US birth rates rise for the first time in seven years

The healthy-living for the first time in seven years, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.  “We’re still not returning to pre-pandemic levels,” Dr. Denise Jamieson, chair of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine, said. The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics reviewed 99.94% of registered birth records in…

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People are losing weight for the health benefits, not for physical appearance: Mayo Clinic survey

The motivations for losing weight are not as superficial as you might think. A new Mayo Clinic medical-research” target=”_blank”>weight loss survey of over 200,000 consumers in the U.S.< above all other aspirations, which follows a global trend of health and wellness self-care, post COVID,” Mayo Clinic said. “It’s rather a unique survey because of its…

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Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests

Some dolphins treat skin conditions by rubbing themselves against corals, according to a recent report in the journal iScience.  Researchers said in the report that the corals have medicinal properties and suggested that the dolphins use the marine invertebrates to medicate skin conditions.  Dolphins were observed rubbing against specific corals.  Co-lead author Angela Ziltener, who…

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Transsexual pioneer criticizes modern trans activists, says they're indoctrinating kids: 'This isn't a game'

A transsexual pioneer and human rights activist criticized modern trans activists and said children are facing “indoctrination.” Buck Angel, a 59-year-old with gender dysphoria who identified himself as “a transsexual man,” told Fox News that when he began transitioning 30 years ago, there was a system and structure that ensured he was certain about his…

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Baby formula shortage: why many mothers can't breastfeed

With the recent nationwide baby formula shortage, breastfeeding is often suggested for mothers as a natural alternative, but it’s not so simple, according to a recent the New York Times report.  “TRY BREASTFEEDING. It’s free and available on demand,” singer and actress Bette Midler, 76, tweeted on Thursday, May 12 in response to the national formula…

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WHO, UNICEF warn about ‘perfect storm’ for measles in children

UNICEF and the world-health-organization” target=”_blank”>World Health Organization (WHO)< outbreaks in children.  The agencies said that reported worldwidea> measles cases increased by 79% in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same time period last year. < Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared with 9,665 during the first…

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Drug overdose deaths among adolescents on the rise

HOUSTON – The number of teens and adolescents dying from mental-health has increased dramatically over the past two years. Ranee Crest’s daughter Lydia was an unfortunate victim.  “She was beautiful, vibrant, passionate, incredible,” Crest said.  Crest said her daughter turned up dead in her bedroom in July 2020. The cause of death was an accidental…

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