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When 81-year-old Marty Ingham Everett was 16 years old, her little black purse decided to play a number on her. It fell out of her handbag and landed behind the cabinet in the science room at Jeffersonville High in Indiana. This happened in 1954 and she never saw it again, until now. Erin Bojorquez, who […]
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A new medical report details the case of a woman who started showing strange “altered behavior” and was diagnosed with dementia for five years. However, her symptoms were actually reversible. The unnamed woman, discussed in BMJ Case Reports, started exhibiting a gradual change in behavior, which was noticed by her family. As well as no longer cooking, keeping […]
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Sometimes, the love between siblings stems from the supernatural and never runs dry. They may fight, they may argue, they may bicker, they may not talk to each other for years, but in the end, they are willing to lay down their lives for each other. Even from infancy, when everyone believes they know what […]
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This article was originally published in June 2017 and has since been updated. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is constantly being done to better understand […]
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Patricia Williams talks about her experiences having two amazing babies born with albinism. In a post published on the blog, she first talked about her second baby Redd, and how at the time she knew nothing about albinism. When her baby was handed to her, she was thrilled at his sparkly white hair and lovely […]
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Turning 2 years old is a really big deal! But for toddler Sienna Duffield, what was supposed to be a fun birthday party turned into a medical nightmare. Savina French-Bell noticed strange ulcers developing around her daughter’s mouth. The rash quickly developed into widespread itchy blisters, which burst and bled regularly. French-Bell describes the traumatic […]
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This article was originally published on July 8, 2019, and has since been updated. A new report from researchers at the Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey suggests that necrotizing fasciitis may no longer be as rare as previously assumed, no thanks to climate change and global warming [1]. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapid-spreading, […]
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The human body really is an incredible thing. With its intricate design and unexpected connections, we’re still learning about how it works today. Just when we thought we understood everything there is to know about our anatomy, a recent revelation has left many of us shocked and maybe a little squeamish. Your belly button is […]
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Renowned author and dementia advocate Wendy Mitchell, known for her candid characterizations of living with dementia, has tragically passed away. In a letter published after her death, Mitchell revealed her decision to end her own life, which has led to conversations about assisted dying and the profound impact of her advocacy work.1 Wendy Mitchell: A […]
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Have you ever wondered why some plants thrive better untended in forests than in many human-owned gardens? No one caters to the fruit trees or prunes the wild vegetable shrubs every week. No one bothers about watering them, covering them with mulch, manuring, or controlling pests. Absolutely no amount of human work goes into maintaining […]
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If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly is the most important step you can take in managing your condition. Having information that tells you what causes changes in your blood glucose levels, like eating particular foods, taking your medication, or exercising, can help you work with your […]
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Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant. Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious. It contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. It’s low in […]
