March 11 marks three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. At that time, there were only 118,000 cases reported worldwide.
Category: Public Health
Could cordyceps, the fungus on 'The Last of Us,' actually spur a pandemic?
While infectious disease specialists are hesitant to never say “never,” the current environment we live in would have to change considerably to create a real-life fungus pandemic based on cordyceps, the fungus on the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.”
Seniors With Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help. Here’s Why.
Older people often aren’t being screened for anxiety disorders, even though it is a common affliction — one masked by other problems when growing old.
UWHealth: Positive strep throat tests doubled from 2022
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s State Laboratory of Hygiene found the rate of positive strep throat tests has doubled since last year, NBC affiliate WTMJ reported March 8.
46% public health workers left their jobs in last 5 years
A recent study found nearly half of all U.S. public health workers in state and local agencies left their jobs in the last five years.
CDC probes illness outbreak among 318 aboard cruise ship
A CDC investigation into the cause of a gastrointestinal illness that infected 284 passengers and 34 crew members on a Princess Cruise line was inconclusive.
3 deaths reported amid Virginia's meningococcal outbreak
Three have died from complications due to a strain of meningococcal disease, according to a March 8 update on the ongoing outbreak from the Virginia Department of Health.
Jimmy Carter Took on the Awful Guinea Worm When No One Else Would — And Triumphed
The effort to end Guinea worm disease relies almost entirely on changes in people’s behavior. There is no cure, no vaccination. When the 39th president of the United States left office, Jimmy Carter campaigned to eradicate the disease.
Revolutionize your health and fitness with ChatGPT’s modern weight loss hacks
Weight loss can be a challenging process for many people, as it often requires significant lifestyle changes and dedication to healthy habits. However, with the help of modern technology and innovative strategies, it’s easier than ever to revolut…
Health experts monitoring H3N2 virus uptick in India
An increase in cases of H3N2 influenza in India is drawing interest from health experts worldwide.
