Measles claims the lives of over 500 children in Bangladesh.
Hantavirus and Ebola are in the news, but there’s another severe outbreak happening that’s not getting much attention. “We’ve been raising our voices about this issue, yet it remains largely ignored,” says Hasina Rahman. “The situation has been quite silent.” She refers to a serious measles outbreak currently affecting Bangladesh. Since mid-March, the country has […]
How Garlic Keeps Mosquitoes Away and Stops Them from Reproducing
Garlic as a Natural Insect Repellent Garlic has long been thought of as a natural way to keep mosquitoes at bay. Many people believe its strong aroma deters these insects, which not only disrupt sleep but also spread diseases like dengue fever and malaria. Recently, scientific research has provided some backing for this belief. A […]
Your Blood Type Influences the Chances of Early Stroke, Study Finds
Blood Type and Stroke Risk: New Insights It may surprise you, but your blood type might actually play a role in your health. Recent research indicates a noteworthy connection between blood type and the risk of experiencing a stroke. Specifically, individuals with type A blood appear to face an increased risk of having a stroke […]
Cancer affected their sex lives; medical professionals are assisting patients and couples in rediscovering intimacy.
Facing Cancer’s Impact on Intimacy The night Eden and her partner planned to celebrate their one-year anniversary turned into an unimaginable ordeal. Instead of a romantic evening, they found themselves in an urgent care clinic, where Eden, a 31-year-old artist just beginning her career, received the horrifying news: she had advanced cancer. This diagnosis followed […]
How much protein do we actually require? Experts clarify the grocery store trend.
Understanding Protein Needs in Today’s Diet Protein is ubiquitous today—found in breakfast cereals, snacks, dairy, beverages, and even bread. What started as a shift towards healthier living has evolved into a large market filled with fortified foods, social media influencers, and a fair amount of nutritional anxiety. But just how much protein do we truly […]
Residents close to the center of the Ebola outbreak share their fears and worries about false information.
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Hélène Akilimali is taking all necessary precautions to avoid getting Ebola, such as wearing a face mask in public. However, her job as a cocoa seller in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—which is at the center of the current outbreak—means she interacts daily with various […]
A Large Study Reveals Our Mistakes About Fasting
Fasting and Cognitive Performance: New Insights Fasting is often considered a useful method for weight loss, but there’s a common belief that skipping meals might harm cognitive abilities. But is this effect on mental performance really unavoidable during fasting? A recent extensive review suggests it’s not necessarily the case. The analysis, which examined 63 scientific […]
Three Red Cross volunteers die from Ebola as cases increase in Uganda
Ebola Virus Claims Lives of Three Red Cross Volunteers Three volunteers from the Red Cross have tragically passed away, believed to have contracted the Ebola virus while on a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that at the […]
Understanding sepsis: Dangerous but difficult to identify
Think of sepsis as a hidden danger. It claims about 350,000 lives in the U.S. each year and is responsible for nearly one-fifth of deaths worldwide. Yet, you won’t see it listed among the “leading causes of death.” That’s somewhat surprising. Sepsis typically begins as something else—like infections in the lungs, skin, or urinary tract. […]
US temporarily restricts entry for green-card holders from African countries
Temporary Entry Ban for Green-Card Holders from Certain African Countries US officials have instituted a temporary ban preventing green-card holders from entering the country if they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days. This measure, announced on Friday, is part of broader efforts […]