Browsing: Health/Medicine

A Brief History In the 1980s, first genital herpes and then AIDS emerged into the public consciousness as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that could not be cured by modern medicine.  Sexually transmitted diseases can be tricky to avoid for sexually active individuals, primarily because there are rarely ever any warning signs. In schools, we are taught to have safe sex, but unfortunately, not all individuals use the kind of protective birth control that lowers their risk of STDS. That said, it is also possible for an STD to be transmitted even when an individual uses protection.  We have covered the basics…

A Brief History Today, we spend most of our time indoors in our homes, conducting our everyday activities. Homes can be regularly cleaned and disinfected; however, that does not change the fact that there are certain things in the house that we often overlook but can impact our health negatively. They are between the choices we make at home, such as how we manage our food waste, gardening, the chemicals we choose to bring home, and many others. We have gathered the top 4 things at home that you probably never thought can affect your family’s health. Digging Deeper 1.  Air…

A Brief History On December 4, 1829, the British Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, representative of the King of the United Kingdom in India, made a ruling that was vehemently opposed by local Indian people (presumably men) that made the traditional practice of suttee (also known as sati) illegal.  This practice being outlawed was a time honored Indian tradition of a widow sits or lays on top of the funeral pyre of her husband, sacrificing herself by being incinerated along with the body of her deceased spouse.  Suttee was a traditional practice in the Bengal region of India and had no…

A Brief History Today, you might ask yourself, “What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan?” When you find yourself hit out of nowhere with an unfortunate accident, a troubling situation, or a conflict? Do you usually keep your cool, or do you lose it completely? Studies show that people who are able to keep their composure in challenging situations often lead a more successful and peaceful life. You might think that it’s easier said than done, which is true. But perhaps if you realize how important it is to keep your cool, then you might get motivated to…

A Brief History On November 30 1016, Edmund Ironside, also known as Edmund II or even Ēadmund Isernside (in Old English), was murdered on his “throne,” stabbed to death as he attended to “business.” Digging Deeper Why the quotation marks around “throne” and “business?” Because the poor guy was trying to go to the bathroom at the time of his assassination!  What a “crappy” way to die!  In fact, Edmund had only been king since April 23, 1016, so he barely got to enjoy the benefits of his time as king.  Other chroniclers have claimed the doomed king was done…