Author: Claudinne Miller
Washington state experiencing 1st known outbreak of potentially deadly fungus: Health officials
ABC News Washington state is experiencing its first known outbreak of a potentially deadly fungus, according to public health officials. Four patients in the last month have tested positive for Candida auris, or C. auris, Public Health – Seattle & King County said in a release. The first case occurred in a patient who had recently been […]
Feb 6, 2024
South America Dengue Increase Brings Vaccination Drive
VOA rom VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. During the southern hemisphere summer, South America is experiencing a sharp increase in cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease common in much of Latin America. The symptoms, or signs, of dengue are high fever, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, and internal bleeding. In Brazil, dengue is […]
Feb 6, 2024
One arm or two? How you get vaccinated may make a difference
Seattle Times If you’ve presented the same arm for every dose of a particular vaccine, you may want to reconsider. Alternating arms may produce a more powerful immune response, a new study suggests. The researchers studied responses to the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Those who alternated arms showed a small increase in immunity […]
Feb 6, 2024
Bird flu outbreak declared in Niger capital
Ghana Online The capital city of Niger, Niamey, has been declared an infected zone after a fresh outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected in local birds. The virus can cause life-threatening sickness in several species of birds including poultry and wild birds. Humans in frequent contact with birds can also become infected. Symptoms […]
Feb 6, 2024
Insomnia common months after even mild COVID-19
CIDRAP According to the results of a new survey given to Vietnamese patients and published in Frontiers in Public Health yesterday, 76% people who reported mild COVID-19 infections in the previous 6 months said they now experience insomnia, with 22.8% of those respondents saying their insomnia is severe. The study was based on surveys given to 1,056 adults who […]
Feb 6, 2024
See what your brain does when you look at art
BBC Video Headsets that show the impact of art on human brainwaves are to be toured at museums and galleries around the UK. They are connected to an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor and allow people’s brainwaves to be visualised in 3D and in real-time on screen. The technology has already been used at the Courtauld Gallery […]
Jan 31, 2024
What You Need To Know About Measles After WHO Sounds Alarm Over Killer Virus In Europe
Forbes Health officials around the world are scrambling to combat a rising tide of measles as falling vaccination rates and increased travel after the Covid-19 pandemic help the dangerous virus stage an alarming comeback, with countries in Europe declaring national emergencies as U.S. experts monitor growing cases at risk of spiraling into bigger outbreaks. There […]
Jan 31, 2024
7 questions answered about the unidentified dog respiratory illness
PBS Newshour An unidentified respiratory illness spreading among canines in more than a dozen states has been causing anxiety and fear among dog owners. While the symptoms appear similar to those caused by other known canine respiratory illnesses, this new ailment does not respond as effectively to existing drugs and can lead to serious medical issues in […]
Jan 31, 2024
First known outbreak of deadly fungus C. auris confirmed in WA
Seattle Times The first known outbreak of a particular deadly fungus has hit Washington state, King County public health officials confirmed Tuesday. The fungus, called Candida auris or C. auris, first emerged in the state in July, when a Pierce County resident tested positive for the fungus at Kindred Hospital, a long-term acute care hospital […]
Jan 31, 2024
High alert as case of Rift Valley Fever confirmed
NTV Kenya The Ministry of Health has advised counties to be on high alert following a confirmed case of Rift Valley Fever disease in the country. In a circular to county health directors on January 24, the confirmed case was from an individual from Turbi, North Horr, Marsabit County. “This outbreak is closely associated with […]
Jan 30, 2024