Chronic Conditions
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening tropical disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas who discovered it in 1909, this disease primarily affects individuals in rural and impoverished areas of Latin America. Understanding its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and…
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that four residents of the state have tested positive for Powassan virus (POWV). This is the first time that POWV has been detected in Connecticut in 2023.
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that a nasal vaccine adjuvant, or a substance added to nasal vaccines to trigger a stronger immune response, can stop COVID-19 infection in both young and old mice.
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) has released its latest map of epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific. The map shows that there are currently no active outbreaks of disease in the region, but there are a number of countries where cases of influenza and COVID-19 are…
New Mexico health officers have verified the first case of West Nile contagion in the state in 2023. The case was reported in a Bernalillo County occupant who’s presently recovering.
As the summer heat continues, many people may find themselves feeling uncomfortable and hot. However, for those with an overactive thyroid, the heat can be even more of a challenge.
African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to threaten the global swine industry, raising concerns about its potential impact on the United States. The U.S. pork industry, one of the largest in the world, could suffer significant losses if ASF were to make its way into the country. So, the question arises:…
Senolysis, a relatively new approach in the field of medical research, holds immense promise for developing innovative therapeutics to combat both cancer and age-related diseases. This groundbreaking concept revolves around selectively targeting and eliminating senescent cells, which accumulate in various tissues as we age.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Australia has continued to decline in the past week. As of July 21, 2023, there have been a total of 18,927 new cases reported across the country. This is a decrease of 13% from the previous week.
Hey there! Dealing with head and neck cancer can seriously mess with your ability to swallow. It can make eating and drinking a total struggle, which really isn’t cool. But guess what? There’s some good news on the horizon when it comes to radiation therapy, and it could bring some…
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