Pneumonia outbreaks are now in multiple countries
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don’t have specific information about recent pneumonia outbreaks affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark, the US, and China. However, I…
Mother and son’s ‘white lung pneumonia’ as pediatric cases rise
When Mollee Campbells 14-year-old son, William, returned home from school, she noticed something was amiss. William, usually healthy, appeared extremely pale, had difficulty breathing, and seemed on the verge of…
Covid-19 is now on the rise again
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Friday that several key COVID-19 trends are now experiencing an acceleration across the United States, marking the first significant nationwide…
China outbreak of Ohio “white lung” pneumonia cases
Health officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases among children — but experts say there isn’t a connection between this outbreak and the one happening in…
Blocking cold lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes
A recent study has highlighted the relationship between walking speed and the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, indicates that…
New CDC estimates triple the number of COVID variants BA.2.86
Nearly 1 in 10 new COVID19 cases in the U.S. are from the BA.2.86 variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Monday, nearly triple what the agency estimated…
Respiratory illnesses caused by pathogens are on the rise
The surge in respiratory illnesses reported across China, which has garnered the attention of the World Health Organization, has been attributed to the flu and other well-known pathogens rather than…
The respiratory virus is not considered a new pathogen in China
China government has provided evidence that a cluster of respiratory infections that has sent scores of kids to hospitals in northern China is not from a “novel pathogen,” according to…
Scientists research what causes itching
Scientists researching what causes an itch in skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis have made a major breakthrough . A groundbreaking study by Harvard Medical School scientists, published in…
the number of Covid-19 deaths has increased in some states
As the holiday season approaches and the respiratory viral season takes hold, several states are witnessing a rise in COVID-19-related deaths. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…