Doctors Perform Rare And Historic Surgery On Cojoined Twins In Haiti
After the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010, cojoined twins Marian and Michelle Bernard got a shot at a normal life because of a surgeon who chose to return home. …
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Dogs Dying A Few Days After Walks In The Woods From This Disease In Dirt
The first warning signs began several years ago when an unidentified illness began killing dogs who had walked in New Forest National Park and the Queen’s estate in Sandringham, …
Blushwood Berries Grow In Only One Place In The World And Can Kill Cancer Cells In Minutes
An eight-year study by a medical research institute has found that a compound in blushwood berries that kills cancer cells in skin melanomas. Not only is the compound highly …
Doctors Warn Parents Of The Dangers Of Hand Sanitizers
Doctors want parents to know about the dangers that hand sanitizers pose to children after an alarming increase of young children getting drunk from the seemingly harmless liquid. Recently, …
Loyal Dog Comforts And Protects His Human With Asperger’s When She Tries To Hurt Herself
Danielle Jacobs has Aspergers (or Autism Spectrum Disorder) and periodically has meltdowns when she experiences too much stimulation. That’s where her dog, Samson, comes to her aid by alerting …
Health Benefits Of Sleeping On Your Left Side Revealed
We all have our preferred position for sleeping, but did you know that there are extra health benefits to sleeping on your left side? Dr. John Douillard reveals some …
Melanoma Survivors Explain Why Early Detection And Sun Safety Are So Important
More than 2 million Americans develop skin cancer each year. Most cases involve the disfiguring, but rarely fatal, forms of skin cancer called basal and squamous cell carcinomas. However …
New Technology Helps Nurses Pinpoint Veins In Your Arm
If you’ve ever given blood, you’ll know that even the most skilled nurses sometimes have a struggle to locate veins. Sometimes it’s because a patient is dehydrated, sometimes the …
They Hide In Tonsils And Are A Big Reason Why People Have Bad Breath
Not many of us want to talk about bad breath, which means learning helpful information that could lead to a solution isn’t widely passed on. Take tonsil stones as …
Reflexology Secrets Hidden in the Palm of Your Hand
Reflexology is an alternative medicine that involves applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones …
Four-Year-Old Boy Dies After Eating Common Household Spice
Matthew Radar’s mom, Brianna Radar, has an important message for parents after her little boy died from eating a common household spice. Matthew liked to climb and the 4-year-old …
Teal Pumpkins During Halloween Help Kids With Food Allergies Stay Safe And Have Fun
If you see teal-colored pumpkins when out with the family this Halloween, it’s not a funny new trend, it’s actually a sign that the home has non-food treats for …
Massaging This Point On The Ear Boosts Health And Relieves Stress
With our hectic lives, many of us are searching for ways to relieve daily stress and feel balanced. An increasing number of people swear by reflexology, which relies on …
9 Reasons Why You Should Not Bite Your Nails
Nail biting is a relatively common habit that affects people of all ages. In fact, it’s estimated that 30 percent of children, 45 percent of teenagers, and 25 percent …
Giant Weed Spreading Across North America Can Cause Third Degree Burns And Blindness If Touched
People are being cautioned to be on the lookout for Giant hogweed, a plant with toxic sap that can cause third degree burns and even blindness. The toxic plants …
Simple Stretching Exercises Help To Get Rid Of That Unsightly Double Chin
Stretching is always healthy, especially with our increased immobility due to technology. With more and more of us using mobile devices, doctors are seeing an increased number of younger …
This Onion Remedy Is Thought To Heal Ear Aches
Onions are well known for their immune-fighting abilities. Just like garlic, onions have long been used to ward off colds, flus and infection. They also have anti-inflammatory properties. Onions …
How To Safely Remove Ticks From Your Pet
Ticks are a major problem for both pets and humans because of the dangerous diseases they carry and transmit. Even when you take precautions (such as using tick preventative …
Foxtail Grass Can Kill Your Dogs
Every pet parent loves to see their dog run in grass. However, there are some wild grasses that dogs should stay away from. Foxtails are grasses with seed awns …
Powerful PSA Reveals The Alarming Truth About Leaving A Dog In A Hot Car
Dogs overheat quickly which means they could be at serious risk in only a short time. It only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer the effects …
Teen Crippled By Chronic Back Pain Was Ready To Give Up Living Until He Met This Man
I can only imagine how hopeless this young man felt when he hurt his back so badly that it irrevocably changed his life. So, it must have been equally …
Mom Catches Her Son’s Eye Cancer Just In Time By Taking A Photo
Julie Fitzgerald had been worried about strange spots on her 2-year-old son’s eye, but she and her husband originally brushed them off. But she couldn’t get over a nagging …
They Sent Para-Athletes Into Gyms With Hidden Cameras And Got The Best Reactions Ever
In 2016, Rio de Janeiro will host the Paralympic Games. In anticipation of the event, organizers hid cameras in some gyms around the city and sent in several para-athletes …
Doctor Demonstrates How To Use Vinegar And Alcohol To Remove Ear Wax
Having ear wax is not a bad thing. In fact it serves a very useful purpose of keeping debris, dirt and bacteria out of our sensitive inner ears. But …
Woman Demonstrates Pet CPR
I hope I never have to use this information, but by knowing these few simple tips I could save a pet’s life. Elaine Acker of Pets America demonstrates how …
Mom Warns Parents After Her Son Gets Strange Sores After Going In A Bouncy Castle
With summer in full swing, there are more than a few parties that have bouncy castles and bounce slides. But along with the fun for kids, there is a …
How To Keep Your Pet Safe From Lyme Disease
Every summer ticks emerge and multiply and with them comes an increased risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses not just for humans but also for our beloved …
Dog Dies Within An Hour After Chewing Deadly Plant At Popular Outdoor Reservoir
There are many toxic wild plants that can poison pets, but one of the most lethal took a dog’s life within one hour. A 3-year-old Border Collie was playing …
Powdered Caffeine Poses Extreme Danger To Young People
It’s cheap and easy to buy in bulk from online retailers, but just a spoonful of this white powder can be more deadly than cocaine or heroine and is …
This Cute Fuzzy Caterpillar Should Never Be Touched
They look cute and fuzzy but you really don’t want to touch them! Puss caterpillars may look soft and cuddly but the insect delivers a sting more painful than …
One Simple Rule Can Prevent Your Dog’s Paws From Burning On Hot Pavement
Now that the summer season is in full swing, walking with your dog requires a few extra precautions to keep them safe and healthy. Practically every pet parent knows …
Family Dog Dies After Ingesting Gum with Xylitol
Dogs are constantly sniffing out things to eat. They have a knack for finding food lying on the ground or tucked away in pockets and drawers. Unfortunately, for one …
War Veteran’s Dog Calms Him During Interview When He Has Panic Attack
Erick Scott knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer from PTSD. The war veteran didn’t want to take drugs to combat his anxiety, but instead turned to K9s For …
Doctors Warning Public About Ticks Carrying A Virus More Deadly Than Lyme Disease
Doctors are warning the public about a tick-born illness that poses a much more serious health risk than Lyme Disease. Known as the Powassan virus, blacklegged ticks (as well …
Family Switches To Organic Foods And It Has Profound Effect On Their Bodies
What happens when a family that usually doesn’t eat organic food suddenly starts? A Swedish family participated in a study that measured the levels of pesticides in their bodies …