You’re not alone if you just can’t recognize someone with their mask on. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new societal norm: seeing people don face masks in public places. While these safety precautions have proven effective in preventing and containing the spread of the virus, an unexpected issue has arisen – a phenomenon colloquially […]
Epilepsy, a complex neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures, remains a significant medical challenge that affects millions of people worldwide. A seizure occurs when there is an abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain’s neurons, which are responsible for transmitting signals throughout the nervous system. The manifestation of seizures can vary widely depending on […]
Put a stop to your constant coughing and sore throat—and even that icky dripping feeling. Our nose and throat glands play a vital role in producing mucus, generating up to one to two quarts of this viscous substance each day. Mucus serves as a critical component in keeping the membranes of our body moist and […]
Learn how to keep your sinuses moist and your mucus thin to help alleviate pain and pressure. Sinus pressure can be an excruciating experience, often characterized by aching, stabbing, and throbbing pain. If you’ve ever suffered from it, you know how debilitating it can be. The good news is that there are numerous ways to […]
Epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition, stands as a complex disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. These seizures are a result of sudden, abnormal bursts of activity among neurons, the fundamental information-processing cells within the brain. Such disturbances in the nervous system can manifest as involuntary symptoms, including abrupt muscle contractions (termed convulsions) and episodes of unconsciousness. […]
Nope, they’re not the same thing. Symptoms like a stuffy nose, headache, and sore throat may initially appear as typical signs of a common cold. However, they can also be indicative of acute bacterial sinusitis, a specific type of sinus infection. Given that both conditions, the common cold and sinus infections, share similar symptoms, individuals […]
This progressive type of dementia can cause problems with memory, vision, and language. Over six years have elapsed since the world mourned the tragic loss of Robin Williams in 2014. His passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left fans reeling, grappling with the revelation that this beloved comedic genius was battling a silent […]
Oct 11, 2023, 10:31amUpdated 18h ago By: News 12 Staff The American Red Cross says the United States blood supply has reached critically low levels. The Red Cross is asking high schools and colleges to resume blood drives. Donations have dropped nearly 25% since August. A bust travel season and months of terrible weather caused […]
In a recent review published in the journal Immunity, Taylor J. Stevenson, Luca Vinnell, and Justin Rustenhoven of the University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, clarified the role of platelet factor 4 from young blood in combating age-related hippocampal deficits and enhancing cognitive functions in older mice, addressing the growing challenge of dementia-related conditions. Spotlight: […]
The prevalence of malaria infections among migrants from sub-Saharan Africa is considerably high (8%), while Asian and Latin American migrants have a much lower prevalence, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa” Foundation. These findings can help inform screening strategies to combat malaria infections in migrant […]