Diseases
Know the symptoms and treatments of the most common diseases in children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
5 unusual allergies: Learn their symptoms and treatments
What are some unusual allergies that people can have? Learn about their symptoms and treatments. These 5 rare allergies affect millions of people around the world. Find…
Hundreds at risk for meningitis after surgeries in Mexico, US authorities report
More patients may have been exposed to fungal meningitis in Mexico. US authorities say more than 200 patients could be at risk. They had surgery in Matamoros,…
Scientists warn of the next pandemic: Is the world ready?
Scientists warn of another pandemic in the near future. Is the world ready for this kind of catastrophe? Concerns about recently released reports. Scientists warn about an…
Heart attack: What is acute myocardial infarction?
Acute myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death. It happens when an artery is suddenly blocked. Learn the causes, symptoms and treatment. Acute myocardial…
Deadly fungal infections in Texas linked to surgery in Metamoros, Mexico
Deadly fungal meningitis in Texas linked to surgery in Metamoros, Mexico. Four other people have been hospitalized. The CDC has issued an alert. SURGERY ENDED IN TRAGEDY!…
Dengue outbreak in Argentina has caused dozens of deaths
Dengue outbreak in Argentina raises alarms. So far the virus has caused dozens of deaths. Authorities explain how to prevent illness. A dengue outbreak in Argentina has…
What causes anemia? Here are the top 8 culprits
Learn about what causes anemia. At least 5.6% of the US population suffers from anemia. Chronic conditions and vitamin deficiencies are two common causes. What causes anemia?…
Flesh-eating bacteria causes panic in the US
Flesh-eating bacteria sparks panic in the US. The dangerous Vibrio vulnificus could increase due to global warming. A new study predicts what could happen in the country.…
What are superbugs and are Hispanics in danger?
What are superbugs? Know the diseases that they can cause. Why superbugs could be more dangerous for Hispanics. Are superbugs a danger to Hispanics? Recently, the US…
Eye drops recalled due to bacteria which can cause blindness or death
Eye drops tainted with Pseudomonas aeruginosa have been recalled. The tainted eye drops have caused blindness and even death. What you need to know about this bacteria.…
Breast of the Breast: 30 Facts about Breast Cancer We All Should Know and Share Part 2
More information about one of the most common cancers The gentleman are also target of this More stadistics October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It celebrates the…
The CDC warns of a deadly fungal infection spreading in the US
The CDC is warning of a deadly fungal infection. The fungus is drug resistant and highly contagious. Will it be as dangerous as COVID-19? CDC warns of…
Hepatitis outbreak sparks recall of frozen strawberries sold at Costco and Trader Joe’s
Hepatitis outbreak sparks recall of frozen strawberries. FDA opens investigation into the illnesses. The strawberries were sold at Costco, Trader Joe's and Aldi. After an outbreak of…
Breast of the Breast: 30 Facts about Breast Cancer We All Should Know and Share Part 1
Breast cancer can be cure if detected early These are some things to consider about cancer We have the medical aid to battle this October is Breast…
Tomás, the boy who wanted to go to Spain for cancer treatment, has died (VIDEO AND PHOTOS)
He was a hero who fought to the end. Tomás suffered from B-cell leukemia. The little boy underwent several treatments in Colombia. He fought to the end.…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
