Yearly Archives: 2012
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
Aura – Signs You’re Having a Migraine
Some people with a migraine experience aura. The most common auras are visual, such as flickering lights, spots, or lines. “You may see a little jagged line…that will develop some cross hatches, and it might sort of move in … Continue reading
Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD or just sad? Everyone feels a little melancholy when the days are short and cold. For some people, seasonal change brings with it something more serious than the blues: seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that can … Continue reading