Publication reveals most common types of cancer The release of 2022 cancer data gives the latest look into which types of cancer are most prevalent around the world as population growth expects to drive global cases as much as 77% by 2050. The publication utilized the GLOBOCAN database to study 36 types of cancer in … Read more
Spring Allergy Season In Full Swing Springtime represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers, and longer days. However, for the 80 million people suffering from seasonal allergies, this season is full of itchy eyes, throats, runny noses, and incessant sneezing. Spring allergies, also known as hay fever, have become increasingly problematic. According to … Read more
Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Texas Health officials in Texas have reported the first case of bird flu in a human, raising concerns among the American population. The infected individual contracted the avian influenza A(H5N1) virus after close contact with infected cows. The virus was first detected in sick dairy cattle in Texas … Read more
Why Meningitis can be Life Threatening if not Treated Quickly The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to healthcare providers about bacterial infections as a strain of the meningococcal disease begins to circulate within the United States. What is Meningococcal Disease? Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria … Read more
Woman finds relief from rare facial distortion condition Victor Sharrah had always been a social person, but for the past three years, he’s found himself more withdrawn. That’s because ever since he woke up one day in November 2020, Sharrah, 59, has been seeing people’s faces distorted or as he put it like “demons.” “I … Read more
Children with ADHD Have Remarkable Differences in Brain Functioning During Rest, New Study Finds Children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit distinct patterns of brain activity during rest compared to their neurotypical counterparts, according to a groundbreaking national study announced this week. The study, published in the credible American Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed thousands … Read more
Alarming Increase in Children Visiting Emergency Rooms Due to Melatonin Ingestion Alarming Increase in Children Visiting Emergency Rooms Due to Melatonin Ingestion Nearly 11,000 U.S. children recently visited an emergency room after ingesting melatonin they took without supervision, according to a new federal report. These findings shed light on a troubling trend over the past … Read more
The Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health: Rise in Mental Health Prescriptions How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Mental Health The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, leading to a surge in the number of people seeking mental health treatment and medication. Isolation, loss, and adversity brought on by the pandemic have … Read more
Norovirus Cases Rise Across Northeast, CDC Reports Norovirus Cases Rise Across Northeast, CDC Reports Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in the week of February 17, over 12% of norovirus tests were positive. Norovirus cases on the rise in the US, especially in the Northeast Norovirus cases are on … Read more
The Urgent Need for More Research and Treatment Options for Long COVID Long COVID Patients Continue to Face Lingering Symptoms and Limited Treatment Options More than a year after testing positive for COVID-19, Sawyer Blatz, a 27-year-old software engineer, still struggles to engage in his daily activities, such as running or biking. Blatz is just … Read more