Tragic Loss: Teenager Dies from Brain Tumour, Ignored Symptoms Lead to Devastation
A Tragic Loss: Teenager Dies from Brain Tumor
An “amazing” teenager tragically lost her life to a brain tumor, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Ellie Watts, just 19 years old, began experiencing dizziness and swaying during a dress fitting for her mother’s wedding in August 2021. Initially attributed to dehydration due to her small stature, the symptoms persisted and worsened over time.
Despite seeking medical attention and undergoing tests, including blood work that came back normal, Ellie’s condition continued to deteriorate. In January, she was told she may have a deficiency in vitamin D and advised to take antihistamines and drink more water. Unfortunately, these measures did not alleviate her symptoms.
In April of the following year, Ellie began experiencing nausea and vomiting without warning. Concerned by these new d
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Tragic Loss: Teenager Dies from Brain Tumour, Ignored Symptoms Lead to Devastation
78 percent of normal deliveries are performed by midwives
– 2024-05-05 14:30:48
Although the maternal mortality rate has decreased in the country, 156 mothers die while giving birth to every 100,000 children. More than 4,000 mothers die every year due to pregnancy and childbirth complications. Although efforts have been made to bring it down to 70 in the Sustainable Development Goals, Bangladesh is still far from achieving it. Moreover, 78 percent of normal deliveries of expectant mothers in the country are in the hands of midwives.
According to the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), climate change is the biggest health challenge of our time. As the days go by, the whole world including Bangladesh is facing heat waves, floods and natural disasters due to the effect of global warming. Which is significantly affecting the health of women and children.
In such a situation, ‘Midwives, indispensable manpower in climate crisis’ is being celebrated in Bangladesh on Sunday like all over the world as ‘International Midwife Day-2024’.
Medical practitioners say that a midw
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Mosquitoes from labs to solve mosquito problem in LA
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full screen The yellow fever mosquito can carry various viruses such as chikungunya and zika. Archive image. Photo: Felipe Dana/AP/TT
Sterile male mosquitoes bred in labs will cure the problem of aggressive female mosquitoes in Los Angeles, writes NBC News.
The yellow fever mosquito species began moving into Southern California around 2014. It specifically targets humans and can carry viruses such as chikungu
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Little known, this anti-cholesterol vegetable is excellent for the heart
It would be able to significantly reduce the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Eating fruits and vegetables helps maintain good cardiovascular health. But not all vegetables are equal, as Chinese researchers show in the scientific journal Food & Function. According to them, a family of vegetables is particularly protective for the heart and arteries, much more than other vegetables. One of these vegetables, little consumed in France, would be particularly good for reducing cholesterol, one of the main cardiovascular risk factors.
This vegetable is easily found in supermarkets, in greengrocers, in markets or even in Asian grocery stores
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Little known, this anti-cholesterol vegetable is excellent for the heart
M. Jogėla and M. Sajus achieved an important victory
The club “Breogan” from Lugo (22/10) took a step towards survival in the Spanish championship with two Lithuanians.
Matas Jogėla AND Martyn Sajus celebrated the victory against Lenovo at home (20/12) – 76:54 (26:13, 11:18, 22:9, 17:14).
M. Jogėla appeared in the starting lineup and scored 5 points (1/3 doubles, 1/2 triples), 6 rebounds, one assist, one miss, one block, 3 fouls and 6 useful points in 19 minutes.
Nobody wants to leave.
Nobody wants to WAKE UP.Thus he beats TUTTO LUGO with the victory in Río @CBBreogan this makes me dream a lot about continuing another year #LigaEndesa!
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— Liga Endesa (@ACBCOM) May 5, 2024
M. Sajus played only two and a half minutes, managed to miss two free throws, recover the ball, commit a foul and collect a negative utility score.
16 points for the Lithuanian team were scored by Toni Nakičius (4/5 three-pointers), 10 by Anthony Polite, 9 each by Sergi Garcia (6 assists), Ben McLemore (1/4 three-pointers, 4 errors) and Juan Fernandez (5 reps).
Marcelinho Huertas, author of 14 points (4/10 doubles), became the only double-digit scorer among the guests.
Even with the defeat, Lenovo secured a playoff spot thanks to Vitoria Baskonia’s failure in the next match. Meanwhile, Breogan has jumped to fifteenth place, one win away from the relegation barrier.
