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Day: December 4, 2024

MEDICINE DOES NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS

The power of modern drugs can be awe-inspiring, but social interaction and other activities are undervalued forms of healing. Here are a doctor’s thoughts on this, from 10 years ago, but the message is still worth reflecting on today. As a medical student I marvelled at the magic little pills could do. I watched fatal malarial fevers dissipate and resolve, I saw suppurating, oozing wounds...
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HOW TO TELL IF YOUR EGGS ARE FRESH

Use this simple water test to find out if the eggs in your pantry are still good to eat. Fill a glass container with cold water and gently place the eggs inside. 1. If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it is very fresh. 2. If the egg stays at the bottom but the fat end of the egg rises slightly, it is about 2 weeks old. 3. If the egg stays at the bottom but stands on its...
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FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS DAMAGE HEALTH

Fossil fuel is a term for non-renewable energy sources such as coal, coal products, natural gas, derived gas, crude oil, petroleum products and non-renewable wastes. Producing and burning fossil fuels creates air pollution that harms our health and generates toxic emissions that drive climate change. “A transition away from fossil fuels is not only possible – it’s crucial for our future....
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