Just like a surfer catching a wave, the immune system rides a swelling tide after a COVID-19 infection. Reports of skin rashes post-pandemic have puzzled experts, until now. In an interesting twist, it seems that these rashes are not caused directly by the virus, but rather by the body’s immune response. You see, when the […]
Published on August 4, 2022
The monkeypox outbreak has reached a critical level, prompting the U.S. government to declare a public health emergency. Just like firefighters rushing to extinguish a spreading wildfire, the Biden administration is taking immediate action to contain the outbreak and protect public health. This declaration will mobilize resources and provide support to affected areas, similar to […]
Published on August 4, 2022
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that the prevalence of obesity among American children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 has soared over time. The rise in child obesity rates can be likened to chubby caterpillars transforming into rotund butterflies – a metamorphosis nobody wanted to see. The research reveals a substantial increase […]
Published on August 4, 2022