H5N8 transmission concerns
H5N8 virus, a new strain of avian flu (HPAI), has been tracing an alarming path from its origination in China through South Korea, Russia, Japan, Canada, multiple countries in Europe and the central United States. Researchers believe that since its discovery in early 2014, the virus was carried from Russia to various parts of the world […]
Health literacy importance
Health literacy is a problem when health information is too difficult for people to understand. According to the National Assessment of Literacy, only 12 percent of adults have proficient health literacy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say health literate people should be able have an active role in their health. They should be able […]