An artificial retina that is currently be developed by a professor at MIT, may be able to give sight to the blind.This awesome discovery gives hope to many people who are blind and or suffering with eye diseases that can lead to blindness. I believe that medical research and discoveries lead to great hope such as this discovery did. Although many people take their health for granted there is a world full of people who suffer from disabilities and sicknesses. With doctors and scientist working hard they make new discoveries while new opportunities rise for others. To think that if you were in their shoes you could do something amazing for another. Medical advances are found frequently and could be used to help not only serious cases but our everyday lives. So stay updated and healthy while you try to give a hand to others.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Ear infections Connected to the Enviroment
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At some point in our lives we have all experienced an ear ache. If you haven't then you might want to take precautions due to this recent discovery. Recent studies suggest that pollutants in the air can cause ear infections more frequently in children. This can push for more supporters for the global crisis especially when its affecting our health. So in order to defend from infections like this it is important that you take necessary precautions. My mother had used simple home remedies to cure my ear ache but remedies aren't the only thing you should relay on. Using ear protection when swimming, during cold seasons, and keeping them warm in the winter. The given links also provide healthy tips for ears.
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At some point in our lives we have all experienced an ear ache. If you haven't then you might want to take precautions due to this recent discovery. Recent studies suggest that pollutants in the air can cause ear infections more frequently in children. This can push for more supporters for the global crisis especially when its affecting our health. So in order to defend from infections like this it is important that you take necessary precautions. My mother had used simple home remedies to cure my ear ache but remedies aren't the only thing you should relay on. Using ear protection when swimming, during cold seasons, and keeping them warm in the winter. The given links also provide healthy tips for ears.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
MALARIA
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For those of you that don't know malaria is a deadly parasitic disease that travels though mosquitoes and also gives them a long life.Although the summer is over, for you late vacationers hot forgien areas might not be the best of places due to mosquitoes. I do not like mosquitoes at all due to the fact that I am allergic to those pest. Recent studies suggest that even if you were a survivors of the disease there is no sure way rid your body of all of it. This explains why many who have had the disease can experience symptoms later in their lives. This disease shouldn't restrain you because as long as you carry the proper protection. I personally choose the OFF fan instead of sprays due to the fact they can be irritating. Also nets can be helpful when sleeping near areas with lots of mosquitoes.
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For those of you that don't know malaria is a deadly parasitic disease that travels though mosquitoes and also gives them a long life.Although the summer is over, for you late vacationers hot forgien areas might not be the best of places due to mosquitoes. I do not like mosquitoes at all due to the fact that I am allergic to those pest. Recent studies suggest that even if you were a survivors of the disease there is no sure way rid your body of all of it. This explains why many who have had the disease can experience symptoms later in their lives. This disease shouldn't restrain you because as long as you carry the proper protection. I personally choose the OFF fan instead of sprays due to the fact they can be irritating. Also nets can be helpful when sleeping near areas with lots of mosquitoes.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
SLEEP!!!!!
Sleep is a very important factor when it comes to functioning well especially for adolescents and children in school. Research states that children today are not receiving nearly as much sleep as they should. Teens tend to not sleep as much as they should because they enjoy staying up til early morning with friends. Children usually don't get enough sleep due to their parents not enforcing bed time. Infants need about 18-20 hours of sleep and as they progress to childhood 11-14 hours would keep them healthy. Teens on the other hand need 9-10 hours of sleep especially when they are in sports and other activities (this also goes for adults). In Minnesota two high-school districts decided to start later for the sake of their students. Studies show that the students raised their grades by one letter due to this change. This is awesome because I love sleep and wish that our districts could do this as well. So until next week get some shut eye!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
DANGEROUS SHOWER HEADS!!!!!
http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20090914/bacteria-may-lurk-on-your-showerhead
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/14/showerhead-pathogens.html
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20090915/swine-flu-vaccines-get-fda-nod
Recently there have been studies that show there can be many microorganisms including dangerous pathogens that are living on our shower heads. This is rather disturbing because when we take showers we are suppose to be riding ourselves from dirt and germs not gaining them. The mycobacteria that live on our shower heads are no joke. these mycobacteria can cause serious health problems that can leave a person on medication for the rest of their lives (since they are similar to tuberculosis).One of the reasons these mycobacteria live in our shower heads is because its the best environment for them. These mycobacteria thrive on warm, damp, and dark places such as your shower head. The only solutions suggested would be to buy cheap shower heads and replace them every few months (preferably metal shower heads). Also trying to clean the shower heads can make things worse and increase the number of the mycobacteria. so until next time a clean washroom can be complicated.
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/14/showerhead-pathogens.html
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20090915/swine-flu-vaccines-get-fda-nod
Recently there have been studies that show there can be many microorganisms including dangerous pathogens that are living on our shower heads. This is rather disturbing because when we take showers we are suppose to be riding ourselves from dirt and germs not gaining them. The mycobacteria that live on our shower heads are no joke. these mycobacteria can cause serious health problems that can leave a person on medication for the rest of their lives (since they are similar to tuberculosis).One of the reasons these mycobacteria live in our shower heads is because its the best environment for them. These mycobacteria thrive on warm, damp, and dark places such as your shower head. The only solutions suggested would be to buy cheap shower heads and replace them every few months (preferably metal shower heads). Also trying to clean the shower heads can make things worse and increase the number of the mycobacteria. so until next time a clean washroom can be complicated.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
SWINE FLU AGAIN!!!!
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/09/04/swine-flu-children.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/swine-flu-outbreak/
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20090908/virus-linked-to-prostate-cancer
Recent studies state that H1N1 virus other known as the swine flu is more common in children and young adults due to the school environment. During the school year it is easy for viruses and many different forms of bacteria to be passed from student to student. More recent research has stated that swine flu can be more vital to children 4 and under along with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions. One main concern that I have is the amount of deaths that the swine flu causes not only to our youth but to our elderly as well. The swine flu epidemic is a serious matter but can be easily prevented through simple clean habits. Also keeping a closer eye on our youth and elderly when symptoms seem to occur would be a good way of jumping on the ball before it gets away.
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/swine-flu-outbreak/
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20090908/virus-linked-to-prostate-cancer
Recent studies state that H1N1 virus other known as the swine flu is more common in children and young adults due to the school environment. During the school year it is easy for viruses and many different forms of bacteria to be passed from student to student. More recent research has stated that swine flu can be more vital to children 4 and under along with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions. One main concern that I have is the amount of deaths that the swine flu causes not only to our youth but to our elderly as well. The swine flu epidemic is a serious matter but can be easily prevented through simple clean habits. Also keeping a closer eye on our youth and elderly when symptoms seem to occur would be a good way of jumping on the ball before it gets away.
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