Diseases
Know the symptoms and treatments of the most common diseases in children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Vaccination schedule for different ages
What vaccines are required for different ages in the US? Chickenpox, diphtheria, influenza and smallpox are mandatory. Find out the CDC's vaccination schedule. Find out the vaccination…
What is whooping cough? What you need to know…
Everything you need to know about this disease. Whooping Cough is a highly contagious disease. You must be extremely careful with children. Winter often means children and…
What vaccines do people with diabetes need?
Vaccines are important for everyone. Do diabetics need to be vaccinated? What kind of vaccines should diabetics get? Vaccines for diabetics. The Walgreens vaccination campaign has started…
US government releases influenza drugs from the national stockpile
Flu season is wreaking havoc in the US. Authorities are releasing influenza drugs from the national stockpile. This comes amid cases of RSV in children and a…
Recall of frozen chicken entree sold at Walmart stores in the US
Recall of frozen chicken entree at Walmart stores. The food may contain shrimp that was not listed on the label. This could harm people with shellfish allergies.…
What vaccinations do I need to travel abroad?
Thousands of people travel abroad over the holidays. Some countries require certain vaccines to enter. Find out what vaccinations you need to travel abroad. Thousands of Americans…
What is in vaccines? Everything you need to know!
Find out why vaccinations are so important. The essential components of a vaccine. The consequences of not getting vaccinated. What is in vaccines? Vaccination is extremely important…
The real reason you’re always tired
27% of Americans report waking up tired most of the week. People who sleep less than six hours a night are at more risk for fatigue. Find…
FDA authorizes updated Covid-19 boosters for children under 5
Covid boosters for kids under 5. The FDA authorized the vaccines for younger children. Get your updated booster in time for the holidays. As cases rise, fficials…
Respiratory syncytial virus: 4 RSV symptoms you need to know
Respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, is riskiest for children under two years. Between 58,000 and 80,000 hospitalizations are reported per year in children under five. Knowing the symptoms…
Multiple deaths from aseptic meningitis in Mexico
Authorities detected a fungus in anesthesia. It could be causing an outbreak of aseptic meningitis. At least 20 women have died from the disease. A fungus is…
Woman dies after doctor prescribes laxatives, ignoring more serious symptoms
Louise Gemma Gray died after being prescribed laxatives. Months later, she died of terminal cancer. She had previously been treated for cervical cancer. A woman dies after…
What is the new ‘Hellhound’ Covid variant?
Just when you thought the worst was over... What is the new "Hellhound" Covid-19 variant? It will be the dominant strain by December. Carolina Darias, Spain's Minister…
Zetomipzomib: A promising treatment for Lupus
Zetomipzomib is a promising new alternative for treating Lupus. It has shown positive results in people with lupus nephritis. Many people throughout the world suffer from this…
The United States could have its first RSV vaccine soon
The United States could have its first RSV vaccine soon. The disease afflicts babies and has serious consequences. The FDA is supervising the study to approve it.…
FDA issues massive recall of dry shampoo due to possible cancer-causing chemical
The FDA issued a recall of certain dry shampoos sold in the US. The recall is due to the possible presence of cancer-causing chemicals. Dove, Suave, Bed…
What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?
Did you know that almost half of the adult population in the United States suffers from hypertension? Globally, high blood pressure kills 10 million people each year.…
What is Listeria and why should we be concerned?
According to the CDC, Listeria causes about 260 deaths a year in the United States. Every year, at least 1,600 cases of listeriosis, a bacterial infection with…
Why should you get a flu shot each year?
According to the CDC, an average of 52,000 deaths per year from influenza have been recorded in the United States in the past decade. In the last…
Mass recall of 93 cheeses linked to Listeria outbreak in the US
Authorities order a massive recall of more than 90 cheeses sold in the United States. The cheeses were sold in Lidl, Sprouts, Athenian Foods and Whole Foods.…
What does your blood type mean?
