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How To Stay Healthy On A Cruise Ship

February 17, 2023 by Ann Rapier Leave a Comment

Cruises can be fun, just make sure you are prepared for your trip.

A cruise is meant to be a very relaxing experience for you and anyone else traveling with you. With the beautiful ocean water surrounding you, and that sweet and salty sea breeze, it can be an exciting and wonderful experience. Even though you are on vacation, you can still maintain healthy habits while you voyaging between beautiful locations. Here is how to stay healthy on a cruise ship.

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Is Typhus Deadly?

February 15, 2023 by Ann Rapier Leave a Comment

Typhus is still present in many parts of the world.

Typhus is a group of bacterial diseases caused by rickettsia bacteria infection. It is zoonotic, meaning that the illness passes from infected animals to humans. Fleas, mites, and lice are some examples of typical carriers.

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Countries With the Best Street Food for Diabetics

February 13, 2023 by Ann Rapier Leave a Comment

Having diabetes doesnt mean you have to avoid great foods abroad.

If you’re a diabetic, eating foods high in fiber at regular intervals is important to maintaining good health. It’s also important to limit foods high in simple carbohydrates and saturated fats. Keeping up with this type of lifestyle while traveling doesn’t have to be frustrating. Many countries offer delicious street food options that fit nicely into a diabetic diet and won’t cause uncomfortable spikes in blood sugar.

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Could Advances in AI Healthcare be the End of Incurable Disease?

February 10, 2023 by Ann Rapier Leave a Comment

AI could play an important role in ending rare diseases

As healthcare rapidly advances, so does technology. Separately, these two fields tackle the world’s problems every day. Together, these two fields can tackle the world’s most overlooked healthcare issues.

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The Hidden Scientists That Proved the Polio Vaccine Worked

February 8, 2023 by Ann Rapier Leave a Comment

Polio vaccination played a key role in stopping the spread of the virus.

Polio is a virus that shook the United States during the 1940’s and 1950’s. The virus spiked during the summer months, causing paralysis in some cases. During the epidemic, most children were kept indoors away from others out of fear that they would contract polio.

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