“Long break”: Pasval’s future, Antetokounmpo’s approach to basketball,
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Guillaume Desoutou Reflects on RB’s Success at 2024 F1 Round 6 Miami Grand Prix
Guillaume Desoutou, Head of Vehicle Performance at Visa Cash Up RB, looked back on Spirinto and qualifying for the 2024 F1 Round 6 Miami Grand Prix. In the sprint, Daniel Ricciardo took 4th place and Hiroki Tsunoda l ‘8th place, getting a double prize for RB. In qualifying, Yuki Tsunoda advanced to Q3 for the fourth time this season, securing 10th place on the grid. Ricciardo set the 18th fastest time, but due to a penalty he will start last.
“Today was a roller coaster, but overall it was a very positive result for the team, as we gained six points in the Constructors’ Championship and increased the gap to our direct rivals,” said Guillaume Desotou. This morning’s sprint race was fantastic. Daniel made a good start and managed to gain position at Turn 1. He was then overtaken by Perez, but Sainz managed to hold him back for the entire race. His defense was very strong and he continued to fight cleanly to take 4th place.” Yuki also started from behind in 15th place, but ran well. To get to know this tire compound and put it on the soft to attack The crash in front of him helped him gain five positions on the first lap, overtaking Hamilton and Magnussen for
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Guillaume Desoutou Reflects on RB’s Success at 2024 F1 Round 6 Miami Grand Prix
Heinz Hoenig needs a new aorta – what the life-threatening operation means for him
A shock for all film fans. As has been known since Friday, the popular German actor Heinz Hoenig (72) is in an artificial coma and urgently needs life-saving surgery. Now new details about his health have become known.
“Heinz has inflammation in his body that has spread to the entire aorta,” explains his wife, Annika Kärsten-Hoenig, in an interview with “ Bild ” (Sunday). The aorta is the main artery that transports oxygen-rich blood from the heart throughout the body – it is the largest artery in the human body.
Without surgery, Hoenig’s chance of survival is only one percent
According to his wife, Hoenig received a stent after surgery in 2012. This is an implant that ensures that no vascular occlusion occurs. Kärsten-Hoenig explains that it was damaged by the inflamm
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Heinz Hoenig needs a new aorta – what the life-threatening operation means for him
Exercise in middle age repairs what has been ruined by years of inactivity
A recent study found that physical activity may repair the damage to the physical health of middle-aged people, especially women.
The University of Sydney study tracked more than 11,000 women in Australia and concluded that midlife is a crucial time to be physically active for at least 150 minutes a week.
The results, published in PLOS Medicine, showed that women, between the ages of 40 and 50, who were constant
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Exercise in middle age repairs what has been ruined by years of inactivity
The Hidden Dangers of Hair Removal: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin
With the arrival of summer many people shave to have smooth and soft skin to appear on the beach, but what are the risks?
Hair removal is a very common practice and most people do it in preparation for summer. Unfortunately, however, it poses a risk to the skin.
There are different ways to remove hair: shaving is the most common and accessible method. Then there is hair removal, shaving and threading hair removal. These practices ensure smooth skin for longer periods than shaving, but they can be painful and irritating to the skin. And then there’s laser hair removal, an increasingly popular option for its ability to deliver long-lasting results. But what are the risks to the skin?
Hair removal and dangers: doctors on alert
Folliculitis is one of the diseases that we can experience due to shaving hair removal, a condition characterized byinflammation and infection of the hair follicles. Contrary to popular belief, folliculitis is not just a cosmetic concern, but a condition that can cause significant discomfort and pain, as well as skin health problems.
The causes of folliculitis are many and include bacterial infection, skin irritation from rubbing, excessive sweating, and skin damage from scratches or burns. And as we said, the hair removalin particul
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The Hidden Dangers of Hair Removal: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin
The Power of Kiwi for Weight Loss: Benefits, Recipes, and More!
2024-05-05 19:26:48
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are essential to maintaining a healthy weight. However, within the variety of nutritional options, there are certain foods that stand out as allies when it comes to losing weight.
Potential of kiwi for weight loss | Photo: GettyImages
And in this group of foods is kiwi, a fruit which, because it is rich in vitamin C, helps to reach the goal of having the ideal weight.
The low calorie content of this fruit helps you lose weight without fear of gaining it back (rebound effect). One kiwi provides 60 calories, which makes it an excellent option for those who want to lose weight, since it does not provide a significant amount of calories in daily consumption.
In addition, it is a rich source of fibre, w
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The Power of Kiwi for Weight Loss: Benefits, Recipes, and More!