What are the most common STDs? Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are becoming increasingly prevalent in the U.S. Though often curable, these STDs require treatment in order to avoid serious complications. Amid coronavirus, Alaska health officials are dealing with another outbreak – syphilis. According to local media reports, the state's Department of Health and Social Services said sexually transmitted diseases are […]
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The specific set of symptoms COVID-19 patients experience at the onset of the disease may predict how severe their case will become, according to a study by researchers at King’s College London that analyzed self-reported symptoms. The study identifies six ‘symptom clusters,’ or subtypes, of COVID-19: Subtype 1, ‘flu-like with no fever’: headache, loss of smell, muscle pain, cough, sore […]
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Fox News Flash top headlines for July 31 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good news: The second surge of confirmed cases appears to be leveling off. Scientists aren’t celebrating by any means, warning […]
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Danish officials said Friday they were now recommending the use of face masks on public transport to curb the spread of COVID-19, just days after saying they did not “make sense in the current situation.” The Danish Health Authority issued the recommendation while noting that “at the moment, the spread of the infection is at a low level in Denmark.” […]
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Questions around coronavirus testing and immunity are top of mind as the pandemic continues to spread and potential vaccines undergo trials. Emily Toth Martin, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, breaks down the basics of coronavirus testing and what the current data show are the potential next steps for the United States as […]
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In late January, when hospitals in the United States confirmed the presence of the novel coronavirus, health workers knew to watch for precisely three symptoms: fever, cough, and shortness of breath. But as the number of infections climbed, the symptom list began to grow. Some patients lost their sense of smell and taste. Some had nausea or diarrhea. Some had […]
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The Corona-pandemic keeps the world in suspense: More than 17 million people have been infected with the Coronavirus, 208.086 of them in Germany. The United States reported almost daily new record numbers. Corona-News from Germany and around the world – the top stories: Around 50 guests to celebration in the district of Kleve positive Corona tested (13.15) Bayern leads mask […]
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Tens of thousands of cases could be prevented each year by making simple lifestyle changes. One of the biggest studies carried out revealed that 40 percent of all dementia cases could be averted or delayed if the dozen dangers are avoided. The key factors include excessive drinking in mid-life and exposure to air pollution in later life. It means 83,840 […]
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Behavioral and nicotine replacement therapies offered together can help people who are incarcerated quit smoking, according to Rutgers researchers. The study published in the American Journal of Men’s Health, found that the combination of group-based tobacco dependence treatment and nicotine replacement therapy was an effective and feasible option to reduce tobacco dependence among men who were incarcerated and transgender women […]
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Fox News Flash top headlines for July 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. British scientists have determined that there are six different “types” of COVID-19 distinguished by specific clusters of symptoms – which could help in the treatment of the deadly contagion. The study, conducted by King’s College London, analyzed data from about […]
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