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So good to hear more good news about health. This good news about a possible malaria vaccine is particularly exciting. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190522-how-the-malaria-vaccine-could-change-world-health "Malaria is humanity’s curse. It is …

And maybe some more exciting news about superbugs: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/22/723582726/scientists-modify-viruses-with-crispr-to-create-new-weapon-against-superbugs Scientists are making a new antibiotic by genetically …

I think that trying to eat 6 pounds of brussel sprouts each day would kill me sooner than the cancer!

Superbugs are a hot topic today. One infectious disease physician, Dr. Matt McCarthy, has some suggestions about reporting and how concerned we should …

There are so many rare diseases out there. This particular article is interesting because a possible treatment for a rare disease might also help prevent other …

I do not partake. Never have. But I am curious why the article sounded like we needed to take strong weed precautions. It sounds like maybe that might not be true.

As marijuana is becoming more available due to changing legislation, more people are buying it. But a concern should be how strong the kind of weed they buy is. It seems that they can buy stronger weed …

One of the most frustrating health issues a parent faces is ear infections. Sometimes the child is too small to tell you what is wrong. Sometimes you just don't want to drag a sick child off to the doctor to discover there is nothing that can be …

I have already posted about air pollution in homes and especially from gas appliances, but how about air pollution at work or school? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/health/conference-room-air.html " At least eight studies in the last seven …

Another additional opinion article about gas stoves: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/opinion/climate-change-gas-electricity.html According to the article the Rhodium Group estimates that emission pollution actually went up by about 3.4% last …

As I have a family member who is a physician, I was particularly interested in this study. Wow. I hope that the scientists can find a way to repair and lengthen those …

Lots of my family members are fascinated by genealogy. I am glad they enjoy it since I get to enjoy the fruits of their labors. But these volunteers are doing a lot more.... https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/11/us/cold-case-genealogy-dna.html On …

These SNL clips for Mother's Day are hilarious!! https://youtu.be/lK37j61MnPo https://youtu.be/lrEkNj8NKco

Does how much money you have make a difference in how you present yourself? https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/26/rich-guys-are-most-likely-have-no-idea-what-theyre-talking-about-study-finds/?utm_term=.e367be7aa2eb How about the …

More scientists fighting for our environment and I really like the premise.... let's get plants to help us out like they have been doing for millions of years. We can just modify them to be more …

I think there is a huge opportunity for scientists and experts in various fields to tell their stories on Cake. Could be in regular conversational posts or panels of more than one person. To be able to gather scientists and experts from anywhere to …

Based on when you were born, do you need to have the measles vaccinations? I thought this article was useful for folks who are not certain what they need to do to prepare for the measles problem that seems to be spreading …

As far as I know there is no "cure" but there are some medications to slow it down in some circumstances. And evidence seems to show that eating a healthy whole food plant based diet (healthy vegan) seems to be useful as well. And folks could make …

I am a bit torn about celebrating this breakthrough treatment for a terrible rare genetic disease. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/bubble-boy-disease-cured-using-hiv-gene-therapy-st-jude-n995631 “The children are cured," Dr. Ewelina …

New research is encouraging in regards to Alzheimer's testing and possibly treatment. https://www.endalznow.org/news/new-blood-test-may-be-the-horizon-alzheimers-disease "This is a powerful finding,” says Eric McDade, DO, Associate Professor of …

I don't know if any news is enough to make us feel better, but we can try with this. The example is of the Washington Cathedral but he has laser mapped Notre Dame in detail …

Hurray! Another great innovation to help the environment. https://returntonow.net/2019/04/14/americas-first-hemp-wood-factory-is-being-built You will need to scroll down to view the text but it sounds great to me.

When your child is anxious you as a parent want to comfort them. But you might need to try a different approach. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/04/15/711213752/for-kids-with-anxiety-parents-learn-to-let-them-face-their-fears A …

How is this different from the MIPS slip liner? http://mipsprotection.com/technology/

I had to look up what a foxglove was. It's beautiful. I did a Google search and it appears they come in multiple colors. Did you plant all one color or a variety?