What Are Shingles? Know the Symptoms of Herpes Zoster to Help Prevent Some Major Pain

Medicine & Technology Dec 02, 2021

Those who have suffered from chickenpox in the past have remnants of the virus in their body that could become shingles when the immune system becomes weak. Here are the signs and symptoms to watch out for.

15 Questionable Vials Containing Deadly Virus Including Smallpox Recovered in Merck Facility

Nov 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed the accidental discovery of several frozen vials with the label, "smallpox" by a lab employee.

CDC Confirms Monkeypox Case in Maryland After a Traveler Returns From Nigeria, Virus Has Been Re-emerging Since 2017

Nov 17, 2021

An occurrence of monkeypox in Maryland was confirmed recently following the return of a traveler from Nigeria to the United States.

Thanksgiving 2021: How Could High COVID-19 Transmission Rates Affect the Holidays?

Nov 15, 2021

As American prepare for the biggest travel time of the year, transmission rates of COVID-19 is also increasing across 39 states. So what could this mean to this year's Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays?

Mood Disorders Increase Risk of Severe COVID-19 Which Leads to Hospitalizations, CDC Announces

Oct 29, 2021

The American Psychiatric Association applauds CDC for including mental health conditions, such as mood disorders, in the list of factors that could cause severe COVID-19, saying that this will save more lives.

First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954: CDC Confirms Man Died After Being Bitten by Bat

Sep 29, 2021

A man from Lake County, Illinois has reportedly died due to rabies after being bitten by a bat. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said that this is the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.

Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States Originates from Take Out Cup: What Causes It? Can It Result in Death or Permanent Damage?

Sep 28, 2021

This year, several Salmonella outbreaks were reported, infecting hundreds of people and sending some to the hospitals. But what caused these outbreaks and can it kill people or leave permanent damage?

Salmonella Outbreak From Unknown Source More Than Doubled in One Week, Infecting 279 People, 26 Hospitalized in 29 States

Sep 26, 2021

A salmonella outbreak reported over a week ago has more than doubled its infections and now reached 29 states. The latest update on the disease outbreak points to coriander as the possible culprit.

Mystery Salmonella Outbreak Strikes 127 People From 25 States, CDC Still Investigating Potential Source

Sep 17, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the multi-state salmonella outbreak that sickened 127 people wherein 18 of them are hospitalized.

What Are Booster Shots? US FDA Set to Discuss Pfizer's Application for a COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose

Sep 13, 2021

Pfizer and Moderna were given authorization last month to give booster shots for those immunocompromised individuals, but the US health regulators are also now planning to approve a COVID-19 third dose for everyone given the high breakthrough cases.

CDC Urges Pregnant Women To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Aug 12, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its recommendations on Wednesday, urging pregnant women to be vaccinated.

Can Fully Vaccinated People Spread Virus? Here's What CDC Claims

Aug 01, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that fully vaccinated persons are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection with the Delta variant and can spread the disease as easily as those who have not been vaccinated.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do So, For Protection Against Delta Variant

Jul 07, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

COVID-19 Prevention: Is Cleaning Indoor Air Effective in Fending Off Virus Spread?

May 19, 2021

Along with school and business reopening are mask mandates dropped for fully vaccinated people. Now, some people ask how to attract customers and students while still avoiding the spread of infections as a COVID-19 prevention effort.

Pandemic Travel Precautions: 5 Effective Tips for Safe Travels

Mar 11, 2021

With the pandemic still going on, many people are suffering from pandemic fatigue and have begun traveling -- making travel precautions essential. Here are 5 tips for safe travel.