Experts are raising alarms as the enterovirus D68, linked to a polio-like illness called AFM, is being detected more frequently in US wastewater, which causes paralysis in young children, and there is no cure or specific treatment for AFM.
Vector-based diseases are on the rise in the US, and experts attribute this to the unpredictable nature of the seasons and the post-COVID uptick in these illnesses.
The exemption of vaccination trend is skyrocketing in Pa, leading to a decline in vaccination rates for childhood diseases like measles, which poses a serious public health threat by making outbreaks more likely.
A man's CT scan unveiled the presence of parasitic infection inside the gut area from an undercooked pork. The incident, hence, reminded us of the dangers of consuming raw or undercooked meat, emphasizing the importance of food safety.
Most women don't have an idea that in their fight against cancer of the breast, diet helps in preventing that majorly. But, less dissemination of knowledge plays a role in the lack of awareness.
Clade 1b, a new variant of mpox in picture has been classified as a global health emergency, prompting calls for increased awareness and preparedness measures worldwide.
Researchers found an improvement in bio-markers related to inflammation in those living in areas with more trees as compared to others who showed higher levels of such markers, indicating a higher risk of heart-related problems and others.
The finding of mosquitoes' infrared detection gave a crucial tool to their host-seeking arsenal, deepening our understanding and potential control of these deadly insects.
The WHO called for a state of an emergency after new strains of mpox showed up across globe beyond Africa; the global health agency also urged for immediate steps to stop concerning spread of the virus.