In the natural world, where different ecosystems and species coexist, there exists a hidden threat that affects birds worldwide. Avian influenza, often referred to as bird flu, is a viral infection that raises concerns not only for its effects on...
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes variety, and the myths surrounding it spread even faster than the disease itself!...
Germs can easily find their way onto your hands when you touch surfaces or objects contaminated by an infected person. If you forget to wash your hands and then eat or touch your nose, mouth, or eyes, those germs can enter your body and make you...
Have you been hearing reports about that nasty stomach bug making its rounds again? Or maybe you're feeling a bit anxious about how many people seem to be getting sick, missing school, work, and social gatherings?...
The range of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes is something we all know about. These tiny creatures can carry illnesses that, at times, can be deadly. Diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya are the most familiar mosquito-borne illnesses...
Your phone? It's actually 20 times dirtier than a public toilet seat! Can you believe it? Thousands of bacteria are just hanging out on its surface—1 in 6 phones even carries harmful germs like E. coli!...
Just as things started getting back to normal with the lifting of mask mandates and social distancing, reopening schools and offices, experts are raising alarms about a potential "tripledemic". You might wonder, what exactly does that mean?...
COVID-19 has been a relentless challenge for over a year and a half now. Almost every country has faced periods of rising cases. The second wave spread so rapidly in some places that it felt impossible to regain control....
Many countries are currently witnessing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, while others are experiencing a decline. This fluctuation is largely attributed to COVID-19 vaccines and preventive measures....
Have you ever come across Oropouche fever? This illness, spread by tiny mosquitoes and midges, brings on chills, fever, and body aches. Recently, it has popped up in a surprising new area, catching public health officials off guard....
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and, unfortunately, a rise in mosquito-borne diseases like malaria. The warm weather accelerates the mosquito life cycle, leading to increased breeding rates....
The COVID-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard, didn't it? Just as we were trying to grasp the reality of the situation, it spread rapidly, leaving a trail of confusion and concern....
Are you planning to head home for the holidays? It's that time of year when many of us eagerly look forward to traveling to see family or just to take a vacation....
Folks, here's another emerging health threat from the snowy poles of the globe. As we learn about 'zoonotic diseases,' which basically means infections passed from animals to humans, we now have the Alaskapox virus to consider....
One fine morning, you wake up and check the time. Your eyes ache, your body feels sore, and something just seems off. Your forehead is already burning. You were perfectly fine the night before, but suddenly, in the morning, all of this hits you when...
Although we don't know everything about the novel coronavirus yet, it seems to spread between people who are in close contact. The exact level of contagiousness for this new strain, SARS-CoV-2, is still a bit of a mystery, but it primarily spreads...
World Rabies Day, celebrated every year on September 28, focuses on highlighting one of the most severe infectious diseases out there. It's time to unleash the power of knowledge as we gear up for the 17th annual World Rabies Day....
In the ongoing struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken another important step to safeguard public health....
Have you been experiencing cold-like symptoms that seem to linger longer than usual? Recent studies have shown that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can lead to prolonged respiratory symptoms, affecting individuals for weeks after initial infection[1]....
Social distancing is a collection of strategies designed to slow down and, to some extent, halt the spread of infectious diseases. The main goal is to minimize physical interactions between individuals....