Parkinson’s disease—a neurological disorder of the brain that affects a person’s movement—develops when the level of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that’s responsible for bodily movements, begins to dwindle. To counter…
Florida man with face tattoo lands in jail after ‘one-man crime wave:’ PCSO
FOX 13 News, WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Florida man accused of going on a ‘one-man crime wave’ in Polk County last month celebrated his 24th birthday behind bars. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, 24-year-old Justin Brandon,…
Breakthrough in ag water will be benefit to raw produce food safety
FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Calling it a “a landmark achievement . . . to improve food safety,” an FDA webpage is hailing the agency’s approval of a antimicrobial treatment that can be…
Charges dismissed against Florida man who invoked ‘Stand Your Ground’ law after fatally shooting neighbor’s adult son
CNN — A Volusia County Court judge ruled that Edward Druzolowski, 79, is immune from prosecution after asserting a claim of self-defense, court records show. The defendant argued he felt threatened by…
Smoking one cigarette equals 20 minute off your life, study finds
NATIONAL POST – A new assessment of the harms of smoking shows cigarettes shorten life expectancy even more than doctors thought in the past. Researchers from University College London state that a…
Court Upholds $7.8 Million Verdict for Transit Workers Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
EPOCH TIMES – A federal judge in California has rejected an effort by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to overturn a jury verdict that awarded $7.8 million to six former employees who…
This Genital Disease Is Now “Prevalent In All Global Regions”: Report
SCITECH DAILY – Researchers estimate that the total global numbers of new and existing HSV infections among 15–49-year-olds in 2020 were 42 million and 846 million, respectively. And the estimated number of…
Conditions That Affect Your Kidneys
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) When health problems affect your kidneys, they can cause CKD. This is permanent damage that may get worse over time. If they’re so damaged that they stop working,…
Is Your Body Aging Faster Than It Should Be?
Slow Walking If your walking pace slows while you’re in your 40s, it may be a sign you’re aging faster than is typical. Walking is one of the easiest and best exercises…
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
CBS News – Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said. Testing done by the U.S. Department of…