Hepatitis B is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the body for years without showing any signs. This makes it dangerous because people might not even know they have it until it's too late. The virus can cause serious problems like liver failure and cancer. Babies are especially at risk. If they get infe
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is becoming more common in the U. S. It can be very serious, especially for babies. The disease can cause severe breathing problems and even be life-threatening for infants under two months old. Many people think of whooping cough as a bad cough with a "whoop"
Measles is making a comeback in certain regions, and summer camps are now in the spotlight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a call to action. They want camps to verify that all kids, staff, and volunteers have proof of measles immunity. This could be through vaccination or
Measles is back in Michigan. The state has seen its first outbreak since 2019. Health officials have confirmed seven cases so far this year. Three of these cases are in Montcalm County. This is a big deal because measles is highly contagious. One infected person can spread it to nine out of ten peop
Measles is making a comeback in Texas, with 309 cases reported in just two months. This number has already surpassed the total cases reported across the entire United States last year. The majority of these cases are among individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unkno
Fluoride naturally exists in soil, plants, and water. Adding it to drinking water is a debate that's been brewing, especially with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing concerns about health impacts. Here’s a quick look at what's happening. In the U. S. , fluoridation was introduced in 1945
Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that adults aged 50 and above should get a shot to protect against pneumococcal disease? This decision was made by a scientific panel and then approved by the CDC. This disease is caused by a type of bact
