Healthcare breaches in 2019
Healthcare breaches were a problem in 2019. December 2019 saw the highest amount of increases. Hence, it rose 8.57% from November 2019, according to HIPAA Journal. However, December saw a decrease in exposed healthcare records by about 35%. 2019 in particular saw a huge increase in reported breaches and hacking incidents. Over 41 million records […]
Coronavirus: what is it?
Coronavirus has broken out in China. Thus, it has been in global headlines as of recently. But, what exactly is it? It is mostly found in animals and rarely is seen in humans. Now, humans are catching the disease. It is similar to SARS and MERS. Two people have died so far. Scientists have not […]
E-cigarettes and their dangers
E-cigarettes are still making national headlines. The Center for Disease Control has done further research into the matter. While they are still unsure of what is causing all the deaths, they have a clearer idea now. The CDC has found a connection between THC in these products and the sicknesses. Subsequently, EVALI related illnesses have […]
New flu vaccine being developed
Flu season this year was especially rough. It came early and hit hard – three children died from the flu in December, according to WebMd. There is a new vaccine being tested on mice. Thus, it could potentially act as a “universal flu vaccine” for multiple strains, according to U.S. News. As a result, the […]
Measles still a global health threat
Measles has a vaccine, however, it is still one of the most dangerous health threats in the world. Cases of measles are actually going up globally. In 2018, around 140,000 people died because of it, according to the World Health Organization. However, it is also still a threat in the United States, too. In 2o19, […]
Manuals – Medical and Dental
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Listeria outbreak in America
Listeria is impacting many people this New Year. Almark Foods produces hard boiled eggs. These eggs are the cause of the outbreak. As a result, the company has recalled its products linked to the disease. As a result, one person has died and a further four have been hospitalized. To protect yourself from listeria, you […]
Supplements and liver failure
Many popular supplements cause liver failure. A popular dietary supplement called OxyELITE Pro (OEP) is responsible for many cases. Thus, the Center for Disease Control investigated the link between liver damage and dietary supplements. Consequently, drugs like OEP are a main contributor to liver damage. The University of Michigan Health Lab found that many users […]
HIV prevention few and far between
HIV infections in America have not gone up or down, according to the Center for Disease Control. There are ways to end this stall, however. Because many Americans are unaware of their options surrounding the infection, many go without proper testing and prevention methods. The CDC has created a map designed to end the HIV […]
Hispanic people more at risk for diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise in America. Hispanic people in particular face a higher rate of type two diabetes. There are ways to reduce the risk and alleviate the illness if it occurs, however. The Center for Disease Control believes there could be a link between certain ethnic groups and type two diabetes. The connection […]
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 […]