Norovirus epidemic hits hospital for children in Washington, DC, health officials say

[ad_1] An outbreak of norovirus was reported Saturday at the pediatric center HSC. (FOX5DC) An epidemic of norovirus was reported Saturday in a children's hospital in Washington after three patients tested positive for the contagious virus, health officials said. The outbreak began on the second floor of the pediatric center of the Hospital for Sick … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Is my sore on the back the result of SCI?

[ad_1] I have been suffering from IBS for many years, causing constipation, bloating and cramps. I also have back pain, which is worse when my SCI is bad. Are they connected? Irritable bowel syndrome, also called IBS, is very common. Up to one in five people suffers and its symptoms can be debilitating. Bloating, stomach … Read more

Stress? New study says you just need a 20-minute "pill for nature"

[ad_1] Taking at least twenty minutes of your day to walk around or sit in a place where you feel in touch with nature will drastically reduce your level of stress hormones. "For the first time," researchers conducted a study on the most effective dose of an urban nature experiment to counteract the effects of … Read more

Confirmed hepatitis A case in Fort Oglethorpe Krystal food handler

[ad_1] On Friday, the health department confirmed that a food processor at Krystal on Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe had been diagnosed. The infected worker handled food from March 15th to 24th. (Image: WTVC) FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. – The Northwestern Georgia District Health Department confirms a second case of hepatitis A in two weeks. On … Read more

According to a new study, missing eyelids during the application of SPF could expose you to a risk of skin cancer

[ad_1] In recent years, I have tried to make sure that my essential skincare products contain a certain degree of SPF. Of course, the most commonly used product for sunscreen is the moisturizer. But according to a new study, people do not properly apply SPF moisturizer, they lack vital areas that could increase their risk … Read more

The Court Ends the New York County Emergency Order in Response to the Measles Epidemic

[ad_1] NOTEW CITY, NY – A state judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a New York County emergency ordinance on the outskirts of New York, banning children from leaving public spaces without being vaccinated against measles. Supreme Court Justice Rolf Thorsen ruled Friday in favor of several dozen parents disputing the Rockland County Executive's … Read more