CNN — Here’s a look at cholera, an acute diarrheal infection that has killed thousands of people worldwide. Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria…
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A preprint paper said Covid was likely lab-made. Not so fast.
On October 27, Valentin Bruttel, a molecular immunologist at the University of Wurzburg, Germany, and co-authors Alex Washburne and Antonius VanDongen released a preprint — a scientific paper that has…
California reservoirs dropping fast; LA approaching ZERO DAY for water – NaturalNews.com
(Natural News) Southern California’s Castaic Reservoir in Hollywood, which feeds much of Los Angeles County, is dropping like a rock amid a prolonged California drought that is starving the region…
Monkeypox in the United States Fast Facts
Monkeypox is a poxvirus. It generally causes pimple- or blister-like lesions and flu-like symptoms such as fever. The disease is rarely fatal. Monkeypox spreads through close contact. This includes direct…
Obesity in the US Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at obesity in the United States. A person is considered to be obese when he or she reaches a particular body mass index (BMI). Adults…
Salmonella Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s some background information about Salmonella. Salmonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella, is one of the most frequently reported foodborne illnesses in the United States. Prono:…
MRSA Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin and amoxicillin. A MRSA infection…
E. Coli Outbreaks Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at E. coli outbreaks in the United States. There are many strains of the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). Most strains are harmless and live…
H1N1 United States Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu. There was a pandemic outbreak across the globe which lasted from 2009 to 2010. Fatalities…
Stem Cells Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is some background information about stem cells. Scientists believe that stem cell research can be used to treat medical conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke,…