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

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 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...

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

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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

The below steps are the procedure to share your health questions in the community forum. 1. Go to Public Health Questions | Vesna's Blogs...

“This book is both fascinating and useful. The distinguished memory researcher Scott A. Small explains why forgetfulness is not only...

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What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects mesothelium, a tissue protecting the internal organs,...

Hey everyone, sorry for the short hiatus. I had a bit of studying up to do for AP exams and finals but I am back, and here to stay! What...

Hello All, I am back again after an unexpected break. It’s been a while since I’ve written anything because my grandfather passed away...

“Somewhere in your genetic code is the tale of every plague, every predator, every parasite, and every planetary upheaval your ancestors...

What tools are used by the CDC to effectively track medical data and public health records? In this article, we are going to discuss just...

The CFA is the Center for Forecasting and Outbreaking Analytics, and it’s a branch of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...

Genotyping is a technology that detects small genetic differences that can lead to major changes in phenotype including physical...

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the lungs, it is called lung cancer. Lung...