Oh, deer. An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released a statement urging calm after almost 100 cases were clocked across the state in recent weeks. “Humans … Read more
Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
Travelers headed to Fiji this summer better pack more than just their swimsuits — they might want to add some serious bug spray. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued a warning for the tropical hotspot as dengue fever cases spike across the Western Pacific. Dengue, a potentially deadly virus spread by … Read more
Norovirus cases are surging in the US, with recent CDC data showing a sharp rise in cases compared to this time last year. Instead of waiting until you’re curled up on the bathroom floor and frantically sending a DoorDasher to pick up supplies, it may be smart to stock up on some digestive disease must-haves … Read more
You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening study. Northwestern University researchers identified more than 600 different viruses on 92 showerhead and 34 toothbrush samples — and no two samples were alike. “The number of viruses that we found is absolutely wild,” said indoor microbiologist Erica M. Hartmann, who led the study. “We … Read more
Marburg virus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27. Similar to Ebola, the rare but very severe illness can be fatal in up to 88% of people who become sick depending on the viral strain and management of the case. That’s why German authorities … Read more
US wastewater samples are showing an alarming increase in a respiratory virus that has been linked to polio-like symptoms. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can lead to acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which can cause weakness or paralysis, typically in kids. “We are detecting EV-D68 nucleic acids in wastewater across the country now, and the levels are increasing,” … Read more
They’re giving props to nasal drops. UK researchers say that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a kid’s cold by two days and reduce the risk of family members getting sick too. Kids have up to 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year, the researchers said. AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com “Children have up to … Read more
This festival is going to be sick — here’s how you can stay healthy. Over 500,000 attendees are preparing to descend upon the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. When the fun is over, some of them may catch the dreaded “festival flu.” Festival flu is not an official medical … Read more
A Dutch man with the longest case of COVID infection ever recorded suffered from the sickness for a record 613 days, with the ailment mutating into a unique new variant that baffled medical researchers. The 72-year-old unnamed patient was diagnosed with the omicron variant in February 2022, according to Time, citing research from the University of Amsterdam. … Read more
If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — originated as a secret menu item but became so popular that the chain decided to officially add it … Read more
A bird flu pandemic with the potential to be “100 times worse than COVID” may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas, experts have warned. The H5N1 avian flu has spread rapidly since a new strain was detected in 2020, affecting wild birds in every state, as well as … Read more
Long COVID can reduce a person’s IQ by up to six points, worrying research has revealed. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine found that COVID-19 was “associated with longer-term objectively measurable cognitive deficits.” Experts were attempting to learn more about the mentally straining phenomenon commonly referred to as brain fog, brought on … Read more
It’s a noro-easter. The norovirus, a hyper-contagious stomach bug, is sweeping across the Northeast, causing schools to shutter and citizens to suffer from violent diarrhea and other alarming symptoms. “It is incredibly contagious,” Dr. Alfred Sacchetti from Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, told ABC News. “Just one particle of the … Read more
Call it viral-agra. As if having Dengue fever wasn’t already hard enough, doctors in West Africa are reporting that the mosquito-borne virus — often associated with rashes, vomiting and internal bleeding — could also be causing spontaneous erections that can persist for hours. The theory is based on the story of a 17-year-old dengue patient in Burkina … Read more
Sick of winter yet? Children can suffer seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital, told Health Matters. Heather Baharestani, a 39-year-old mom and advertising executive from Manhattan, told The Post that … Read more
About one in four coronavirus patients developed long COVID, according to a new study. While most people who test positive for COVID-19 are over their symptoms within a week or two, more research is showing that some people continue to report symptoms — and even develop new ones — three months after their initial positive … Read more
It’s shocking news. “Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park is recovering after a scary bout of septic shock landed her in the hospital over the holidays. The 32-year-old actress recently shared on Instagram that “what started as tonsillitis spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs.” The life-threatening medical condition — and … Read more
As everyone continues to cough and sniffle through the winter, this health hack might be the cure. The hashtag #ImmunityCubes has 4.6 billion views on TikTok as as experts warn of the continued tripledemic — the surge of RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases. Immunity cubes are made from nutritious ingredients that are blended together and … Read more
A toddler died after catching a rare virus typically only affecting pigeons — and she’s only the fifth person known to have died from the illness. The unnamed 2-year-old girl was brought to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, New South Wales, after three weeks of nausea, vomiting and cold-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control … Read more