Public health experts have warned that treatable diseases that have been neglected and nearly eradicated in Africa are making a resurgence, The New York Times reported. What is going on? Onchocerciasis, or “river blindness,” is a “painful and debilitating” vector-borne parasitic disease transmitted by infected chickens, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Vivien Sil … Read more
In a new study researchers had five people infected with the flu mingle with 11 people who did not have the virus in a hotel room with limited ventilation, but with a high rate of air circulation. In the end, none of the healthy participants got sick, which may be due to the age of … Read more
The Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases across the country. The symptoms of the virus look a little different right now. Here, doctors share what to watch out for and how to protect yourself from the latest variant. A newer variant of COVID called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. … Read more