Why you shouldn’t pee in the shower
When you ask a group of people whether they pee in the shower, chances are some of them will admit that they indeed do. This is a habit most people have. For some it can ...
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Causes and treatments for thick toenails
Thickened toenails are a common but often overlooked health concern that can signal underlying issues requiring attention. They result from factors such as fungal infections, injuries, or medical conditions like diabetes and psoriasis. Dr. Abigail ...
Brazilian woman in Colorado paralyzed from deadly bacteria, common pantry item suspected
A 23-year-old woman in Colorado is fighting for her life after she allegedly ate something that is found in most American pantries. The woman, originally from Brazil, was on an exchange program in Aspen when ...
If you spot this jelly-like creature in your backyard, you had better know what it means
Having a backyard and being responsible for plants means that sometimes you need to know everything that can go wrong. Keep reading to know more about what you should know should you come across this ...
Teenager was in coma after common ailment was left untreated – “I was going to lose my daughter”
Sometimes, we tend to ignore common ailments like colds and infections, thinking we will get better once they run their course. The story of this teenage girl is similar, however, what happened next was horrifying. ...
HEALTH: A Polio case has been discovered in US after almost a decade
Polio has effectively been wiped out of the United States since 1979. However, vaccine-derived cases of polio crop up every now and then which are still a cause for concern. Health officials from New York ...
Woman issues warning after friend contracts deadly infection from biting nails
If, like me, you have a tendency to bite your nails rather than cut them, you may want to pay attention. That goes for those of you who have friends and family who do it, ...
This is the season for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Do you know the symptoms?
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common infection that occurs most commonly in late summer and autumn. Red spots form in and around the mouth and on the hands and feet of preschool-aged children, though adults can ...