‘The most important virus you’ve never heard of’ is spiking this spring Metapneumovirus or HMPV is spiking this spring. Not to be confused with Covid-19 or RSV, this respiratory virus doesn’t have a vaccine to treat it. Buzz60, Buzz60 As a victim of cold sores or oral herpes, you may have experienced the discomforting presence …
Climate change is expected to result in more intense heatwaves, according to experts at the World Meteorological Organization. The phenomenon is linked to global warming, with rising temperatures in the Arctic due to climate change catching the eye of federal government scientists, medical professionals, and Pentagon officials. Lying dormant in the Arctic permafrost, deadly pathogens …
The San Diego Humane Society is currently experiencing a temporary pause on owner relinquishments of dogs, except in emergency situations that pose a threat to the health of the pet. This decision comes as a result of two highly contagious diseases affecting the animal population under their care. One of the illnesses is a respiratory …
Recent studies have found that only 8 percent of MCI (mild cognitive impairment) cases in people over 65 are being diagnosed in the United States, potentially preventing them from accessing new Alzheimer’s treatments that could help slow cognitive decline. According to Ying Liu, a statistician at the University of Southern California, the situation is worse …
Nebraska officials are currently testing over 500 children and staff at an Omaha area YMCA drop-in daycare center for possible exposure to tuberculosis after a confirmed case sparked a public health emergency. The potential exposures at the Westview YMCA, located in the Omaha suburbs, would have occurred between May and late October. According to Health …
Common cold treatments you can do at home Veuer’s Keri Lumm explains how you can fight the common cold at home. Buzz60, Buzz60 No one likes a cold. The sneezing, coughing, stuffy nose and other symptoms are just no fun. As soon as you start to feel those pesky symptoms approach, you might start thinking …
Nearly 1 Million Chickens to Be Slaughtered to Limit Bird Fly Spread Nearly a million chickens in Minnesota are set to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu in the region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that a massive flock of chickens had been infected by the highly-contagious avian influenza virus, which …
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? 5 Signs You May Be Deficient Published Nov. 2, 2023, 4:48 p.m. ET Are you unsure about your vitamin D levels? Discover whether you might be lacking this important vitamin as the days get shorter. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in multiple bodily functions, particularly in the absorption …
There is a new study about vampire bats that, while perfectly timed for Halloween season, is raising alarms for the food supply chain and public health. The study, published Thursday in the journal Ecography, found that climate change is correlated with the range of vampire bat habitats and increase the risk of rabies spillover events. …
Maria Branyas from Spain is 115 years old with no major health conditions She credits eating natural yogurt and exploring nature for her longevity READ MORE: My biological age was 23 at 37. Here’s how you can de-age yourself Scientists are currently studying Maria Branyas, a 116-year-old woman from San Francisco, in an effort to …