In a world facing a growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance, scientists are desperately searching for new drugs to combat deadly infections. Surprisingly, the answer may lie in the depths of the rainforest, where wild gorillas have been observed self-medicating with the same plants used in local traditional medicine. This groundbreaking research offers a promising new avenue … [Read more...] about Gorillas Self-Medicate with Antibacterial Plant Used by Traditional Healers
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WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision comes on the heels of a similar declaration by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for the African continent. The rapid spread of a new mpox clade in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) … [Read more...] about WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency
Obese chihuahua who loved eating food from the bin goes through a dramatic health transformation
We’ve all been there. The dog eventually put on so much weight, tipping the scales at a whopping 2 stone 3lbs, that he couldn’t walk and needed to be rolled around in a mini wagon. Now, after a lot of hard work and determination, Cleatus has come out the other side of a dramatic health transformation – and looks like a completely different dog. His journey to better … [Read more...] about Obese chihuahua who loved eating food from the bin goes through a dramatic health transformation
This strange-looking fruit has an incredible health benefit – do you know what it is?
There’s always undeniable beauty to be found in the world around us. An unquestionable part of the allure is the sheer variety of plants and flowers to be found, the rock formations, the vibrant colors, the rich smells and unusual sights. If you like to travel, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. One of the most enthralling things about visiting a foreign country is … [Read more...] about This strange-looking fruit has an incredible health benefit – do you know what it is?
Dog rescues baby calf nearly frozen to death — refuses to leave his side as he’s nursed back to health
Dogs are such caring and loving animals. We love hearing stories about dogs who stepped up to care for other animals, saving their lives with their kindness. Like one story, of a Labrador Retriever who took in a baby cow who was in critical condition, and refused to leave his side as he was nursed back to health. The story comes from a Reddit user known as Oakenboken, who … [Read more...] about Dog rescues baby calf nearly frozen to death — refuses to leave his side as he’s nursed back to health