These pages often tell the tale of the latest epidemic or important disease, but not today. You won’t be seeing any headlines on the front page of your daily news about a fungus infection. But they are an integral part of our world and a necessity for the planet to be able to support life. ...
LONDON (AP) — For years, global health officials have used billions of drops of an oral vaccine in a remarkably effective campaign aimed at wiping out polio in its last remaining strongholds — typically, poor, politically unstable corners of the world. Now, in a surprising twist in the ...
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years -- in hopes of better fighting the tick-borne threat. Lyme is a growing problem, with cases rising and warming weather helping ...
For each month of every year, various healthcare organizations declare that month to be a specific health care awareness month. In addition to multiple others, August is also declared to be Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Today, let us take a look at the many health benefits of a Mother ...
Recent headlines out of New York City grabbed international attention. The discovery of a confirmed case of polio in an unvaccinated adult along with detection of the virus in sewage could indicate a larger outbreak is underway. To many Americans, polio is a forgotten disease, something relegated to the history books. But in those few countries where it remains endemic, children and adults alike can be seen out on the street with the characteristic deformities particular to polio. As many are aware, polio is a viral disease caused by, of course, the poliovirus of which there are three ...
So many diets, so much controversy. One question waiting for a definite answer is whether diets that differ in the contents of their macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrates) result in different degrees and rates of weight loss. Is it really worthwhile to restrict your diet based on the ...
