Mary Ramsay of PHE has been widely quoted as saying that, "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case but, as a precautionary measure, health workers and close contacts are being assessed and offered... [Full Article...]
The researchers found that both healthy people and people who had heart problems benefited when they took omega 3 fatty acids. Looking forward, VITAL plans to conduct more studies to assess the risk and benefits of Vitamin D and Omega-3 fish oil in the prevention of other diseases including diabetes, blood pressure, memory loss, and depression. [Full Article...]
CDC also calls for doctors to continue helping protect patients from the dangers of firearms in America. Several physicians shared graphic pictures of surgery rooms where they had treated gunshot victims. "I speak out for this patient, for their parents who will never be the same, for every person who came after this one and didn't have to #thisiseveryoneslane". [Full Article...]
The typical symptoms of AFM are similar to those of a severe respiratory illness, along with a fever , but then progress into neurological symptoms. The CDC said they do not know why the condition is impacting these individuals, but many believe it is caused by viruses. [Full Article...]