That’s how Dr. Olivier Joannes-Boyau, head of the intensive care unit at University Hospital in the southwestern city of Bordeaux, describes the resurgence of Covid-19 in France. After young French people took advantage of the lifting of lockdown and summer months to socialize freely, Covid-19 hospitalizations have risen in large cities like Paris, Bordeaux and… Read More »
As the star of the hit ABC series Shark Tank, Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in the 21st century. When he’s not running his own businesses, he’s all about learning techniques in order to become—and stay—rich. The Dallas Mavericks owner recently sat down with… Read More »
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More »
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can potentially lead to death if not promptly treated. Allergic reactions typically begin suddenly after exposure to an allergen, which may be a food, medication, insect sting, or another trigger. Anaphylaxis can occur in anyone at any time; it can sometimes be triggered by allergens that a person… Read More »
Marissa LaliberteOct 23 They’re changing the entire healthcare landscape. Stella Photography/Shutterstock A recent report put 25 U.S. burger chains to the test over their policies for antibiotics use in their beef, and the results were grim. Only two scored A’s for their policies, while a whopping 22 got F’s. The 88 percent that failed—including McDonald’s,… Read More »
An anal fistula is a small channel that may develop between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus. Most often, an anal fistula is painful. Additionally, when the patient is passing stools, an anal fistula can also lead to bleeding and discharge. The only known cure for an anal fistula is… Read More »
Are you one of those who know the viagra, perhaps only in name, but are not aware that there exist a much more powerful molecule and best for treating erectile dysfunction? Perhaps you know this drug but hesitate to make the step, fear of addiction, side effects, the real or supposed effects … the list… Read More »
Pac-Kit first aid/burn cream packet. Contains 12 first aid/burn cream packets (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13 percent and Liocaine HCL 0.9 percent) to help prevent infection in and provide temporary relief from the pain of minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Convenient firstaid/burn cream packets Perfect for standalone first aid or as a refill for a kit It… Read More »