Women face high cancer risks
“All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers,” according to the Center for Disease Control. That’s right, all women. Cancer does not discriminate based on age or race. It is more important than ever to be aware of reproductive organs and detect symptoms early. Cancer is a very scary prospect, but there are some tips […]
HPV vaccine update
The HPV vaccine is regarded as one of the most important for women to obtain. A new study has shown that one dose is as effective as the usual two to three most women get. Also, the study was conducted by the U.S. National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey between 2009 to 2016. Because of […]
Flu is rising this season
Flu is unusually high right now. The Center for Disease Control says that this season could peak earlier. There are high rates of it in the south, according to the CDC. So far, the CDC has reported that 4.8% of deaths are attributed to the flu. 6.4% is considered an epidemic. February is typically when […]
Antibiotics Awareness Week
This week is Antibiotics Awareness Week. It is important to be know important facts about antibiotics, especially in flu se One of the biggest misconceptions about antibiotics is that they work against viruses. Viruses are not the same as bacteria because they are not alive. Therefore, The Center for Disease Control says only bacterial infections […]
Vaccines for pneumococcal disease
Vaccines are important to get, particularly as flu season is around the corner. But there is another illness that isn’t on most people’s radar: pneumococcal disease. Thankfully, there is a vaccine. Pneumococcal disease is extremely deadly, especially in adults. There are three major types: pneumococcal pneumonia, which affects the lungs, bacteremia, which affects the bloodstream, […]
Adakveo approved for Sickle Cell Disease
Those who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease could be getting a reprieve from some symptoms soon. The Food and Drug Administration approved crizanlizumab-tmca on Friday, November 15th. Around 100,000 people suffer from the disease, according to The Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, Sickle Cell Disease causes many painful symptoms. Some of them include leg ulcers, vision […]
New Zika Research Shows Patterns
Zika virus has been a huge scare lately, especially for pregnant women. Threats of the virus have made it impossible for some pregnant women to travel overseas. Fortunately, Goethe University in Germany has conducted a study tracking the prevalence of the virus in Latin America. Furthermore, the research comes at a crucial time. France reported […]
Dengue Vaccine Being Developed
Dengue fever is one of the deadliest threats to human health. The World Health Organization says that they are close to finding a vaccine. Before now, there has never been a viable vaccine for dengue, and WHO says it is vital. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is behind the vaccine, called TAK-003. Perhaps most noteworthy is that […]
Overworked nurses provide less care
Better nurse-to-patient ratios have been a hot topic in healthcare for a long time now. As a result, about 6,500 nurses participated in a walkout in Florida, Arizona, California and Illinois. They are demanding a system in which patients have more attention, which results in better care. The walkout reflects a much deeper problem […]
Dental Tourism
According to the Congress Report, there are more than 40% Americans without dental insurance. The cost of dental care to many Americans is outrageous. Unfortunately, this leads to international dental tourism as a final solution. Many patients end up traveling and paying a fraction of the cost in bordering countries. Tourists spend over $200 million […]
Malaria vaccine is being tested
A new malaria vaccine may be the answer to high mortality rates in Africa. Three countries have rolled out the vaccine, and they are testing the only licensed version in the world. The World Health Organization approved Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya because they have proven drive towards its elimination. GlaxoSmithKline, a pharmaceutical company, developed RTS,S. […]
Social Media and Teens
With the rise of technology, our daily lives are becoming more dependent on social media. Teenagers are especially susceptible to social media due to having free time. Research shows that there are plenty of negative psychological effects on teenagers. There seems to be a strong correlation between texting, anxiety and lowered self-esteem. And even though […]