Category: sick

Video Shows Tender Adoption of Baby Chimpanzee by His Aunt After Mom’s Mystery Sickness

A pregnant female chimpanzee at a zoo in Switzerland has adopted her sick sister’s baby, caring for the vulnerable infant under the watchful eyes of zookeepers, even after the birth of her own baby. On Oct. 13, Basel Zoo, a nonprofit in the city of Basel, Switzerland, shared heartwarming footage of the adoptive mom with two young…


As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength

Ronald Lundquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he wasn’t prepared for what happened when he stopped going out during the COVID-19 pandemic and spent most of his time, inactive, at home. “I found it hard to get up and get out of bed,” said Lundquist, who lives with his wife of 67…


50 National Guard Troops Treated for Gastrointestinal Complaints Amid Rash of Bad Food

Approximately 50 National Guard personnel were treated for gastrointestinal issues after eating what was described as poorly prepared food, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday. Six of that set were treated at outpatient military facilities while the others received care at an aid station, John Kirby told reporters at a briefing. Some of the 5,100…


Over a Dozen Soldiers Stationed at Capitol Are Sick After Provided With Undercooked Food: Report

Members of the National Guard allegedly found metal shavings in over 70 meals and some were made sick by undercooked meat on Sunday, an ABC affiliate reported Monday. A Michigan National Guard staff sergeant whose identity is being withheld said this is a common problem for service members stationed at the U.S. Capitol building following the Jan….


More Risks Revealed for Antibiotic Exposure in Children

Children 2 years old and under who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset chronic diseases such as asthma, allergies, obesity, and ADHD, according to a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The study joins others that link antibiotic use and overuse with disease in young children, underscoring the need to weigh the prudent use…