An extremely dangerous species of amoeba, Naegleria fowleri has been responsible for two incidents in the recent past, including a case of a 29-year-old man from New Jersey who died after he got infected by this amoeba in Texas. The case of a New Jersey man The first incident took place last month in Texas, […]
Three batches of polio vaccine have been contaminated with a dangerous type 2 virus, which may shred India’s “polio free” status. Since April 2016, polio type 2 vaccines have been retired around the world and children born after this date are exposed to health risks. The World Health Organization and the health ministry have started
Lately, there have been questions regarding a bacterial infection of man’s best friend that is resistant to all sorts of drugs. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released recently a report that shows that the answer to these questions is ‘yes’. The CDC together with the local and state health and agriculture departments launched
The Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) was announced last year by the National Institues of Health. This map will be the most detailed 3D map of the human body that should show how our cells work. Last Wednesday a first set of grants was publicized. There are multiple research teams all around the world. “We
A retrovirus infected our precursors eons ago, and a recent study notes that traces of the retrovirus that can be found in the genome of select individuals may silently ‘’nudge’’ them to become addicted. Traces of a retrovirus called HK2 are often found in the genetic structures of people addicted to drugs, in comparison to
It seems that lately many females are looking for the help of pot companies for the period cramps: they’re selling cannabidiol vaginal suppositories, and they’re a great solution. CBD suppository: what are you talking about? Cannabidiol (CBD) suppositories are some pills that are supposed to be inserted in the vagina or in the rectum and then
Isolation is a common subject these days, especially since the whole world has to follow the social distancing-related advice. Sometimes people use terms such as isolation and intimacy with wrong meanings, and today, we’ll address the concepts so you can have the correct understanding of these two essential matters. Intimacy vs. isolation First of all,
Mental health is extremely important, and these days, its importance is boosted by the current situation in which the whole world is. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a world crisis, and the healthcare system is only one of the vital areas that have been affected. Mental health is a crucial part of our life because
The long term solution is, in my opinion, searching in the core of the problem, trying to manage and learn to live with whatever puts us in the ‘fight or flight’ state. Fight anxiety with the help of therapy from BetterHelp. Don’t let money stand in your way Some people think that psychological therapy is a
Officials from the US have stated that a person has tragically died of Legionnaire’s disease after staying at an Atlanta hotel. The Sheraton is the place where the disease has been traced, with 11 other people being diagnosed with the same affliction. The Department of Public Health has identified 61 cases that need further investigation
