The recent California wildfires have exposed critical issues that intensified their severity, particularly in Los Angeles: 1. Fire Hydrant Failures: In neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, firefighters encountered hydrants with low or no water pressure, severely …
California Fires 2025: Wild or Very Wild?
The recent California fires have highlighted several critical challenges that exacerbated the disaster’s impact. These challenges have shown to be even more wild than that of the average wildfire. What happened that caused this disaster …
How to help a sick bird
EMERGENCY SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR SICK OR INJURED BIRD. There are five important elements to consider in supportive care of a sick (or injured) bird, listed in order of importance: Hope this helps!
alternatives to colonoscopy
Here’s a complete list of non-invasive and imaging options to check for colon issues without a colonoscopy: 1. Stool Tests: • FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test): Detects hidden blood in stool, a possible sign of polyps …
What is SOT?
Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) is a treatment that uses short DNA or RNA segments to bind to and disable pathogens or cancer cells: Let’s learn more…. Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) is an innovative treatment designed to …
Weight gain and Lyme Disease
Yes, Lyme disease can contribute to weight gain in some individuals. This weight gain is often multifactorial, involving several physiological disruptions caused by the infection: 1. Metabolic Changes: The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, Borrelia …
EBV vs HSV
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) vs. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): While Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) belong to the herpesvirus family (Herpesviridae), they are not the same virus and cause very different infections. Key …
What is a Semaglutide?
Ozempic (Semaglutide): What It Does, How It Works, and Potential Side Effects (Including Thyroid Effects) What Is Semaglutide (Ozempic)? Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist (glucagon-like peptide-1), initially developed for type 2 diabetes management and …
What is Borrelia burgdorferi?
Borrelia burgdorferi is the bacteria responsible for causing Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in North America and Europe. It is a spirochete, meaning it has a long, spiral-shaped structure that allows it to …
What are T Cells?
T Cells (T Lymphocytes): T cells are a type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) essential for the body’s adaptive immune system, meaning they help fight specific infections and provide long-term immunity. They originate in the …