#disease-prevention

#disease-prevention

Central to this window is the delivery of colostrum, which provides essential antibodies and energy. To ensure success, she recommends following a "two by four" rule. "...getting colostrum in within those first four hours is really critical to getting the best absorption," says Fowler, specifying that calves should receive two litres by four hours of age and an additional two litres by 12 hours. She points out that failure of passive transfer can lead to a 10-kilogram decrease in weaning weight.

The timing allows for water to work its way down to plant roots before the sun gets too strong. Midday watering often results in faster evaporation from the soil's surface, which is not only wasteful but also unhelpful to plants. Watering in the evening risks the opposite: Without sufficient sunlight for evaporation, excess moisture becomes trapped within and between plants, creating a perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew and fungal diseases.

Walking consistently is a great form of exercise that reduces cardiovascular mortality ... and often correlates to other healthy habits and behaviors,

mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and scientists are using that Nobel Prize-winning technology to develop vaccines and treatments against diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis.

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and caused illness in 58 others since late July.

The mosquitoes released in Djibouti are a vital tool in combating malaria, but their effectiveness needs to be complemented by existing prevention methods like nets and vaccines.