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Know the symptoms and treatments of the most common diseases in children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

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Miraculous! Jaime González was given a 1% chance of surviving COVID-19

A man was given a 1% chance of surviving COVID-19. Jaime González beat the odds and cheated death. Now he is home with his family. He cheated…

CDC issues a warning about drug resistant bacteria

The CDC issues a warning about a drug resistant bacteria called Shigella. What is it? Infections are increasing in the US. The CDC issues a warning about…

What is considered normal blood pressure?

High blood pressure causes more than 1,000 deaths every day in the US.  Monitoring blood pressure could save your life. Know what is considered normal blood pressure.…

What is heart rate and what are normal values?

At rest, your heart rate should not be greater than 90 beats per minute. The AHA recommends keeping your heart rate in the range of 60 to…

What is a normal blood oxygen level?

Find out what a normal blood oxygen level is for your age. What happens when your blood oxygen level is low? Discover the most alarming symptoms of…

Learn how to prevent cardiac arrest

90% of cardiac arrests are fatal. In the United States, about 356,000 cardiac arrests occur each year. Find out how to prevent cardiac arrest. Find out how…

Vaccination and personal responsibility: The impact of vaccination on public health

About 71.3% of the world population has gotten the COVID vaccine. Learn why vaccines are important! Discover the impact of vaccination on public health worldwide. Vaccination as…

The 4 best medicines to relieve flu symptoms

In 2022, 8.7 million cases of influenza have been reported. In milder cases, symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications. Find out the best options according to…

How does not getting enough sleep affect your health?

It is estimated that at least 70 million Americans don't get enough sleep. At least 10% suffer from chronic insomnia. The consequences of sleep disorders can be…

Vaccination schedule for different ages

What vaccines are required for different ages in the US? Chickenpox, diphtheria, influenza and smallpox are mandatory. Find out the CDC's vaccination schedule. Find out the vaccination…

What is whooping cough? What you need to know…

Everything you need to know about this disease. Whooping Cough is a highly contagious disease. You must be extremely careful with children. Winter often means children and…

What vaccines do people with diabetes need?

Vaccines are important for everyone. Do diabetics need to be vaccinated? What kind of vaccines should diabetics get? Vaccines for diabetics. The Walgreens vaccination campaign has started…
Gobierno de EEUU libera medicamentos de la reserva nacional por influenza

US government releases influenza drugs from the national stockpile

Flu season is wreaking havoc in the US. Authorities are releasing influenza drugs from the national stockpile. This comes amid cases of RSV in children and a…

Recall of frozen chicken entree sold at Walmart stores in the US

Recall of frozen chicken entree at Walmart stores. The food may contain shrimp that was not listed on the label. This could harm people with shellfish allergies.…

What vaccinations do I need to travel abroad?

Thousands of people travel abroad over the holidays. Some countries require certain vaccines to enter. Find out what vaccinations you need to travel abroad. Thousands of Americans…

What is in vaccines? Everything you need to know!

Find out why vaccinations are so important. The essential components of a vaccine. The consequences of not getting vaccinated. What is in vaccines? Vaccination is extremely important…

The real reason you’re always tired

27% of Americans report waking up tired most of the week. People who sleep less than six hours a night are at more risk for fatigue. Find…

FDA authorizes updated Covid-19 boosters for children under 5

Covid boosters for kids under 5. The FDA authorized the vaccines for younger children. Get your updated booster in time for the holidays. As cases rise, fficials…

Respiratory syncytial virus: 4 RSV symptoms you need to know

Respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, is riskiest for children under two years. Between 58,000 and 80,000 hospitalizations are reported per year in children under five. Knowing the symptoms…
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Multiple deaths from aseptic meningitis in Mexico

Authorities detected a fungus in anesthesia. It could be causing an outbreak of aseptic meningitis. At least 20 women have died from the disease. A fungus is…

Woman dies after doctor prescribes laxatives, ignoring more serious symptoms

Louise Gemma Gray died after being prescribed laxatives. Months later, she died of terminal cancer. She had previously been treated for cervical cancer. A woman dies after…

What is the new ‘Hellhound’ Covid variant?

