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2020 candidate Kamala Harris releases new details of her health care plan
Former Vice President Joe Biden's healthcare plan, released on Monday, does not go as far as Medicare for All . The plan represents a pivot for Harris, who has previously said she supported Sen. Sanders has said as recently as this month that the sweeping overhaul of the USA health system he envisions could cost up to $40 trillion over a decade, and he has said that one option for paying for ... [Full Article...]
Prevention is better than cure - get tested for hepatitis
Lions Club of Ongole Citizens president Sk. However, over 80 per cent of the people living with the disease are not aware they have the disease and are thereby unable to treat/manage it. The good part is that the disease can be treated if diagnosed with. Usually people from poor economic background, with insufficient health facilities, getting unscreened blood transfusions, using intravenous d... [Full Article...]
Beyoncé shares plant-based diet secret after becoming mum to twins
On Wednesday, the mother of three shared a behind-the-scenes video that briefly follows her preperformance weight-loss journey. "I was a lady that felt like my body was not mine". The diet includes eating food only made from plants. In a new video posted to her YouTube account on Wednesday, July 24, the "Halo" singer revealed she was struggling to lose baby weight after giving birth to twins S... [Full Article...]
In Congo from Ebola died more than 1.5 thousand people
The African Union (AU) on Friday revealed that it will convene a fundraising forum of African private sector and donors to support the ongoing response against the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meanwhile, the United Nations said on Friday that DRC's new Ebola response coordinator is considering the use of a second vaccine after the health minister resigned over th... [Full Article...]
Brain-eating amoeba kills Guilford County man; how to keep yourself safe
Fortunately tragedies such as the one which claimed Mr Gray's life are extremely rare: naegleria fowleri has infected total of 145 people in the United States since 1962 - although just four of them survived. If swallowed, the organism is harmless - but if it enters via the nose, it travels to the brain and causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis , which is nearly invariably fatal. [Full Article...]
Brain-Eating Bacteria Kills Man After Swimming In North Carolina
A man has died after being attacked by a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming . State Epidemiologist Zack Moore reminded the public to be aware that the organism is present in warm freshwater lakes, rivers and hot springs across North Carolina , and urged everyone to be mindful when they swim or enjoy water sports. [Full Article...]
Swimmer dies after being attacked by rare brain-eating amoeba
State Epidemiologist Zack Moore reminded the public to be aware that the organism is present in warm freshwater lakes, rivers and hot springs across North Carolina , and urged everyone to be mindful when they swim or enjoy water sports. Victims then can develop primary amebic meningoencephalitis , as Gray did. Avoid water-related activities in warm freshwater during periods of high water tempe... [Full Article...]
Woman Nearly Lost Leg Due to Deadly Bacterial Infection from Hot Tub
Her symptoms worsened, causing Bryant to end up in the hospital. The ache in her leg shortly turned unbearable, and soon Bryant was struggling to walk. "Are we talking about amputation?" she said. Docs suspected she got the infection from hot-tubbing her vacation away. "I used to think they were nice and relaxing". [Full Article...]