There are four main blood types, each determined by genes inherited from your parents. Each group is subdivided into RhD positive or RhD negative, which means that…
Alert! Two tons of sausage recalled due to possible contamination
Two tons of sausage have been recalled due to possible contamination. Some products are being recalled due to the possibility of thin blue plastic in the sausages.…
4 ways to lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure is a condition that affects more than 100 million Americans. It is possible to regulate blood pressure by adopting healthier habits. Smoking, drinking alcohol…
Urgent recall ordered for 10 cheeses due to Listeria
Officials order an urgent cheese recall in the United States since they could be contaminated with Listeria. A dozen cheeses were affected by the recall. Find out…
First death related to monkeypox reported in the US
The United States has recorded its first death of a person with monkeypox. The case was registered in Texas, according to the Department of Health. The deceased…
US authorizes updated Covid-19 vaccines that target Omicron
The United States authorized its first updated Covid-19 vaccines that target Omicron variants. They could be available in a few days. FDA approved modified formulas produced by…
Massive frozen pizza recall in the US
Massive recall of frozen pizzas in the United States. More than 156,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni pizza is being recalled. This is the third recall of Pizza…
Urgent recall: Breads and pretzel products recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
King's Hawaiian orders urgent recall of breads and pretzel products in the US. The recall comes after a massive recall by the Lyons Magnus company. The recall…
Butter recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
Epicurean Butter is recalling hundreds of tubs from stores. The butter recall was issued because it could be contaminated with a bacteria. They urged the public not…
Wendy’s pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
Wendy's pulls lettuce from its sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak. The decision was made at restaurants located in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The dangerous E. coli continues…
What is Rett Syndrome, the disease Richard Engel’s son died of?
NBC News correspondent Richard Enge's son has died of Rett Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disease. Engel shocked his followers with a sad Twitter message. Popular…
CDC Issues E. coli outbreak warning
CDC issues outbreak warning. Which states are having outbreaks? How did the bacteria spread? WARNING! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported a dangerous…
E. coli continues to spread in Michigan and Ohio putting millions on high alert
An outbreak of E. coli continues to spread in Michigan and Ohio. Residents are on high alert due to the rapidly spreading E. coli bacteria. Authorities have…
Frozen pizzas recalled for fear they may contain metal
US health authorities issued a recall of frozen pizzas. The frozen pizzas were recalled due to fears they may contain metal. More than 13,000 pounds of pizza…
Polio virus detected in New York City sewage
Polio virus detected in New York City. The virus was found in the city's wastewater a week after the first case in years was reported. Authorities make…
What is polio and why is it back?
What is polio? Why are health authorities worried? What are the symptoms of polio? POLIO IS BACK? Polio, or poliomyelitis, was one of the most feared diseases…
CDC announces elimination of quarantine and distancing measures for COVID
Health authorities in the United States eliminate some Covid-19 quarantine recommendations. The CDC also ended social distancing measures. The change is because most of the population has…
New symptoms of monkeypox include rectal pain and penis swelling
According to statistics, so far 5,811 cases of monkeypox have been registered in the United States, with New York, Florida and California ahead in the count of…
China sounds the alarm after detecting 35 cases of the new and dangerous Langya virus
Again! It's a reminder of 2019 when Covid-19 began to spread. China sounds the alarm after detecting 35 cases of the novel Langya virus. We tell you…
4 foods you should eat if you suffer from arthritis
People with arthritis can benefit from a balanced diet that includes foods rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties. Eating these foods regularly could reduce symptoms that,…
New York warns of possible «community spread» of polio and urges the public to get vaccinated
Authorities warn of potential "community spread" of polio in New York. They ask the public to get vaccinated immediately. The disease was one of the most feared…
Recall of ice cream sold in Texas and Mexico due to a labeling error
Recall of ice cream sold in Mexico and Texas due to a labeling error. The ice cream contains a known allergen that is not declared on the…
Biden continues to test positive for Covid-19 and his cough returns
President Joe Biden continues to test positive for Covid-19. Biden has developed a loose cough, according to a medical report. The president remains free of fever. President…
CDC issues warning: 23 babies are hospitalized for parechovirus infections
CDC issues warning about parechovirus. About 23 babies have been hospitalized. The CDC sent an alert to doctors and hospitals. THE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS GROWS. The Centers…
Trader Joe’s cookie recall: If you bought these popular desserts, toss them!
Trader Joe's cookie recall is expanded. Enjoy Life ordered a recall of a dozen desserts a few weeks ago. The cookies could contain pieces of plastic. Trader…
California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox
California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox. The action is intended to bolster both states' monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads across the country.…
