Local Man, 71, Hospitalized With Vibrio Vulnificus Bacterial Infection
Local man, 71, hospitalized with Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infection
… Modified: Monday, October 28, 2013 at 1:12 p.m.. Bruce D. Rumans — 71 years old, retired Air Force man, one-time gunner on a B-52D, diabetic, heart stent recipient, Factor V… Continue reading
Is Roadkill Safer Than Chicken McNuggets?
Is Roadkill Safer Than Chicken McNuggets?
Louisiana woman Mary Deal Chambers-Johnson sued Applebee's for damages after she claimed a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/fingertip-applebees-salad_n_954530.html" target="_hplink">fingertip in her lunch salad</a> gave her post … Read more on Huffington Post
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Wild Science: Breakthroughs in Animal Health Care May Hold Treatments for Humans
Wild science: Breakthroughs in animal health care may hold treatments for humans
While human doctors and veterinarians are usually thought to keep to their own corners of the animal kingdom, more are seeing the same maladies in their patients –… Continue reading
Using a Stand-in to Represent Eating Disorders
Using a Stand-In to Represent Eating Disorders
Introducing my friend, Dexter, the skeleton. He’s a stand-in for an eating disorder for a documentary I’m working on, and a way to get away from the usual vi…
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Love, Nina: Confessions of a North London Nanny
Love, Nina: confessions of a north London nanny
AB said it wasn't an appropriate subject for suppertime. But when S & W went up, AB, still eating (rice pudding), began as follows: … “Of course there were anxieties and Sam's… Continue reading
"Thigh Gap" Latest Body-Image Trend Troubling Young Women
"Thigh Gap" Latest Body-Image Trend Troubling Young Women
"The thigh gap goal is more prevalent than people think," says Kulty, whose anorexia led to binge eating, as well. Although Kulty overcame her eating disorder by her senior year, she says… Continue reading
Strength in Numbers: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Strength in Numbers: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Women survivors might suffer from anxiety…, eating disorders, substance abuse, obsessive compulsive [issues], suicidal ideation, as well as physical symptoms . . . as a result of the physical abuse and sometimes sexual… Continue reading
'What'S Your Excuse?' Fitness Mom Maria Kang Should Be Supported Not Shamed
'What's Your Excuse?' Fitness Mom Maria Kang Should be Supported not Shamed
Kang had suffered an eating disorder previously, runs two businesses and balances her family. She should be admired for her … The Center for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue reading
HealthStyle: Living With Bipolar Disorder
HealthStyle: Living with bipolar disorder
Approximately 1 to 2 percent of the population has bipolar disorder although the diagnosis is often missed. This is partially due to the fact that some symptoms overlap with several other mental disorders and there… Continue reading