Health Care

BRAIN IMPLANTS

Submitted by ub on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 09:15
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In Europe, a Dutch man who was paralyzed following an accident can climb stairs with crutches after receiving brain implants. 

NY Last Place
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ub Tue, 01/17/2023 - 14:58

Wherever we decide to live has a big impact on how long we actually stay live, according to an analysis of major U.S. metro areas. 

While people born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, can expect to live around 83 years on average, natives of Jackson, Mississippi, have lives that are 8.6 years shorter, according to a MoneyGeek report.

NYC Nurses Strike
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ub Mon, 01/09/2023 - 20:33

Thousands of New York City nurses go on strike at area Hospitals at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center.

More than 7,000 nurses are seeking higher wages and improved working conditions.

More than 7,000 nurses go on strike in New York City https://www.reuters.com/world/us/more-than-7000-nurses-go-strike-new-yo…

Breast Cancer Treatment
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ub Mon, 12/05/2022 - 10:03

Doctors fear that some women who are delaying pregnancy may be one of the biggest factors for increased breast cancer diagnoses.

Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple or breast.

NECESSITY

Submitted by ub on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 12:03
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Necessity is the mother of invention is a Plato proverb. It means that the primary driving force for new inventions is a real need.

After #SCOTUS ruling, 112 million residents reportedly face several hours worth of travel to their nearest abortion clinic.

Roe vs Wade
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ub Sun, 06/26/2022 - 15:13

The #DobbsvJackson  Mississippi SCOTUS ruling needn’t worry anyone except women capable of serving as human breeders?

CUPS FOR US
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ub Sat, 06/11/2022 - 11:51

Have you noticed athletes competing on TV with their decoration of cupping therapy skin marks all over their toned bodies?

These marks are making it much easier for the sports broadcaster to recognize the right swimmer in their lane. Funny enough, we thought those circles were another invention, to make swimmers swim faster.

Not so, cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine, increasingly popular amongst athletes. It helps to ease pain, muscle inflammation, blood issues, and relaxation.

Seniors Love Pets

Submitted by ub on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 15:16
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Senior citizens always mysteriously come to life immediately whenever puppies are brought into their home environment.

Are you wondering how you are going to care for your pet as you age in place? Should you adopt a pet as you age in place?

Broken Heart Tragedy
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ub Fri, 05/27/2022 - 11:35

What is broken heart syndrome? The condition is scientifically known as Takutsubo cardiomyopathy and it can become deadly.

Takutsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a temporary heart condition that can be brought on by extreme emotional or physical stress.

COVID KEEPS KILLING US

Submitted by ub on Thu, 05/05/2022 - 15:28
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Governments all over the world have systematically and massively under-reported the number of COVID deaths over the years.

The  global pandemic has reportedly caused an estimated 15 million deaths and counting. This is a 12 alarm 🔥 fire, folks.