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The Coach Says He’s ‘Built for Football.’ His Parents Worry About C.T.E.

A 15-year-old high school football player made a play and was tackled. He walked off the field and didn’t recognize his own mother, who snapped his photo. ImageDavid Gavigan, 15, just after suffering a concussion on the football field.CreditCourtesy of Kim Gavigan “I thought he was looking tough,” Kim Gavigan said of her son David,… Read More »

After Weight Loss Surgery: Preparing for the Short Term Posted By : Jai Prakash Srivastava

After weight loss surgery, you will need to make several lifestyle adjustments in both the short-term and the long-term. Over the course of the next 12-18 months, you will see your weight reduce significantly. To maintain a healthy weight and minimize the risk of weight-related illnesses, you will need to follow through with the dietary… Read More »

Hurricane power outages may increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning

(Reuters Health) – Homeowners in North Carolina and South Carolina who lost electricity in the wake of Hurricane Florence need to realize that backup generators and other temporary power sources can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, scientists warn. People sit at a bar that has no power and drink during a “Hurricane Party” as Hurricane Florence… Read More »