What is monkeypox? How do you get? Who’s at risk? The viral disease has infected over 9,000 people in the United Statesmany cases coming after the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency inJuly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 55 squares in Tennesseeincluding at least one in Knox County. … Read more
Placeholder while article actions load The manufacturer of the only vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration to protect against monkeypox privately warned senior Biden health officials about their plan to split doses and changes how the shots are delivered. “We do have some reservations … due to the very limited safety data available,” … Read more
The case was found In Rockland County, which has a stunningly low polio vaccination rate. Dr. José Romero, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, noted that the majority of people with polio don’t have symptoms and so can spread the virus without knowing it. “There are a number of individuals … Read more
Placeholder while article actions load With cases of monkeypox surging around the world, it’s not a good time to be a monkey. The primates have, in recent days, been physically attacked — and even killed — by poisoning and stoning attacks in Brazil, according to local media reports that cite police officials. In the last … Read more
We hate to break it to you, but as you age, so does your body. Like it or not, when you reach middle age, your muscle mass may begin to decline, and your performance at the gym may not be what it once was. But don’t despair (or stop working out!), because that doesn’t mean … Read more
After several weeks of steady increases in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations, there are encouraging signs that the latest viral resurgence may be abating in the United States. The rate of new infections appears to be dropping, with the US now reporting 107,000 new cases each day — an average that has fallen by 12% in … Read more
There’s a reason why rice is among the most commonly eaten grains all over the world. It’s great versatile, and can be adapted to complement a wide range of flavor profiles and dishes. Plus, there are many varieties to choose from (more than 120,000if you want to get technical!). Food & Wine reports that rice … Read more
Langya virus, which can cause fever, fatigue and nausea, found in 35 people in eastern China, researchers say. Scientists in Asia have identified a new virus that can cause severe fever and was likely transmitted to humans from animals in eastern China. The Langya henipavirus (LayV) was found in 35 people in the Shandong and … Read more
Covid has consumed people’s lives in a way that’s reminiscent of wartime. The state has become bloated as a result of lockdown measures and there is an eagerness to get freedoms back. While it’s tempting to view Covid as nothing more than an inconvenience, evidence suggests it would be prudent to take it more seriously. … Read more
Monkeypox cases are rising exponentially in some gay and bisexual communitiesdimming hopes that officials can quickly gain control of the virus that has the potential to establish a lasting foothold in the United States. The US is reporting about 450 monkeypox cases a day for the seven-day period that ended Tuesday, according to Our World … Read more