State health officials seek to increase public awareness of monkeypox
When Johnny Rivera got his positive monkeypox result, he just laughed at his doctor because his symptoms were undeniable at that point. The test was just a confirmation of what he already knew, he said at a webinar hosted on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. Four days before getting tested, he found […]
Humane Society sees rise in canine parvovirus cases | News, Sports, Jobs
Glitz, above, remains in isolation at the FCHS. There is something all-too-familiar about a virus which has cropped up in the area’s canine population. “People say it’s so much like COVID,” says Debby Johnson, president of the Faribault County Humane Society (FCHS). The disease in question – canine parvovirus, or ‘parvo,’ for short – is highly […]
Adopting healthy home habits | Brakpan Herald
You can help your children develop healthy habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits. Because your children look up to you, you should set them a good example. At the same time, helping your children live their best lives will undoubtedly make you think twice about some of your own habits, which could perhaps do […]
Can You Permanently Get Rid Of Blackheads?
When it comes to treating blackheads in the long run, refrain from using nose strips. The glue in the strips to suck up the heads, as Dr. Shetty points out (via Vogue), can trigger allergic reactions, cause the pores to continue staying open, and cause more blackheads to form. To remove blackheads manually, buy a […]
Filtered Beauty shower filter: Hairdresser and her client launch an $89 ‘miracle’ beauty tool
A hairdresser and her client have launched an unlikely beauty tool that’s leaving customers’ skin glowing and their locks healthier than they’ve ever looked. Kim Haberley, a hairdresser and owner of Boho Blonde, and marketing manager Tayla Cron, 26, launched Filtered Beauty to sell easy-to-fit shower purifiers that prevent ‘hard water’ from causing damage to […]
Garden calendar | For the week of Aug. 14, 2022 | Home & Garden
Perennials: You can divide German bearded iris now through the end of September. Cut the leaves back about halfway so the plants are easier to handle. Yellowing foliage can be a result of infestation by iris borer larvae, and you may see small, roundish white pellets that are actually frass (larval feces) at the base […]
Why You Should Stop Using Clorox Wipes Immediately
Believe it or not, Clorox wipes can actually damage certain surfaces in your home that you may not be aware of, such as granite countertops. Clorox wipes should only be used on hard, non-porous surfaces, MHM Properties explains. There are more chemicals in Clorox besides bleach, and they cause damage to your granite, even if your […]
Monkeypox confirmed at Palo Verde High School
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County School District has confirmed that a person at Palo Verde High School on the valley’s west side has been diagnosed with monkeypox. School officials will not say whether it is a student, faculty member, or staff that has contracted the virus. In a ParentLink message to parents, the […]
Ongoing Napa County Investigation Identifies Legionella in More Sites
NAPA, CA — Napa County Public Health, in collaboration with CDC/CDPH and PBES – Environmental Health, has identified Legionella in two more sites, which have been undergoing cleaning and disinfection since last week. High levels of Legionella bacteria were identified from water samples taken from a decorative fountain and pond at Embassy Suites Napa Valley […]
Back to school and monkeypox: How much should Michigan worry?
If possible, the infected person should do their own laundry. Some experts recommend using hot water. Laundry exposed to monkeypox should not be mixed with other washing, according to the CDC, which offers cleaning and disinfecting guidelines here. “In the washing machine, regular soap is enough to get rid of the virus from those sheets,” […]