Category Archives: Health

Why Amnesty opposes the death penalty without exception

For 40 years, Amnesty has been campaigning to abolish the death penalty around the world. We know that, together, we can end the death penalty everywhere. Every day, people are executed and sentenced to death by the state as punishment … Continue reading

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How Trump Lost Control Of The Coronavirus Pandemic, Told As A Motion Comic

The United States has recorded over 200,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. Months of an uncontained coronavirus pandemic have left the US in far worse shape than other countries, like South Korea. President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus on … Continue reading

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Why are people so Healthy in Japan?

This is a sequel to my other video on the food environment in Japan titled “Why is it so easy to be thin in Japan?” Having lived in America and now living in Japan, it’s interesting to see how very … Continue reading

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Vietnam vs COVID-19: Round 2 | Medium

The Southeast Asian nation has, once again, been a shining example of how to quickly and effectively control the spread of COVID-19. A COVID-19 safety poster is displayed in a park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Translation: “COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading

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What is consciousness? – Michael S. A. Graziano

Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience. — Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her … Continue reading

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How Have We Almost Eradicated Polio?

Only one human disease in history has been fully stamped out; smallpox, with the World Health Organization declaring it eradicated way back in 1980. But polio could be next. Yes, the disease that brings up imagery of wheelchairs and iron … Continue reading

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Nigeria’s Polio Victims & Their Daily Lives | Edge of Humanity Magazine

Polio victims Naja Atu Yusif (L) and Adamu Yusif (R), in the courtyard of their primary school in Kano. While Naja can limp, Adamu can’t walk and has to use a tricycle to move around. Kano, Nigeria Writer, Videographer and … Continue reading

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Fredie Blom, survivor of two world wars and apartheid, dies aged 116

Fredie Blom, the 116-year-old Capetonian thought to be one of the oldest living people in the world, died at his home in Delft on Saturday. Blom had celebrated his birthday on May 22 amid the national lockdown.   Fredie Blom, … Continue reading

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6 Handwashing Mistakes That Help Coronavirus Spread

As the deadly coronavirus outbreak spreads, you must take measures to protect yourself. . Avoid these 6 handwashing errors to prevent spreading the virus. .

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Finishing the NYC Marathon While Paralyzed

Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The native New Yorker calls it “crutching” or “going for a crutch.” An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. … Continue reading

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