Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Man Who Doesn’t Feel Cold
Dutchman Wim Hof, also known as the Iceman, is the man that swam under ice, and stood in bins filled with ice. He climbed the Mt. Blanc in shorts in the icy cold, harvested world records and always stands for new … Continue reading
Causes of gas gangrene….nice!!
Gas gangrene was a common occurrence until the middle of the 20th century when war injuries were exposed to spores containing the causative bacteria present in soil. During the Civil War in the USA nearly half of the soldiers receiving … Continue reading
Drug-resistant bacteria shows up in Florida
A form of Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, that is resistant to the strongest of antibacterial medications is causing problems in Florida. While doctors indicate that this bacteria is not lethal, like some super bugs found in hospitals, it is concerning. … Continue reading
DISEASE CAUSING FUNGI IN SINK DRAINS
A Penn State study found the fungus Fusarium in bathroom sink drains, suggesting that plumbing systems may be a common source of human infections. Researchers at the school’s College of Agricultural Sciences sampled nearly 500 sink drains from 131 … Continue reading
Stuck on the Tarmac? You’re Getting Sick.
According to FOX News, typically air is cleaned during flight through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that capture 99.97 percent of bacterial and viruses. However, “One well-known study in 1979 found that when a plane sat three hours with its … Continue reading