A medical ethicist from NYU explains why the Monkeypox outbreak was declared a public health emergency in the U.S. The pandemic and the response in the HIV crisis in the 1980's may have accelerated the declaration, according to Arthur Caplan. (Aug. 5)
Britain is in the grip of a new silent health crisis.
A man with monkeypox shared a three-week timeline of his rash with pictures to raise awareness of monkeypox symptoms and how the virus is spreading.
The causes of leg cramps at night can range from nutrient deficiency to tough workouts. Here, experts break down how to prevent and get rid of leg cramps.
Polio, monkeypox, inexplicable liver damage in kids. "It's like all the biblical plagues are coming back, right?" one infectious disease expert said.
The man danced close to people who were wearing sleeveless tops and shorts for a few hours at a time at the event.
Philecia La'Bounty first felt a lump when adjusting her sports bra. It grew eight centimeters in eight months. She says she'll be on "chemo for life."
Statement Highlights: A “state of the science” review details the most reported symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease (PAD and...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander Harris, has been hospitalized. The 51-year-old was taken to the hospital following a cardiac episode, according to a statement seemingly posted by his manager, Theresa Fortier, to his official social media page. The post ...
A child in Oregon has tested positive for monkeypox and health officials said the virus was not contracted at school, child care, or another community setting
Butt acne, or buttne, is especially common in active women. Here, dermatologists explain why this happens and how to treat and prevent butt breakouts.
The CDC recently relaxed its COVID guidelines involving quarantines, screening tests, and social distancing. That’s a terrible idea, some experts say, given that over 400 people die from the disease every day.View Entire Post ›
Federal authorities are investigating a “fast-moving” E. coli breakout that was identified in Ohio and Michigan, with nearly 30 people infected by the bacteria from an unknown source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has so far identified 29 people who have become ill due to E. coli infections. Nine of those have…
A small study finds that about half of vaccinated people experience no COVID-19 symptoms—or only mild ones—from an Omicron infection.
Among the reported 109 monkeypox cases in the county, 59 are from Palm Springs and 20 are from Cathedral City.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyAs infections go, Jeffrey Siegelman’s first bout with COVID was unremarkable. The emergency physician and professor at Emory School of Medicine likely contracted the virus while on the job in August 2020. He experienced the usual symptoms—fever, headaches, aches, chills, and loss of smell and taste. But in the weeks after he recovered, other symptoms set in, including heart palpitations, insomnia, and significant fatigue after even minor
A record number of mosquitoes in New York City have been detected to carry West Nile virus, which can cause fevers and brain swelling in severe cases.
A new French study reveals it's possible to test positive for monkeypox without showing any symptoms.
The agency listed one case in Polk County as confirmed and the other five as probable.
Health officials are working to figure out the source an E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in Ohio and Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Wednesday that 29 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157. According to the CDC, 14 people in Ohio and 15 people in Michigan have been infected.
White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said Wednesday evening that updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be available in “a few short weeks” for everyone over the age of 12. “The vaccines that are coming in a few short weeks are specifically designed for the virus that’s out there, and I believe it’s…
