Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – Some of the world’s leading vaccine makers are developing bird flu shots to prepare for possible outbreaks of the sickness in humans. Bird flu, or avian flu, is officially known as H5N1. The virus usually spreads among different kinds of poultry. Human infections remain very rare. But most human cases have been linked to direct contact with infected … [Read more...] about Vaccine Makers Prepare Bird Flu Shots ‘Just in Case’

– Manuscript – The company WeightWatchers recently announced it would buy a health company whose providers prescribe drugs for weight loss. However, some experts worry about the use of drugs for weight loss. They argue the treatment does not include enough monitoring for side effects among patients. WeightWatchers is a company that sells products and services to help … [Read more...] about WeightWatchers Aims to Start Marketing Diet Drugs

– Manuscript – Have you ever seen a tree covered in parts with green growth and wondered what it was? Were you concerned that the spreading green life might hurt the tree? Well, no need to worry. Those growths could be lichens, moss or algae, and none of them threaten the tree’s health. They are not parasites. Lichens Lichens are symbiotic organisms of fungi, … [Read more...] about Strange Green Growths on Your Tree? Fear Not!

– Manuscript – When Rylae-Ann Poulin was 1 year old, she did not crawl or make noises like other kids her age. A rare genetic disease prevented her from even lifting her head. Her parents took turns holding her all night to ease her breathing and help her sleep peacefully. But months later, doctors in Taiwan treated the young patient’s brain directly, attacking the … [Read more...] about Gene Therapy Delivers Treatment Directly to Brain

– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a total ban on what it calls industrially produced trans fatty acids worldwide in 2023. The health organization said the artificially produced form of fat is responsible for half a million early deaths each year. Products containing trans fat are commonly found in baked goods and cooking oils. In 2020, … [Read more...] about WHO Calls for Removal of Trans Fat in 2023