Stop passing me from pillar to post, pleads sufferer of chronic endometriosis

Woman with ‘worst case’ of condition one medic has seen urges Stormont to gets its act together over female health Laurene Agnew (35), who lives in Co Down, has suffered from the condition for over two decades. It causes tissue similar to the lining of the womb to grow in other places, such as the … Read more

Firecracker injuries rise to 142; first fatality recorded – Philstar.com

Firecracker injuries rise to 142; first fatality recorded  Philstar.com DOH posts 17 new firecracker injuries; total at 142  GMA News Online Residents urged to prioritize safety during New Year  SunStar Philippines Jonvic: ‘Crackers ban not lifted  Daily Tribune (Philippines) [OPINION] Firecrackers and lost limbs: Why endure a preventable public health crisis?  Rappler Source link

DOH posts 17 new firecracker injuries; total at 142

Seventeen more cases of firecracker-related injuries were recorded nationwide which brought the caseload before the New Year 35% higher than last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. Based on DOH’s monitoring of 62 sentinel sites, the overall number of injuries due to fireworks starting December 22 up to 6 a.m. of December 29 … Read more

Avian flu found in backyard flock of birds in Franklin County

Avian Flu Found in Backyard Flock of Birds in Franklin County Photos by Ambient Photography via Kathy Pintair Highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1) has been detected in a backyard flock of birds in Franklin County, Vermont, according to state officials. The owner and anyone else who had contact with the infected birds are being monitored … Read more