Category Archives: Health

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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WHO World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 to increase awareness of hepatitis. Source: Pin on International Days

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COVID-19 & Mask Myths DEBUNKED!

Bottom line: Masks work. They are safe for almost everyone to wear, and the more people that wear them along with adhering to physical distancing and other strategies, then that’s more lives we’ll save. But there’s still a lot of … Continue reading

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What Black People Need to Know About Vitamin D and Covid-19 | Medium

Terri Huggins Hart Writer and producer Tyler Perry is by no means a health expert. But when he posted a video on Instagram in April discussing Black people, their likelihood of having low vitamin D levels, and the possible connection … Continue reading

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Nine-year-old Kenyan inventor given national award

Stephen Wamukota came up with a hand-washing machine that helps prevent the spread of Covid-19.   A nine-year-old Kenyan boy who made a wooden hand-washing machine to help curb the spread of coronavirus has told the BBC he is “very … Continue reading

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