The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported more than 14,000 cases of monkeypox in the United States and is increasing rapidly, with the vast majority among gay or bisexual men. As cases begin to appear outside this community, they will provide insight into alternative means that the virus can spread. Close and … Read more
Washing yourself may reduce the psychological consequences of stressful events, according to new research published in social psychology and personality science, The new findings provide some of the first scientific evidence that self-cleansing is related to a reduction in anxiety. But why were scientists interested in investigating the link between self-cleaning and stress? “Blame it … Read more
Washing yourself may reduce the psychological consequences of stressful events, according to new research published in social psychology and personality science, The new findings provide some of the first scientific evidence that self-cleansing is related to a reduction in anxiety. But why were scientists interested in investigating the link between self-cleaning and stress? “Blame it … Read more
story at a glance As of 2017, approximately 5.4 million American adults have an autism spectrum disorder. The results of the larger study may help drive future treatments for the condition. The researchers also hope that the findings will lead to genetic testing to identify those at risk. The analysis of more than 150,000 people, … Read more
Women are diagnosing themselves with neurodivergent conditions like ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) after watching trending TikTok videos. Doctors explained to Women’s Health that women are statistically more likely to ignore symptoms and go undiagnosed, but cautioned that diagnoses should be given to licensed professionals — not armchair “experts” on social media. TikTok videos explaining various ADHD … Read more
The first case of polio in the US since 2013 has rocked New York state, especially because it occurred in an area where many people have not been vaccinated against the disease. Rockland County recently announced that a young adult living in the area was partially paralyzed by polio. Poliovirus has been eradicated in the … Read more
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Nigerian doctor who treated the 2017 monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria told Fox News in an interview that the virus now “shows all the signs of becoming an established STD,” as more US cases emerge and the Biden administration has treated the outbreak to public health. Said … Read more
Monkeypox is an orthopox virus related to smallpox. It was first identified in humans in Africa in 1970. Currently, there is a global outbreak and spread of the virus in the US. The first case in the US was identified in May 2022. Today, as of August 16, 2022, there are 12,689 cases in the … Read more
What’s more, a review article published in The BMJ cites research that found that drinking “scalding hot” mate increases the risk of esophageal cancer. The research, published in the American Association for Cancer Research journal, was based on two case studies: the 1988 to 2005 Uruguay study and the 1986 to 1992 multinational study in … Read more
COVID-19 Prevention Strategies Monitoring of COVID-19 community levels to guide COVID-19 prevention efforts. Individuals can use information about the current level of impact of COVID-19 on their community to decide which prevention behaviors to use and when (all or at specific times), for critical illness Depending on your risk and for members of your household, … Read more
We know that consuming too much salt raises blood pressure, which can lead to heart problems. A new study has now set out this connection in clear, unambiguous terms in the form of a public health message. Looking at health data for adults in China, the study’s authors estimate that a reduction of just 1 … Read more
According to new research from Cedars-Sinai, most people who were infected with the Omicron version of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, did not know they had the virus. Cedars-Sinai researchers found that 56% were unaware they had been infected with the virus that causes[{” attribute=””>COVID-19. The majority of people who were likely infected with … Read more
(The Hill) — Federal officials are investigating a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak that was identified in Ohio and Michigan, in which about 30 people were infected with the bacteria from an unknown source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has so far identified 29 people who have become ill due to E. coli … Read more
“To our knowledge, this study represents the largest effort to date to determine the global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, and it provides a measure of the risk-attributable burden for specific cancers at a national, international level. This contributes to a growing body of evidence aimed at assessing globally,” said Dr. D., director … Read more
Whether you opt for repellant, long sleeves or citronella coils, the dreaded mosquito drone is always back at you. Now researchers say they have found the mechanism behind the insect’s ability to homicide on humans. Humans release an aromatic cocktail of body odor, heat, and carbon dioxide, which varies from person to person and mosquitoes … Read more
Comment on this story Comment White House officials on Thursday took steps to expand access to monkeypox vaccines, including a deal to eliminate 2.5 million vials in the United States. Although some local health officials applauded the move, others were increasingly panicked. The plan is to increase existing supplies by splitting vaccine doses into fifths, … Read more
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says one case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the county. The Department of Health says monkeypox is a rare disease that is in the same family of viruses that cause smallpox. The department says symptoms are similar between the two, but monkeypox is mild and … Read more
photo, steklow ,Shutterstock, West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes in the New York City area, with at least two cases being found in humans. If you weren’t for the last major panic of West Nile nearly 20 years ago, you might be wondering what this disease is and whether … Read more
Michelle Tynan, 32, wrote to her mother last week with a question that had never crossed her mind before: Did she get the polio vaccine? “Yes you did!” Her mom wrote back, a photo of her polio vaccination record and another, low-pressure reminder: “Plus, you got the mail.” Health officials reported a case of polio … Read more
