Imagine this: you're cozy at home, the heater's on, and flu season is kicking in. Now, add to that a bird flu, H5N1, that's spreading like wildfire among cows. Sounds scary, right? That's where we are now. This virus hasn't jumped to humans yet, but the chance is high as winter rolls in. We're in a
In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports
The U. S. Supreme Court is mulling over a hot topic: flavored e-cigarettes. Two companies argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unfairly refused to approve their products, saying they might make young people start smoking. The FDA, on the other hand, worries about the health risks. Justi
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a well-known Democrat, has caused a stir by backing Donald Trump. His views on medical science, which challenge mainstream experts, have drawn the support of some voters who lost trust in doctors and scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic. People like Savannah Fisher from Fl
Hepatitis B, caused by the HBV virus, is a serious health issue not just globally, but also in Nigeria. With over 296 million people infected worldwide, it leads to grave conditions like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, ranking high among the leading causes of death. In Lafia, Nasarawa State, the s
West Nile Virus, or WNV, has been around since the 1930s when it was first found in Uganda. This virus is now a big global health problem, spreading to new places, especially in Europe and North America. Changes in the climate, like milder winters and longer summers, make it easier for the mosquitoe
Imagine this: a teacher finds a bat in her classroom, tries to help it, and ends up with a rabies infection. Sadly, Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old art teacher from California, passed away from rabies after being bitten by a bat she found in her classroom. The bite happened in mid-October, but she didn't
Imagine a city that decided to stop adding fluoride to its water. What would happen? Let's look at Juneau, Alaska, which did just that in 2007. In a study published in 2018, researchers found that kids who grew up after the ban had more cavities and needed more dental treatments. This led to a 73% i
Imagine living in a city where half of the people struggle to get enough food. Now, add to that the constant fear of violence in your neighborhood. Sounds scary, right? Well, that's the reality for many adults and older adults living in a health district of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. A recent
Hey there! If you're a fan of raw milk, listen up. Health officials in LA County are raising the alarm about some raw milk from Raw Farm Milk, LLC that might be carrying the bird flu virus. This isn't some ordinary milk, it's the cream top whole milk sold in half and quarter gallons with a certain l
