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...
Read MoreFrom 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...
Read MoreGlobal 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreChapped 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...
Read MoreStills 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...
Read MoreNausea 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...
Read MoreHow to Clear a Clogged Ear
What is Clogged Ear? Clogged ear is congestion in the middle ear that is irritating and sometimes may be painful. Ear wax build up is the normal cause of ears to clog. Other factors contributing for the ears to clog...
Read MoreSwollen Feet During Pregnancy
Swollen Feet During Pregnancy Why do feet swell during pregnancy? What the individual is really experiencing is edema – that is when fluid that is excessive collects in the tissue. It is normal for women who are pregnant to have...
Read MoreLow testosterone
Low testosterone symptoms in men Low testosterone levels in men have great effect in their manhood. Those who have low levels of testosterone shall manifest the following: Increased irritability Weight gain Erectile dysfunctions Poor sexual performance or loss of libido...
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