Dengue is a viral infection that is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It mostly is asymptomatic, meaning it doesn’t present any symptoms. The most common symptoms in dengue are a high fever, headaches, and body aches that last a couple weeks. Most people do not need hospital care for this illness.  However, some people who develop severe dengue face more risky symptoms and may need to be hospitalized. This often occurs in people who have been infected

On my trip to New York City over the summer, I had the opportunity to visit Smallpox Memorial Hospital on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan. Although it is now an ivy covered medial style ruin, brightly lit at night to symbolize regality and sinisterness, it used to be the first hospital in the country to receive patients with smallpox. Due to the arrival of infected immigrants at Ellis Island, there was an increase in the amount of people with smallpox in the early 1800s. It wa

From the food we eat to the air we breathe, our society has become reliant on modern innovations and this has led to plastic being a permanent guest in our homes, and consequently, our bodies.  Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimeters in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic products or are manufactured intentionally, such as microbeads in cosmetics. Because they are so small, they can travel through water, air, and even our

Cancer is a complicated disease that happens when genetic changes make cells grow uncontrollably. These changes can come from a mix of inherited genes, exposure to harmful substances, infections, and lifestyle habits. Research shows that cancer comes from many factors working together over time. Although family history plays a part, choices like smoking, exposure to harmful chemicals, and diet may have more of an impact on cancer risk. The way these factors interact makes it

Getting diagnosed with cancer as a teen or young adult is life-changing. It doesn’t just affect your body—it also affects your mind and emotions. Many young people with cancer feel sad, stressed, or worried about the future. Some struggle with feeling different from their friends, and others deal with fear, loneliness, or anxiety. Daily Life: The teen and young adult years are full of big life moments—going to school, making friends, and planning for the future. Many young p

What is a stroke? A stroke, medically known as a cerebrovascular accident, occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients...

What is the placebo effect? Well, simply put, it’s when a patient reacts (either positively or negatively) to a medical treatment, even...

As global life expectancy rises, so too does the number of years people spend burdened by chronic disease. Modern medicine has turned...

The medical field has had a lot of research and developed a lot since the very first humans, but there were some very intriguing...

Since the mid 1800s, body temperature has always been the starting point for determining if someone has infection or inflammation. People...

Robotic surgery is a type of surgery that is robot assisted to make incisions, but still directed by a person sitting at a console to...

கிட்டத்தட்ட 40% அமெரிக்கர்கள் அமெரிக்காவில் மருத்துவ சேவையைப் பயன்படுத்தவில்லை, மேலும் இந்த எண்ணிக்கை உலகின் பிற பகுதிகளிலும் அதிகமாக...

Nearly 40% of Americans did not utilize medical care in the United States, and this number is greater in other parts of the world....

What is the epigenome and epigenetic inheritance? The epigenome is the second layer of structure, the chemical tags covering DNA and the...

Lahaina is a historic town in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. In the first week of August 2023, this town faced an urban wildfire. Summer in Hawaii is the dry season, meaning that Maui specifically, with its vast mountains and valleys full of greenery is a prime spot for fires. Dry, hot, weather provides a foundation for extreme wildfires while dehydrated plants and high wind speeds add fuel. So what makes a fire be wild? A wildfire is any uncontrolled or unpredictable

சமூக மன்றத்தில் உங்களின் உடல்நலக் கேள்விகளைப் பகிர்ந்து கொள்வதற்கான வழிமுறைகள் கீழே கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. கீழே உள்ள இந்த மன்றம் பரமக்குடி...

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