Just when you thought the worst was over... What is the new "Hellhound" Covid-19 variant? It will be the dominant strain by December. Carolina Darias, Spain's Minister…

Zetomipzomib: A promising treatment for Lupus

Zetomipzomib is a promising new alternative for treating Lupus. It has shown positive results in people with lupus nephritis. Many people throughout the world suffer from this…

The United States could have its first RSV vaccine soon

The United States could have its first RSV vaccine soon. The disease afflicts babies and has serious consequences. The FDA is supervising the study to approve it.…
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FDA issues massive recall of dry shampoo due to possible cancer-causing chemical

The FDA issued a recall of certain dry shampoos sold in the US. The recall is due to the possible presence of cancer-causing chemicals. Dove, Suave, Bed…

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

Did you know that almost half of the adult population in the United States suffers from hypertension? Globally, high blood pressure kills 10 million people each year.…

What is Listeria and why should we be concerned?

According to the CDC, Listeria causes about 260 deaths a year in the United States. Every year, at least 1,600 cases of listeriosis, a bacterial infection with…

Why should you get a flu shot each year?

According to the CDC, an average of 52,000 deaths per year from influenza have been recorded in the United States in the past decade. In the last…

Mass recall of 93 cheeses linked to Listeria outbreak in the US

Authorities order a massive recall of more than 90 cheeses sold in the United States. The cheeses were sold in Lidl, Sprouts, Athenian Foods and Whole Foods.…

What does your blood type mean?

There are four main blood types, each determined by genes inherited from your parents. Each group is subdivided into RhD positive or RhD negative, which means that…

Alert! Two tons of sausage recalled due to possible contamination

Two tons of sausage have been recalled due to possible contamination. Some products are being recalled due to the possibility of thin blue plastic in the sausages.…

4 ways to lower blood pressure naturally

High blood pressure is a condition that affects more than 100 million Americans.  It is possible to regulate blood pressure by adopting healthier habits. Smoking, drinking alcohol…
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Urgent recall ordered for 10 cheeses due to Listeria

Officials order an urgent cheese recall in the United States since they could be contaminated with Listeria. A dozen cheeses were affected by the recall. Find out…
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First death related to monkeypox reported in the US

The United States has recorded its first death of a person with monkeypox. The case was registered in Texas, according to the Department of Health. The deceased…
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US authorizes updated Covid-19 vaccines that target Omicron

The United States authorized its first updated Covid-19 vaccines that target Omicron variants. They could be available in a few days. FDA approved modified formulas produced by…

Massive frozen pizza recall in the US

Massive recall of frozen pizzas in the United States. More than 156,000 pounds of frozen pepperoni pizza is being recalled. This is the third recall of Pizza…
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Urgent recall: Breads and pretzel products recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

King's Hawaiian orders urgent recall of breads and pretzel products in the US. The recall comes after a massive recall by the Lyons Magnus company. The recall…

Butter recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

Epicurean Butter is recalling hundreds of tubs from stores. The butter recall was issued because it could be contaminated with a bacteria. They urged the public not…

Wendy’s pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak

Wendy's pulls lettuce from its sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak. The decision was made at restaurants located in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The dangerous E. coli continues…
Rett Síndrome

What is Rett Syndrome, the disease Richard Engel’s son died of?

NBC News correspondent Richard Enge's son has died of Rett Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disease. Engel shocked his followers with a sad Twitter message. Popular…

CDC Issues E. coli outbreak warning

CDC issues outbreak warning. Which states are having outbreaks? How did the bacteria spread? WARNING! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported a dangerous…

E. coli continues to spread in Michigan and Ohio putting millions on high alert

An outbreak of E. coli continues to spread in Michigan and Ohio. Residents are on high alert due to the rapidly spreading E. coli bacteria. Authorities have…

Frozen pizzas recalled for fear they may contain metal

US health authorities issued a recall of frozen pizzas. The frozen pizzas were recalled due to fears they may contain metal. More than 13,000 pounds of pizza…
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Polio virus detected in New York City sewage

Polio virus detected in New York City. The virus was found in the city's wastewater a week after the first case in years was reported. Authorities make…

What is polio and why is it back?

What is polio? Why are health authorities worried? What are the symptoms of polio? POLIO IS BACK? Polio, or poliomyelitis, was one of the most feared diseases…

CDC announces elimination of quarantine and distancing measures for COVID

Health authorities in the United States eliminate some Covid-19 quarantine recommendations. The CDC also ended social distancing measures. The change is because most of the population has…

New symptoms of monkeypox include rectal pain and penis swelling

According to statistics, so far 5,811 cases of monkeypox have been registered in the United States, with New York, Florida and California ahead in the count of…
China alarmas nuevo virus Langya

China sounds the alarm after detecting 35 cases of the new and dangerous Langya virus

Again! It's a reminder of 2019 when Covid-19 began to spread. China sounds the alarm after detecting 35 cases of the novel Langya virus. We tell you…