COVID-19 Infection Increases Risk of Developing a Debilitating Heart Condition by Five Times; Vaccines May Also Trigger It Too

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.10.2023 21:33 PM

POTS, a debilitating heart condition, is strongly linked to COVID-19 infection and a lesser degree to vaccines; but more research is needed to confirm the findings. Read the article to learn more.

Powerful New Weapon Against Food Contamination Uses Harmless Bacteria-Eating Viruses

12.05.2022 09:30 AM

Scientists harness bacteriophages or bacteria-eating viruses to create a powerful food decontamination spray. Read the article to learn more details.

FDA Approves Prescription Feces-Based Microbial Treatment for Life-Threatening Diarrhea

12.02.2022 05:12 AM

After many years, the US FDA finally approves the feces-based microbial treatment to be used in the prevention of recurring life-threatening diarrhea. Tap the article to learn more details.

Naegleria Fowleri: Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infected 154 Individuals, Spreading Further Midwest

11.25.2022 10:00 AM

Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba, has spread its virus throughout the midwest region. Learn more about this news here!

Physical Brain Changes Detected in People Who Had COVID-19 Infection

11.22.2022 01:59 AM

A new study found that COVID-19 is linked to serious long-term complications even months after recovery from the infection. Check out how the deadly virus changed the brain in some patients.

Surging Respiratory Viral Infections Cases Highlight Cracks in America's Healthcare Workforce

11.04.2022 22:55 PM

Seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections shot up earlier this year than in previous years, causing Orange County in California to declare a health emergency on Halloween. Read the article to learn more about this year's RSV outbreak.

CDC Reports 6,883 Monkeypox Cases, 173 Deaths in 13 African Countries: Current Global Outbreaks Still Do Not improve the Continent's State

10.28.2022 10:18 AM

There have been monkeypox cases reported in eight endemic and five non-endemic countries this year and has drastically increased during the outbreak. Read the article to learn more details.

Black-Dotted Maggot-Like Parasites Found Wriggling Out of Woman’s Arms After Months of Skin Irritation

10.23.2022 03:05 AM

Read on to know how experts should remove the maggot-like parasites from an infected person. A woman who had just traveled across Central and South America discovered a botfly larva crawling out of a cut on her arm five weeks after her travel.

Woman Who Complained About Pain, Blurriness Had 23 Contact Lenses Lodged in Her Eyes: Here's Why You Should Not Wear Them Overnight

10.17.2022 04:33 AM

A California-based ophthalmologist shared a video online of a woman who had 23 contact lenses under her eyelids after forgetting to remove them at night. Check out this story to learn proper ways to care of the eyes when wearing contact lenses.

Color of Snot Matters: Here’s What Kind of Mucus Tells About a Person’s Health

10.11.2022 10:00 AM

Mucus is usually linked to the runny, goopy, gummy, that comes out from the nose, but this sticky fluid is one of the biggest defenders in the body. Check out this article on what mucus color tells about a person's health.

Universal Masking Recommendations Dropped in Healthcare Settings Except for Areas With High COVID-19 Transmissions, CDC Reports

09.28.2022 01:22 AM

The CDC has dropped its universal masking recommendation for healthcare settings. It said though that there are some exceptions. Read to know more information.

Hemorrhoid Treatment Threat to Man's Health After Plastic Ball Got Stuck in His Rectum

09.15.2022 11:15 AM

A man was rushed to the hospital after he supposedly shoved a tennis ball-sized plastic object inside his anus. Read to know more about this rare medical case.

Medieval Augustinian Friars Found to be Infected by Intestinal Parasites; Infection May Have Benn Caused by Poor Sanitation

08.21.2022 02:12 AM

Augustinian friars were discovered to have been infected by intestinal parasites. Were these infections caused by poor sanitation? Read to find out.

Development of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibodies Underway

08.13.2022 01:13 AM

A new study describes various vaccine and antibody strategies for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that could help in preventing the disease in at-risk groups. Read the article to learn more.

Combination of Betadine and Silver Colloidal Gel Shows High Efficacy in Preventing Serious Infections in Large Wounds

08.11.2022 09:05 AM

A new study found a combination of betadine and silver colloidal gel effectively eliminates infection-causing bacteria, suggesting a superior approach to treatment. Read the article to know more.

Tourists Feeding Fish at British Beauty Spot Blamed for Killing Almost All Fish in a Lake

07.16.2022 01:43 AM

Feeding fish in a popular British tourist spot caused a strange bacterial infection that killed almost all fish in the lake. Read this article to know the full story.

Tularemia Alert: Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment Confirms First Human Case of Rare Rabbit Fever in the County

06.03.2022 23:48 PM

A child in Pueblo county has been treated for the rare infectious disease called tularemia or rabbit fever and is expected to make a full recovery soon. Continue reading for the details.

Monkeypox: Is There Any Treatment to the Disease or Is It Another Pandemic to be Worried About?

05.27.2022 07:30 AM

Monkeypox has been spreading in many countries nowadays. Is this another pandemic we should worry about? Read to find out more about the possible treatment.

Monkeypox Outbreak in UK: How Does the Disease Spread? 5 Steps to Take to Prevent Transmission of the Virus

05.15.2022 02:37 AM

2 new cases of monkeypox have been reported in England. How is this infectious disease spreading and how can it be prevented? Read on to find the answers.

Eyes Could Hold the Clue of Toxoplasma in Humans: Here's How This Parasitic Infection Can Be Detected

05.12.2022 05:03 AM

Toxoplasma gondii is the most successful parasite in the world and many have it but are not aware that they do. Read on to learn how the eyes could hold the clue if a person has toxoplasmosis.

Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19 Infection Difference: How and When to Avoid Both Conditions

05.11.2022 09:30 AM

The number of COVID-19 cases is rising and so do the occurrences of seasonal allergies. Find out the difference and how to avoid the two conditions.