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- ‘Fire-breathing’ trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn
Parents are being warned of a new trend among kids, involving alcohol and an open flame.The "fire-breathing" challenge has led to reports of severe burns, according to local news outlets.Kids and teens are reportedly holding alcohol in their mouths and blowing it onto a match or another open flame to mimic "breathing fire."CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESAccording to Philadelphia’s 6abc News (WPVI), a teen in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, was intubated and treated for burns to the face, neck and chest after attempting the trend."Luckily, in this particular case, it did not burn the building down," Al Hussey, Wilmerding Borough Fire Marshal, told WPVI."But somebody really got hurt, and, you know, is going to have life-altering injuries."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERPitcairn Fire Chief Tommy Dick told CBS News Pittsburgh (KDKA) that the 14-year-old girl was playing with isopropyl alcohol at a local apartment complex."It's not a very smart thing for anybody to do, let alone children," Dick said. "It's supposed to be for cleaning off wounds and cuts and stuff, not ingesting and trying to blow fire.""This could have easily gone inside their digestive tract, and she could have died," he added.Anyone who has ingested isopropyl alcohol requires immediate medical attention, according to Healthline, as it can cause stomach pain, dizziness, confusion and slowed breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to a coma.Fire experts are urging parents to closely monitor which household products are within their children’s reach."If they're doing their hair with chemicals, if they're taking isopropyl alcohol in the room, or any type of fingernail polish remover," Hussey said. "Obviously, monitor your lighters and your matches and educate your children."TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZMultiple cases of children's injuries have occurred in recent weeks after being allegedly "inspired" by online stunts, WPVI reported. One trend involved microwaving a toy that burst and left severe burns on a 9-year-old's face. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - What’s healthier to drink: cold or hot water? Here’s what an expert ...A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced.Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort.One of the most long-standing health claims is that ice-cold water boosts calorie burn by forcing the body to heat it up. While this is grounded in science, the actual impact may be minimal.ONE TYPE OF OLIVE OIL HAS A SURPRISING EFFECT ON BRAINPOWER DURING AGINGUltimately, experts say, the health impact of water temperature depends on the goal — weight loss, athletic performance, digestion or comfort."As per research, in the 90 minutes after consuming cold or room temperature water, energy expenditure increases minimally by 2.9% (cold water) and 2.3% (room temperature)," Tanya Freirich, a registered dietitian and diabetes expert in North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.While the body does expend energy to warm up cold water, Freirich noted that it’s "not significant enough to make it worthwhile" for weight loss. Hot water doesn’t exactly melt fat, however, she added.For those looking to lose or manage weight, Freirich suggests focusing on "how much" rather than "how cold." She pointed to research involving overweight women who added an extra 1.5 liters of water to their daily intake. Over eight weeks, the participants saw measurable weight loss.YOUR BEDROOM TEMPERATURE COULD BE PUTTING YOUR HEART IN SERIOUS DANGER, STUDY WARNS"The extra water may suppress the appetite or may play a part in energy production and expenditure," Freirich said. The temperature of drinking water should not affect how well the body utilizes nutrients, she added, noting that more research is needed.For those exercising in heat and humidity, the goal should be to rehydrate without excessive fluid loss through sweat. Research on thermoregulation suggests there is an ideal water temperature for athletes.While drinking water can trigger sweating as the body regulates its temperature, 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit was associated with the least amount of perspiration.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES"Cool, but not cold," Freirich emphasized. Drinking water in this specific range helps the body rehydrate efficiently without causing gastrointestinal distress.There are several reasons someone might opt for warm water, including its effect on relaxation and digestion. Studies have found that warmer liquids can accelerate gastric emptying, effectively waking up the gut.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZThe benefits may be mental as well. Freirich points to… [TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
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- Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western stat...Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm.Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California — specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Davis, per reports.The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering.FLU SEASON COULD LINGER INTO SPRING AS DOCTORS WARN OF SECOND WAVE ON THE WAYHMPV is in the same viral family as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and was first discovered in 2001, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), part of the CDC, monitors samples of wastewater (sewage) for viruses and bacteria to detect infection patterns in communities."It is a single-stranded RNA virus, like flu and COVID," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. "The virus is increasing not only in the west, but also around the country."The wastewater data also show that HMPV is rising sharply in the Midwest and Northeast.URGENT WARNING ISSUED BY CDC AS CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS OUTBREAK HITS VACATION DESTINATIONThe most common symptoms of the virus in healthy children and adults include cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath, per the CDC.Those at highest risk of severe illness, such as pneumonia, include young children, older adults and those who are immunocompromised. It leads to over 650,000 hospitalizations yearly worldwide, according to Siegel.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZRare effects of HMPV can include asthma attacks, wheezing, difficulty breathing, bronchiolitis (infection of the small airways), ear infections, croup (a "barking" cough) and fever, per the CDC.Adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can experience complications of their illness if they contract HMPV. "It can worsen chronic lung conditions," Siegel confirmed.The virus can be transmitted from close personal contact, as well as from coughing, sneezing and touching contaminated surfaces, per the CDC.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERHMPV is most commonly reported from winter through spring.There is currently no vaccine or treatment for the virus, the CDC notes, but HMPV can be diagnosed via testing by a healthcare provider. Supportive care includes drinking plenty of hydrating fluids and resting.The agency provides the following prevention methods to help curb spread.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - ‘Women grow up with pain as a part of their lives’A health campaigner says women's relationship to pain is shaped by the way they grow up with it as a part of their lives. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be ‘societal failure’, says C...England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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