Tag: public health
People in this state live four years less than the national average.
Ever stop to think about how much your zip code might influence your life? It's a question worth pondering, especially when we look at...
Good news: We may soon have a way to clear our brains of a common parasite.
The human brain, a marvel of complexity, is also surprisingly vulnerable. For years, scientists have understood that a common, often asymptomatic parasite can take...
DNA from Napoleon’s 1812 army finally tells us why his soldiers died.
The name Napoleon evokes images of grand battles, strategic genius, and a formidable army that swept across Europe. Yet, his ill-fated 1812 Russian campaign...
Why the backlash against Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign?
Hey there, TrendLyric fam! You’d think a vaccine designed to prevent a devastating disease like cervical cancer would be universally welcomed, right? Especially when...
Cancer Patients Who Got Covid mRNA Shots Live Dramatically Longer
The global pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, particularly for our most vulnerable populations. Among them, cancer patients faced a terrifying dual threat: battling their illness...
1,300-year-old poop shows diseases plagued ancient people in Mexico’s ‘Cave of the Dead Children’.
Ever wonder what secrets the ground beneath us holds? Sometimes, it's not glittering gold or lost cities, but something far more… visceral. We’re talking...
The government shutdown is causing many CDC experts to skip a crucial infectious disease meeting.
Imagine a critical huddle where the world's top infectious disease fighters gather, sharing vital intel, spotting new threats, and strategizing defenses. Now imagine key...
My son was only a day old when our family found out we’d been exposed to measles. Here’s what happened.
The first day with a newborn is a blur of awe, exhaustion, and overwhelming love. You’re floating on a cloud, utterly smitten. For our...
Here’s when two vaccine experts say you should get your COVID and flu shots.
As the leaves begin to hint at a change in color and the days subtly shorten, a familiar health conversation resurfaces: protecting ourselves from...
A severe, rare virus might be spreading in LA County.
Okay, LA, let's talk. You know how sometimes you hear a whisper, a rumor, something that just feels... different? Well, a new conversation is...
A new study has a startling finding: Millions more Americans could suddenly be considered obese.
Imagine waking up one day to find that, without gaining a single pound, millions more of us might suddenly fit into a new health...
Dangerous drug combinations are leading to a sharp increase in overdose deaths among seniors.
Imagine a life rich with memories, wisdom, and the comfort of routine. Now, imagine that life cut tragically short, not by a sudden illness,...
