Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Pose Growing Threat Nationwide, CDC Warns

Vibrio vulnificus infections have killed at least 13 people on the Eastern Seaboard this year and cause an estimated 80,000 illnesses annually in the United States. Most people get infected with Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters, the CDC said in the advisory which was issued on Friday, Sept. 1. Vibrio naturally live […]

Scientists test menstrual products with blood for the first time, and find surprises

Blood really is thicker than water – yet makers of menstrual products have traditionally used saline to estimate how much liquid they can hold. The capacity to absorb of traditional menstrual products is a common way to measure the amount of blood lost. Clinicians use it to diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding, which affects roughly a […]

Zika Infections Escalating in 2023

Washington DC (Precision Vaccinations News) During the recent pandemic, a seldom discussed mosquito-borne virus was confirmed in 89 countries globally. Although incidence levels of the Zika virus remained low, significant increases have been observed in some countries. Outbreaks of Zika in the region of the Americas have highlighted the significant public impact of this severe virus. Zika infections can […]

Nationwide Alert: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Pose Growing Threat, CDC Warns

Vibrio vulnificus infections have killed at least 13 people on the Eastern Seaboard this year and cause an estimated 80,000 illnesses annually in the United States. Most people get infected with Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters, the CDC said in the advisory which was issued on Friday, Sept. 1. Vibrio naturally live […]

Hostile people prone to heart disease: study

MENTAL PROBLEMS: Stressful situations triggering a ‘fight or flight’ response can have harmful effects and make people more prone to cardiovascular diseases, an expert said By Jason Pan / Staff writer, with CNA People with a hostile mindset, depression, anxiety or “Type D” personality are more prone to cardiovascular diseases, a study by Taiwanese academics […]

Videos Show Angry Neo-Nazis Cursing and Screaming Slurs During March in Florida

Members of white supremacist and antisemitic hate groups marched outside Orlando, Florida, on Saturday screaming invectives, raising the Nazi salute, and yelling “Heil Hitler” and “white power.” “We are everywhere!” neo-Nazis can be heard shouting in a video shared by former Florida House of Representatives member Anna V. Eskamani. Later in the footage, they yelled, […]

Respiratory Infections In India: Note The Differences In Symptoms Amidst Rise In Cases

Respiratory Infections In India: Note The Differences In Symptoms Amidst Rise In Cases While the world stays on high alert as new COVID-19 variants crop up, India witnesses a surge in respiratory infections like H1N1, H3N2 and common cold. Written by Kinkini Gupta |Updated : September 3, 2023 6:55 PM IST While countries of the […]

Half of valley fever infections come from Maricopa County: Here’s what you need to know

A haboob hit the Phoenix area on Thursday causing power outages and damage to residences. As of Friday morning, there were still thousands of SRP and ARP customers without power. The dust storm was a reminder about how more and more desert dirt will be blown through the air this summer. But that’s not the only thing being […]