Diseases
Know the symptoms and treatments of the most common diseases in children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
4 foods you should eat if you suffer from arthritis
People with arthritis can benefit from a balanced diet that includes foods rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties. Eating these foods regularly could reduce symptoms that,…
New York warns of possible «community spread» of polio and urges the public to get vaccinated
Authorities warn of potential "community spread" of polio in New York. They ask the public to get vaccinated immediately. The disease was one of the most feared…
Recall of ice cream sold in Texas and Mexico due to a labeling error
Recall of ice cream sold in Mexico and Texas due to a labeling error. The ice cream contains a known allergen that is not declared on the…
Biden continues to test positive for Covid-19 and his cough returns
President Joe Biden continues to test positive for Covid-19. Biden has developed a loose cough, according to a medical report. The president remains free of fever. President…
CDC issues warning: 23 babies are hospitalized for parechovirus infections
CDC issues warning about parechovirus. About 23 babies have been hospitalized. The CDC sent an alert to doctors and hospitals. THE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS GROWS. The Centers…
Trader Joe’s cookie recall: If you bought these popular desserts, toss them!
Trader Joe's cookie recall is expanded. Enjoy Life ordered a recall of a dozen desserts a few weeks ago. The cookies could contain pieces of plastic. Trader…
California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox
California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox. The action is intended to bolster both states' monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads across the country.…
53 beverages and nutritional products recalled due to potential Cronobacter contamination
53 nutritional products and drinks recalled in the US. The recall is due to a potential risk of microbial contamination. Common symptoms of illness caused by Cronobacter…
Allergies in children: 4 common culprits
Each year, an average of 200,000 people are admitted to emergency rooms for allergic reactions induced by various substances. According to statistics, about 4.8 million children under…
Bacteria that can cause deadly infections found in US soil and water for the first time
A bacterium that can cause deadly infections has been found for the first time in US soil and water. Health authorities confirmed the find. The bacterium could…
Urgent recall of 63 laxative products ordered in the US
Officials order an urgent recall of 63 drugs in the United States. The laxatives could have been exposed to microbial contamination. The affected products were sold throughout…
Is monkeypox spread through sexual contact?
How is monkeypox spread? Is it spread through sexual contact? What you should know about the latest global health emergency. The World Health Organization declared on Saturday…
WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox outbreak
What do we need to do in the face of the monkeypox outbreak? The WHO has declared it's highest alert for monkeypox. There is a vaccine for…
What is the treatment for monkeypox?
The monkeypox virus is spreading. Is there a cure for monkeypox? Director-General of the WHO warns about what could happen. For the second time in two years,…
CDC releases map of monkeypox cases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases map of monkeypox cases. So far, 2,891 cases have been confirmed in the US. In New York, 900 cases have…
First US polio case in almost a decade reported in New York
New York health authorities reported a case of polio —the first in the US in nearly a decade. The case was detected in an unvaccinated adult. Investigators…
What is the Marburg virus and why is it a concern?
The Marburg virus is raising alarms. We tell you the symptoms and how to treat it. How did the Marburg virus originate? A new, frightening outbreak, has…
Doctor says drinking beer will help you make it through the heatwave
Doctor advises drinking beer to stay hydrated, The heatwave has been getting worse. “Beer can be part of a plan to keep you hydrated during the heatwave.”…
Recall of blueberries in the US for possible lead poisoning
Urgent recall alert issued for blueberries in the US that could contain elevated levels of lead. The FDA said the recall announced by BrandStorm Inc. involves Natierra…
13 baked desserts recalled in the US due to potential contamination
13 baked desserts recalled in the US. The products could be contaminated by pieces of plastic. Authorities warn which foods are affected. A new recall was ordered…
FDA warns that recalled ice cream is still for sale despite deadly listeria outbreak
FDA issues new warning about ice cream recall linked to listeria outbreak. Recalled ice cream poses a health risk and some products may still be for sale.…
Dog treats recalled due to possible Salmonella risk
Dog treats recalled due to Salmonella risk. The recall includes several types of dog treats. This disease can affect both pets and humans. Dog treats recalled for…
Starbucks withdraws chicken sandwich after complaints of diarrhea
Starbucks withdraws new breakfast chicken sandwich from its menu after diarrhea complaints. It issued a "stop sell" for quality issues. It was the new Chicken Maple Butter…
What the color of your urine says about your health
Find out what the color of your urine says about your health! According to the National Kidney Association, one in three adults in the United States is…
Recall: Contaminated smoked clams sold at Walmart and other US stores
Authorities recall smoked clams contaminated with PFAS chemicals from Walmart and other stores. The products were distributed and sold in 15 US states. Bumble Bee Foods has…
CDC issues new alert on ice cream listeria outbreak: Infections reported in 10 states
Authorities issued another warning for a listeria outbreak linked to ice cream. Infections from the listeria outbreak have been reported in 10 states. Most of the patients…
Giant African land snail discovered in Florida forces county to quarantine
A giant African land snail that can transmit meningitis has been found in Florida. After the discovery, authorities put a county under quarantine. Officials warned residents not…
Recall of onions sold at Publix and Wegmans
A recall of onions sold in five US states is ordered. The onions may be infected with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. They were sold at Publix and Wegmans…
Two tons of meat recalled in the US due to allergy risk
Two tons of meat recalled in the United States due to allergy risk. The recalled product contains an egg protein known to cause allergies. The ingredient is…
Ice cream linked to listeria outbreak that left one dead and dozens hospitalized
Health authorities have linked ice cream made in Florida to the listeria outbreak in the US. The listeria outbreak caused one death and left more than 20…
Listeria outbreak leaves one dead and 22 hospitalized: Know the symptoms
One death has been linked to a multi-state listeria outbreak. The source of the listeria outbreak has not been located. The authorities ask the public to be…
What you need to know about using sunscreen properly
What you should know about your sunscreen. Be careful, you could get skin cancer! Health expert clarifies doubts about taking care of your skin this summer. The…
