Ebola is a deadly virus, one that has been plaguing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this past year. The virus has killed some 2,000 people since it broke out last year and threatens to kill many more if the outbreak isn’t quelled. The good news is that for the first … [Read more...] about The world finally has a vaccine for Ebola
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Lining hospital beds with copper could save thousands of lives each year
Hospital beds are among the most contaminated surfaces in medical settings. Every year, nearly 2 million Americans get sick because of that, while around 100,000 lose their lives, making hospital beds the eighth leading cause of death in the US. Researchers have spent years … [Read more...] about Lining hospital beds with copper could save thousands of lives each year
A group of US hospitals is set to invest $700 million into affordable housing
Health problems have a deeper root than just genetic defects or contact with germs and viruses. Often enough, they have to do with the greater problems that affect communities, such as low-access to healthy food or lack of affordable housing, which can exacerbate stress as people … [Read more...] about A group of US hospitals is set to invest $700 million into affordable housing
Planned Parenthood’s new tool helps women navigate complex abortion laws
State courts have overturned complete abortion bans in states like Alabama and Mississippi, but unfortunately, abortion service access points in many states are few and far between. This week, Planned Parenthood launched a new tool to help women navigate the complexities of … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood’s new tool helps women navigate complex abortion laws
Using yoga to improve your flexibility: 5 key poses
Sitting at work, looking down at electronics, and driving every day all limit our flexibility. Chronic pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility are all ways your body may be telling you to work on flexibility. Fortunately, yoga is an incredibly restorative process with some of the … [Read more...] about Using yoga to improve your flexibility: 5 key poses
