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New patterns of viral emergence and spread are being driven by ecologic and sociologic changes, such as climate change, migration of vector species to new areas, changing interactions between people and animals, increasing connectivity between communities, more and faster travel, urbanization, and…

People using antibiotics without a prescription seems to be a prevalent public health problem. Antibiotics were obtained through various means, including saving leftover prescriptions for later use, getting them from friends and family, or obtaining them from local markets "under the counter." …

This is a very interesting article that provides readers with information on how electrically stimulating the Vagus nerve,the longest nerve that connects the brain to the body,can change the body’s metabolic balance.This can lead to a longer and healthier life span by reducing…

A tropical parasite called Angiostrongylus cantonensis is being transmitted from the feces of rats and snails to humans in Hawaii.It’s larvae can travel to the brain causing a condition known as eosinophilic meningitis.Rat lungworm disease is difficult to test and no cure,other than simply waiting…

This is an excellent article that provides readers with tips on disaster preparedness ,especially hurricanes,and the significance of having a bag with all the necessary items prepared at all times.The list of advice includes turning on the news,stocking up on nonperishable edibles,preparing a first…

According to an analysis of the recent earthquakes in Southern California by seismologists,another earthquake is expected to hit Southern California in the next 2 weeks.This third earthquake is expected to be of a larger magnitude and bring more destruction relative to the prior ones. To read…