Researching, Treating and Preventing SARS-Inducing Viruses
Scientists have been working on a vaccine against SARS – or the deadly virus that causes SARS – for almost three years. But while they continue their research, there is still no medical consensus as to whether or not they have made a breakthrough that will help to treat or prevent future outbreaks of this... Read More
Lifestyle Factors That Can Have A Significant Impact On Individual’s Health
Across the country, millions of Americans struggle with weight gain. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 2 out of 3 Americans are considered to be overweight. Why Is Obesity A Problem? It is well known that obesity increases the risk that a patient will develop other... Read More
New Cancer Treatments That Are Helping Patients Beat The Disease
No one wants to hear the words “You have cancer.” Even though many excellent treatments have been produced over the past few decades, doctors are still struggling to cure this disease that can impact any part of the body. Researchers are constantly testing new ways to treat various types of cancer, some of which have... Read More
Pandemics Throughout History
With the continued spread of the coronavirus, many people are wondering if this disease has officially been labeled a pandemic. This post will go over what a pandemic is and provide a brief history of pandemics throughout history. What Is A Pandemic? When discussing the spread of a disease, there are three potential scenarios: Outbreak... Read More
What Is COPD?
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder(COPD) and millions more are living with it undiagnosed. Despite a large number of patients who are being treated, many Americans still do not know what COPD is or how it is treated. This article will go over... Read More
What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
On January 31st, 2020, American Airlines and Delta Airlines announced that they were suspending all flights too and from China, where a new form of the coronavirus has resulted in widespread illness. Coronavirus Outbreak Kills Hundreds This new mutation of the coronavirus, named 2019-nCoV, is believed to have made the jump from animals to humans.... Read More
Congress Raises Age For E-Cigarettes And Tobacco To 21
The House and Senate have passed a provision regarding the age a person must be to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes and are waiting for the President to sign it into law. The new law would make it illegal to purchase e-cigarettes or tobacco if the person is under the age of 21. So far, nineteen... Read More
Food Recalls: What Should Consumers Look Out For In November 2019?
Every year the United States Department of Agriculture issues dozens of food recalls, hoping to prevent thousands of people from becoming ill. There are many reasons that food could be recalled, including foreign bodies like the small metal pieces recently discovered in Taco Bell meat or bacteria like the well known Salmonella. Recently, MiCal Seafood... Read More
Vaping Injuries: What You Need To Know
The CDC has announced that vaping injuries can be found in all states except for one, Alaska. Twenty-one of those states have reported a vaping associated death. The question is, why are vaping injuries on the rise? CDC Still Unsure What Is Causing Vaping Injuries Vaping isn’t a new fad. In fact, the first patent... Read More
The CDC Is Tracking A Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Chickens
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1,000 people can become ill because of salmonella that has now been linked to backyard chickens. Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Backyard Chickens Given the large number of people across 49 states who were recently diagnosed with salmonella, the CDC launched an investigation in... Read More