<li>Monkeypox, which is a less severe disease than its cousin smallpox, is an endemic in 11 countries in West and Central Africa. </li><li>The virus was discovered in 1958 in monkeys kept for resear… [+1336 chars]
It all started with a stomach bug. That's what Cheryl-Anne Labrador-Summers thought, anyway. It was October 2020, not long after she'd moved to the tranquil lakeside Ontario community of Georgina, a… [+6613 chars]
It's the season to start being cautious about ticks and Lyme disease, and this year the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has launched an interactive map to help people assess their risk of bei… [+3201 chars]
The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease, but described the epidemic as… [+4201 chars]
Tribune News Service New Delhi, May 28 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday asked countries to enhance surveillance for monkeypox and isolate confirmed patients, saying it expected cases… [+1831 chars]
<ul><li>Broken heart syndrome, also called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can cause the the heart to pump poorly and create symptoms resembling a heart attack.</li><li>The syndrome, which can cause death,… [+6550 chars]
It’s finally set to warm up in Vancouver and many of us can’t wait to spend some time outdoors this summer. And as you head out to hike, camp, and explore around the province you have to be aware of… [+1346 chars]
For those who have had COVID, an effect on heart problems can complicate the recovery. Though COVID is primarily a respiratory problem, the heart can also suffer from the viral attack. "In some peop… [+746 chars]
Dr. Jonathan Cook is investigating key HIV proteins that are integral to developing a vaccine. Resident physician at the Sunnybrook Health Centre with the University of Toronto, his team is working … [+1906 chars]
Potatoes are a vital food source worldwide. They're the third biggest crop, behind wheat and rice, grown across the globe. Developing countries in particular have embraced potato growth, making it a … [+1260 chars]
Wiad Lek. 2022;75(4 pt 2):929-937. doi: 10.36740/WLek202204202. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim: The present study was carried out on patients recovered from COVID-19, including those patients who have… [+1185 chars]
Some prominent infectious disease experts are pushing for faster action from global health authorities to contain a growing monkeypox outbreak that has spread to at least 20 countries. They are argu… [+4634 chars]
