Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Not Just for Hospitals — What You Should Have
Introduction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has long been associated with hospitals, where healthcare workers wear gowns, masks, and gloves. However, PPE is not exclusive to medical settings. Various everyday situations can warrant simple protective gear—household cleaning tasks, carpentry, yard maintenance,...
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Long COVID: Preparing for the Long-Term Health Impacts After an Emergency
Introduction Emergencies such as pandemics often leave an enduring impact beyond their immediate crisis. While widespread attention goes to controlling the initial outbreak, the long-term health repercussions can be profound. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals faced weeks of acute...
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Monkeypox and Beyond: Lesser-Known Outbreaks and How to Stay Informed
Introduction Global health emergencies often spotlight high-profile threats such as COVID-19 or influenza. Yet, many lesser-known outbreaks regularly surface worldwide. Diseases like monkeypox, Marburg virus, Lassa fever, or others might not garner the same headlines, but they pose real risks...
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The Flu vs a Pandemic: Why Seasonal Flu Preps Can Help for Bigger Outbreaks
Introduction Seasonal flu spreads each year in many regions worldwide. It often causes fever, fatigue, muscle soreness, and other symptoms that keep people home from work or school. This annual cycle may feel routine, yet the flu remains a significant...
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From SARS to COVID: How Pandemic Responses Have Evolved (and Need to Improve)
Introduction Pandemic planning has grown more urgent in the modern age. In 2002–2003, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) appeared and sparked global concern. The disease demonstrated that novel pathogens could spread quickly by air travel and create sudden outbreaks. Public...
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Global Disease Watch: Top 5 Emerging Viruses to Keep an Eye On
Introduction Viruses are continually changing, driving new outbreaks across different regions. In recent years, scientists have observed significant shifts in disease patterns. Global travel, trade, and urban growth can spread infections faster. Climate changes also help certain disease carriers, including...
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The Next Pandemic: Understanding WHO’s “Disease X” and How to Prepare
Introduction Global health authorities warn that future pandemics may be more disruptive than previous outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses the term “Disease X” to describe a serious international threat caused by an unknown pathogen. This concept arose from...
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Chapped Lips
What are Chapped lips? Chapped lips are characterized by dry texture of the lips and may possibly crack due to loss in moisture or evaporation of moisture in the lips. It is sometimes accompanied by swelling and redness that is...
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Stills Disease
What is Stills Disease What is Stills Disease? Stills disease is a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis characterized by high spike fever, intermittent rashes and arthritis. It is known to be common in children and rarely affects adult over 40...
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Nausea After Eating
What is Nausea after Eating? Nausea is not a disease or condition. It is often a symptom of an underlying condition. It is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach and often followed by vomiting. Children and adults may experience...
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