Category: children
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World Population Reaches 8 Billion
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Until 1804, fewer than one billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we surpassed two billion. Since then, global population growth has skyrocketed, driven primarily by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health. The most recent milestone was crossed on Tuesday, November 15, when the United Nations (UN) announced…
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The Pink Words and the Gray Words
One day, without quite knowing why, everything suddenly happened: the pink words disappeared from the planet. What are pink words? They are delicate words, like “thank you”, “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “it’s so important to me”. Words so sweet that they are like honey in the heart. Was it the work of the Gray…
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Experts Warn: New TikTok Challenge Could Be Dangerous
Experts warn that a new TikTok challenge involving taping your mouth shut to stop mouth breathing while sleeping could be dangerous, especially for those with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Another Epidemic: RSV Infections Are Rising Across the Country
We have not yet emerged from the severe pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the rise of a new respiratory infection is drawing the attention of specialists. The “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” or RSV (its English acronym), a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, is spreading rapidly across the United States, especially among children.…