Any time you are dealing with a deadly disease, it’s good to learn all you can about it. This can help you in your fight against the disease and sometimes will prolong your life. For all those who are dealing with a disease called Mesothelioma, there is some good news on the way. I would advise that you check out a site called survivingmesothelioma.com that tells the story of Paul Kraus.

Paul is a survivor of this deadly disease. Mesothelioma Cancer is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was used in many products over the years, especially in commercial applications. Mostly used as insulation, asbestos can have long term health affects. You may not even know you have been exposed and the effects on your health may take years to show up.

Paul wrote a book all about Surviving Mesothelioma. It tells his story from a fresh angle and could be a valuable resource for those in a similar situation. The book also provides hope for those who need it. I hope that everyone will take a few minutes to check the book out and maybe you can learn something that will help you. I hope god will bless you and that you have a long full life.

Ever since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded last week, oil has been flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The spill is estimated to be about 39 miles wide by 48 miles long. The spill has not yet reached land, but threatens huge areas of the coastline. Everyone is worried about what the effects of the disaster will have on the environment.

BP is making plans to contain the spill if the pipe cannot be fixed. The problem is that the spill is now so large it will be nearly impossible to clean up. The tides and wind will play a large role on what areas will be affected. I hope the crews working on the problem will do their best work now, a lot of people and animals depend on it!

Our seas are in danger of pollution from many different things. From toxic waste to runoff, the quality of the water in our seas is suffering. One problem is that even such mundane things such as plastic are adding to the pollution. Thousands of tons of plastic end up in our seas every year. Some of these materials end up being caught by the currents and end up in giant garbage patches.

This picture shows some of the debris that can be found in different areas. The plastic breaks down into little pieces that poison fish and eventually humans. We are hoping raise awareness of the problem and encourage people to ensure their garbage is disposed of properly.

There is a new strain of bacteria that is immune to nearly every antibiotic known to man. It is called Acinetobacter baumannii. This bacterium is known as Gram-negative due to its reaction to a Gram stain test. The bacteria can cause symptoms such as pneumonia and bloodstream and urinary tract infections. It is becoming more and more common in hospitals around the world.

To date, there is no treatment for the bacteria. Its cell structure makes it difficult to develop antibiotics for it. Thousands of people in many hospitals have succumbed to its effects and died. Some few people recover on their own, but that’s not very reliable. I hope that some company will look into this situation and develop a treatment.