August 30th, 2010
A German 35-year-old, whose identity has not been provided, has spent the last five years with a bullet in the head without realizing he had been shot.
Apparently, the victim was shot during a celebration in the German town of Herne, when he had taken a few drinks and was a bit drunk.
The bullet was fired without malice police said. Local authorities reported that the man did not even remember if the incident occurred on New Year’s Eve 2004 or 2005 and apparently felt that only a strong blow to the back of the head that did not give greater importance. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 27th, 2010
A Thai 274 kilos (603 pounds) that seems to be the fattest woman in her country was able to leave her apartment on Thursday for the first time in three years, with the help of a mechanical truck, a forklift, an ambulance and dozens of people.
Neighbors of Umnuayporn Tongprapai, 40, notified the Metropolitan Authority when they learned she needed medical care to remove a tumor at her right leg.
The governor of Bangkok, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, called the cameramen to film the event, involving engineers, demolition crews, doctors and nurses.
Sitting on the floor of her modest third floor apartment on the outskirts of Bangkok, Umnuayporn told reporters that she could only walk a few meters on her own and was confined to her apartment, where she ran a laundry service with the help of her two adopted children. “I’ve lived in this room and I have not hit the streets for three years,” said Umnuayporn, weighing roughly equivalent to a grand piano. “I can walk a little, enough to go to the bathroom, but I have to support my child all the time.” Read the rest of this entry »
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August 25th, 2010
It looks like a normal toothbrush, but it is the first solar-powered and needs no paste. Created by Dr. Kunio Komiyama, emeritus professor of dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatootn, Canada), and his colleague Gerry Uswak, the invention, called Soladey-J3X can revolutionize the way it is understood oral hygiene.
The toothbrush, manufactured by Shiken Japan, soon to be tested for 120 teenagers to see if it is really effective. The Soladey-J3X has a solar panel at its base which transmits electrons to the top of the toothbrush through a lead wire. The electrons react with acid in the mouth, creating a chemical reaction that breaks down plaque and kill bacteria, according to its inventors. Works with the same amount of energy that requires a small device like a calculator, and does not need toothpaste. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 21st, 2010
However, without teeth, the body is deprived of essential nutrients that may not be processed. An adult with decayed teeth can not have a smile and full health.
Its main symptom is acute pain in one or more teeth. Anyway, before the emergence of a nuisance of this kind, it is recommended a visit to the dentist and it is the only one who can determine their origin.
Home Remedies for toothache in children
There are many home remedies to relieve discomfort in the teeth of the kids while you go to a dentist:
Natural remedy for toothache # 1: Have a massage on the gums with a piece of papaya. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 16th, 2010
The engineering firm of GeneCo presented a modified version of the Volkswagen Beetle that runs through the power of methane gas, processing and clean, which comes from the feces or other waste.
As reported by BBC World, which could test the prototype, called “Bioescarabajo” generates very little pollution, no odor and has a normal operation. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: car that use human excrement, Wessex Water research
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August 15th, 2010
Thin women eat one more piece of fruit each day. Take an apple to fight hunger between meals.
If you are the type who feels hungry between meals, take a piece of fruit in your bag for your heart’s content and avoid the temptation of sweets and bakery products. The reason is!
According to a study published by the American Dietetic Association, thin women eat one more serving of fruit per day than overweight people. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 17th, 2010
These are the main laboratory tests you should consider in each of the trimesters of pregnancy. It is important to note that there are many more studies, but its application and interpretation rests with the doctor.
Blood count
Rate the blood levels of hemoglobin and other elements of the mother, that is, helps to rule out the presence of anemia, problems with white blood cells, primarily red and platelets, essential to avoid problems of a bleeding during delivery or cesarean section. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: blood count, blood glucose, laboratory test at pregnancy, RH factor, stillbirth, urinalysis, VDRL
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July 10th, 2010
The results of a meta-analysis, which were published on June 28, 2010 in the journal of BMC Medicine, have confirmed that consumption of dark chocolate might have a beneficial effect on blood pressure.
Dr. Karen Ried and his associates at the University of Adelaide in Australia have analyzed the results of 13 studies on the effects of chocolate flavonols on blood pressure. “The flavonols have the ability to increase the formation of the endothelial nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation and thus lowers blood pressure” said Dr. Ried. An analysis of all these studies against placebo found that participants who ate dark chocolate for at least two weeks had received a lower pressure. Participants whose blood was normal saw no change. The study authors note that this compares to other dietary supplements used to control the pressure, that is to say they have an effect in reducing blood pressure in people who have hypertension but do not affect people whose pressure is normal. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: blood pressure, dark chocolate, Dr. Karen Ried research
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July 8th, 2010
A young woman gave birth today in the lavatory of an airplane that covered a route between Russia and India, and then tried to pull the baby down the toilet, Indian police said.
The airline staff, Turkmenistan Airlines company, found the baby in the water after carrying out routine checks of the device, no more land at the airport Rajasansi, northwestern Indian city of Amritsar. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 7th, 2010
The Portuguese footballer of Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo paid twelve million Euros for the mother of his son to keep quiet about parenting the player, according to British tabloid “The Sun”.
“He paid close to the salary of a year but is more than deserved. He has called the most expensive days of his life, but at least he has sole custody,” the tabloid said according a source close to the athlete.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he had fathered on Sunday through the social network Twitter and after Portugal had already been eliminated by Spain in the World Cup in South Africa. Read the rest of this entry »
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