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The Down Syndrome Debate – Is Terminating Pregnancies Acceptable?

There are screening tests available for seeing if the pregnancy is going to be alright or not, and these tests have raised across Europe and the US. With the rise in using prenatal screening tests, the number of babies born…

August 17, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Lack Of Sleep Increases The Risk Of Diabetes In Children

Recent UK studies have shown that children who do not sleep too much during the night or the day are more likely to have diabetes. The explanation offered by the specialists is very logic: an hour of sleep equals less…

August 17, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Treating Cancer With Both Traditional And Alternative Medicine Is Not A Good Idea

The disease of the century, cancer, continues to make a fuss no only when it comes to its symptoms, but also when we’re talking about possible treatments. It is very normal for people who suffer from cancer to look for…

August 17, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

The SDSU Aztecs Had To Postpone Their Practice Because Of A Chickenpox Outbreak

San Diego State UniversityAztecs had to cancel their football practice on 14 August due to an outbreak of chickenpox. Some of the football players were found to have chicken pox so the school had to cancel the practice. Meanwhile, the…

August 16, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

A Genetic Disorder Killed An Athlete After Following High Protein Diet

At the age of only 25 years old, Meegan Hefford, an Australian bodybuilder was recently found unconscious in her house from Mandurah, Australia. Neither of her relatives and close friends knew what happened to her at that time because she…

August 16, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

The Main Factors That Cause Knee Osteoarthritis

One of the most problematic illnesses that began to drastically rise in the last few decades is the knee osteoarthritis. This condition is very painful and demanding. And no wonder, since the bones begin to rub against each other causing…

August 16, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Elk Grove Was invaded by West Nile Virus

Recent news about some mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus alerted the population from the Elk Grove. People are frightened because the virus is very dangerous. The worst part is that there are no remedies or any way of…

August 16, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Oakland County Lakes Are No Longer Safe Because Of Dangerous Algae Blooms

Algae blooms are usually found in the warmest period during summers but the hot weather accelerated their growth and due to no strong winds to mix them with the lake water, the level of algae has become harmful. When they…

August 15, 2017 ·by Anna McKay· 0

The Cases Of Cholera Have Reached A Record Number In Yemen

2017 has not been a good year for the Yemeni. More than half a million have been infected with cholera, a deadly water-borne disease. The World Health Organization describes the delicate situation The total numbers of suspected cases exceeds 500,000…

August 15, 2017 ·by Anna McKay· 0

This FDA-Approved Treatment For Obesity Already Killed Five People

After a month from the procedure of inserting an inflatable silicone balloon in the patients’ stomachs, there have been five reports of deaths. The FDA is investigating the reason behind the sudden deaths to see whether the cause was the…

August 14, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0