Forever Chemicals are ubiquitous in today’s environment, appearing in everything from food we eat to the drinking water we drink to the items in our household cleaners. A new study has shown that these ubiquitous chemicals, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl… Read More »Synthetic “forever chemical” widely found in the environment linked to liver cancer
Tuberculosis (TB) disease (also known as phthisis, or white plague) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria that mainly affects the lungs and respiratory system, but can also affect other parts of the body such as… Read More »Tuberculosis: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, BCG vaccine and treatment
Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus or the winter vomiting bug, is an extremely contagious virus that causes an acute gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea) that can last from one to three days. Although norovirus can cause serious illness in people… Read More »Norovirus: Symptoms, causes, transmission, prevention and treatments
Henipavirus is one of the most lethal viruses in the world, killing up to 100% of the people who become infected with it. Henipavirus can be transmitted through either human-to-human contact or via an animal vector, but it is most… Read More »Henipavirus: Symptoms, causes, transmission, outbreak, and treatment
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, prevent dementia and depression, and even help with weight loss. If you’re thinking about following this diet, you might be curious about what it entails and whether… Read More »Mediterranean diet: Is it the right choice for you?
What is herpes simplex virus (HSV)? Herpes simplex virus, or HSV, is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It’s typically contracted through the exchange of bodily fluids and causes genital sores and blisters as well as cold… Read More »Herpes simplex virus (HSV): What is it and how can you protect yourself?
Powassan virus, also known as POWV, belongs to the family of tick-borne encephalitis viruses (TBEV). It’s a disease that can have serious consequences, including death if left untreated. If you are interested in what the Powassan virus is and how… Read More »Powassan virus (POWV): Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatments
What is Marburg virus? Marburg virus (MBV), or Marburg hemorrhagic fever, infects people through contact with the blood or bodily fluids of infected animals (including humans) and is caused by the Marburg virus, one of the four types of filoviruses.… Read More »What is Marburg virus? Symptoms, prevention, treatment, and outbreak
