Tag: Prevention
Surge in Measles Cases Triples Last Year’s Count – Concerns Rise as Numbers Increase
The United States has seen a significant surge in measles cases in 2024, with 188 reported cases so far, which is more than triple the number reported in 2023. This increase is concerning, especially...
Mother Advocating for Fentanyl Awareness Brings Delegates to Tears
Anne Fundner, a mother from California, shared her heartbreaking story at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. She spoke about the tragic loss of her 15-year-old son, Weston, who passed away in 2022 after...
Home Invasion: Phony Delivery Drivers Targeting Children – Expert Warning
A trio of armed robbers pretending to be deliverymen invaded a Colorado family's home and attacked two children, which experts say is a disturbing new trend. The parents were not home at the time...
Preventing Sexual Assault: Taekwondo Family’s Heroic Intervention
Simon An, along with his parents and siblings, were just arriving at their family's taekwondo school in Katy, Texas, when they heard a chilling scream coming from a neighboring business. The An family, who...
Predicting the Outcome of This Year’s Fire Season
The 2024 wildfire season in California has officially kicked off with more than two dozen fires igniting across the state in the past week. Experts are predicting an extreme fire season ahead due to...
Uncovering the ‘Trigger Gene’ in IBD: A Step Towards Preventing Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of adults in the U.S., causing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. Recently, researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of...
Heart Disease Prediction: Major Health Organization’s Startling Warning of Impending Crisis
Heart disease has been a significant cause of death globally for many years, and it is expected to become even more widespread in the future. According to a recent report from the American Heart...
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 key takeaways Overdose Surge: 5 Key Takeaways on...
According to newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2023, marking a slight decrease of 3% compared...
Main Target: Heart disease prediction by major health organization.New Title: Near-Perfect Storm Heart Disease...
Heart disease has been a major concern for experts for years, and recent predictions suggest that it will become even more widespread in the future. According to a report by the American Heart Association...
Dengue Outbreak Threat Looms Over Paris Olympics, Experts Caution
Experts are warning that the upcoming Paris Olympics could potentially lead to a dengue fever outbreak, with the city already experiencing cases of the mosquito-carried virus. The increase in dengue cases in Europe is...
Resurgence of Victorian Illness: Mapping the Outbreak in Modern Times
The resurgence of Victorian illnesses like gout is a concerning trend that is becoming more prevalent in modern times. Gout, a painful form of arthritis, was historically known as 'the disease of kings' due...
RSV hospitalizations for kids doubled in 2022-23
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that the number of pediatric hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has doubled during the 2022-2023 season compared to the previous year. The study, conducted...
Cases of potentially deadly bacterial disease on the rise in Ontario and Manitoba
Title: Ontario and Manitoba Facing Increase in Cases of Deadly Bacterial DiseaseIntroduction:
Public health officials in Ontario and Manitoba are issuing warnings about a rare bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis and death. The...
How to protect yourself against the life-threatening bacterial disease on the rise in Toronto...
Protect Yourself from Rising Cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in TorontoToronto Public Health has reported a disturbing increase in cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in the city, with 13 cases recorded so far...
BC United to provide free shingles vaccine – BC United Caucus
BC United Announces Free Shingles Vaccine Program for SeniorsVANCOUVER (June 8, 2024) – BC United Leader Kevin Falcon revealed a new initiative today that would provide free shingles vaccines to all British Columbians over...
As France braces for 15 million Olympics visitors, its ‘dengue detectives’ are hunting for...
France prepares for Olympics influx as 'dengue detectives' hunt for tiger mosquitoesAs France gears up to host the Olympics this summer, there is a growing concern about the spread of dengue fever in the...
More young people are having strokes. A doctor shares 3 ways to help prevent...
Ways to Prevent Strokes in Young PeopleOver the last ten years, there has been a concerning increase in the number of young adults experiencing strokes, as per recent data from the CDC. A neurologist...
Eat more fibre, have safe sex & 7 other lifestyle hacks to decrease cancer...
Eat more fibre, have safe sex & 7 other lifestyle hacks to decrease cancer riskWHEN it comes to cancer, the statistics are stark – half of us are predicted to develop the disease in...
Stakeholders To FG: Establish Department Of Mental Health Services
Establishment of Department of Mental Health Services Urged by StakeholdersA recent gathering of over 120 interdisciplinary participants focusing on the implementation of the National Mental Health Act 2021 has resulted in a strong call...
Masks work, our comprehensive review has found
Are Masks Effective in Preventing Respiratory Diseases?A recent incident of a Texan farm worker contracting bird flu from cattle has brought the effectiveness of masks in preventing respiratory diseases into the spotlight. With the...