Aloe Vera is well-known for its skin benefits, healing and anti-inflammatory qualities. Widely cultivated as a house plant, it's also agriculturally grown for its topical medicinal properties. Aloe vera has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties derived from naturally produced bacteriostatic anthraquinones and … [Read more...] about Aloe Vera : A Natural Acne Skin Care Remedy
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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Places Focus On Maternal Healthcare
Aiming to implement changes to reduce the markedly elevated maternal mortality rates in New York City, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso continued his efforts to raise public awareness via an appearance on Spectrum 1 News. Brooklyn's current BP has taken additional steps by allocating 18.5 million dollars in capital funding to towards integrating women's health services on … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Places Focus On Maternal Healthcare
Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC
In a disturbing trend, the maternal mortality rate among black women in the United States is now three to four times higher compared to the general population and predominately white areas. The impact of racial disparities in health care, particularly those involving black women has reached a critical level, placing both women and their children at an alarmingly high risk for … [Read more...] about Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC
Dengue Outbreak 2024 : Cases Rise in South America and Caribbean
The number of cases of Dengue continue to surge in multiple countries throughout Latin America. Most recently, the CDC has issued a Health Alert for the country of Brazil, citing rising cases of both Dengue and Oropouche fever. Cases of Dengue have also been rising in other parts of Latin America -- including Argentina, Guatemala, Paraguay, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, … [Read more...] about Dengue Outbreak 2024 : Cases Rise in South America and Caribbean
Brazil Struggles with Dengue Outbreak – Over 1 Million Cases Since Beginning of 2024
Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitos. Also known as "break-bone fever" it can be asymptomatic or lead to serious complications, including a host of symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, pain, lethargy etc. Dengue's most feared complication (other than death) is bleeding and a series of hemorrhagic manifestations. Infected individuals may experience petechiae, … [Read more...] about Brazil Struggles with Dengue Outbreak – Over 1 Million Cases Since Beginning of 2024