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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer said his 9-month-old son is stable after undergoing surgery to stop bleeding. Switzer chronicled son Christian’s medical situation over the weekend on Twitter, prompting an outpouring of public support. Switzer’s most recent post Sunday came after the operation was completed and he said his son is “resting.” On Saturday, Switzer said his son had “woke up in his blood” and had tested positive for COVID-19. He said doctors were trying to determine the cause of the bleeding. In his latest update, Switzer said a gastrointestinal specialist “found several sites of bleeding” and samples were sent for a biopsy. The 26-year-old Switzer spent last season on Cleveland’s practice squad. He was drafted by Dallas in 2017 and spent two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Switzer initially reached out to his Twitter followers asking for prayers for his son, who he said needed three blood transfusions on Saturday due to low hemoglobin levels. … [Read more...] about Browns’ Switzer said 9-month-old son stable after surgery

THEY were once three of Britain’s biggest people - with one spending eight years in bed due to their colossal size. But Andrew Hill, Claire Clucas and Emily Ingold were given the chance to transform their lives thanks to the help of Channel 4 documentary, Shut-Ins: Britain’s Fattest People. All three received specialist counselling and weight loss surgery after turning to the show two years ago in a desperate bid to shed the pounds - and have since lost more than 40st combined. And the cameras return for a one-off special, airing tonight, charting their incredible weight loss journeys. Here, we speak to them about their amazing transformations… 'When I'm hungry it's a bloodbath' ANDREW HILL, 51, struggled to walk from one end of his Cotswolds home to the other two years ago after his weight shot up to 37st. With a BMI of more than 68, he was classed as super, super morbidly obese. But since having bariatric surgery through the show in 2018 he has lost a whopping … [Read more...] about Britain’s fattest people show their incredible transformations after Channel 4 show

LUZ ZUNIGA/Stuff Sam Wastney of Motueka, hopes her online campaign moves the government towards funding help for women suffering from the painful and debilitating condition of endometriosis. Women with severe endometriosis don’t qualify for funded egg freezing – despite many experiencing infertility as a result of the painful disease – leading experts to call for public funding, saying the system is discriminatory. People about to have treatments that will irreversibly harm their fertility, such as chemotherapy, are given public funding. But women with advanced endometriosis, an inflammatory pelvic disease that damages a woman’s ovaries and fertility, are not. “Those with endometriosis are disadvantaged and discriminated against because their life-altering and painful disease doesn’t meet the same threshold of care [as other fertility-reducing health issues],” Endometriosis New Zealand chief executive Dr Deb Bush​ said. “I believe it [egg freezing] should be discussed … [Read more...] about Experts call for fertility funding as egg freezing out of reach for women with severe endometriosis

Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development hinh anh 1 A shrimp farming area in Phu Yen province Vietnam is to have 280,000 ha of marine aquaculture area and 10.5 million cubic metres of farming cages by 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Annual marine aquaculture output and export turnover are expected to reach 850,000 tonnes and between 800 million and 1 billion USD, the ministry said. The MARD has taken a series of measures to promote sustainable marine aquaculture in coastal areas nationwide, towards turning the sector into a key part of the country’s maritime economy by 2045. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said agencies have coordinated with coastal localities to review and build a plan for aquaculture development in Vietnam to 2030 with a vision to 2045. The plan will focus on … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 7

CBD products have gained popularity over the last decade because of its therapeutic properties. The cannabinoid compound cannabidiol is found in the Cannabis sativa strain and connects with a dog’s endocannabinoid system. Because cannabinoids are already naturally produced within the body of a canine, CBD oil products are supplements rather than medications that treats illnesses and help in a dog’s diet. When CBD is added into your dog’s diet is holds many health benefits and can result in your dog living a happier and healthier lifestyle. Here is a list of all the benefits that you can expect to see in your dog when you decide to add CBD oil into their diet. 1. Pain Relief For any pooch who is suffering from pain caused by arthritis or post-surgery, CBD oil can act as a powerful painkiller. This is because the endocannabinoid system helps regulate pain in the body. Once there is an introduction of cannabinoids into the bloodstream, it connects with certain receptors that send … [Read more...] about Benefits of Introducing CBD Oil For Pets Into Your Dog’s Diet