Unwavering liberty and timeless wellness: these are the founding pillars that define America’s soul. Amidst the fervent festivity and resonant echoes of the Star-Spangled Banner that mark the Fourth of July, we find an opportune moment to delve into the less-charted territory of health observance.
Health care
The prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions.
Dengue Fever: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Mosquito-borne Menace
In the vibrant arena of Earth’s biodiversity, one of the most enigmatic and perilous phenomena is the transmission of diseases by organisms. The perpetrators are often tiny creatures that stealthily invade our bodies, acting as transporters for deadly pathogens. One such diminutive creature is the ‘Aedes aegypti’ mosquito, the primary vector of dengue fever.
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Pursuit of Equitable Health Care Access in Rural America
In many rural areas of America, limited access to health care is coupled with scarce broadband internet availability, making it challenging for residents to benefit from the growing trend of online health services.
Warming Waters: The Rising Threat of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Along the U.S. East Coast
Researchers have found that global warming is causing the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, along the northeastern coast of the United States. The bacteria, which is found in warm, shallow coastal waters, can infect a person through a cut or insect bite during contact with seawater.
Emerging Fungus Candida Auris Poses Urgent Threat to Fragile Patients in Health Care Facilities
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the spread of Candida auris, a deadly and highly-drug resistant fungus, is occurring at an alarming rate in long-term care hospitals and other health facilities caring for very sick people.
New guidelines in the treatment of childhood obesity – AAP, US
American Academy of Pediatrics issues its first comprehensive guideline on evaluating, treating children and adolescents with obesity. AAP Issues First Update to Childhood Obesity Guidelines
Surviving a Cold Wave in North India
Northern parts of the country are experiencing severe cold waves and dense fog conditions. Heavy to very heavy fog has been observed in various parts
Tripledemic – COVID, RSV, and flu – rising in US this winter
Health experts are warning of a potential tripledemic this winter, with the seasonal flu, RSV and COVID on track to surge all at the same
COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce chances of conception but COVID-19 infection can affect male fertility
COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more than 2,000 couples that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
COVID-19 Vaccine Combo seems superior
After recognizing that the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Oxford/AstraZeneca) vaccine caused rare but severe adverse reactions, European health authorities have some recommendations.