The Nipah virus (NiV) is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It can also spread through contaminated food or directly between people. Recently, a 12-year-old boy in India died from the virus. This was shocking news as the southern Indian state of Kerala beat the Nipah virus in 2018. Now, doctors and researchers have to make more effort to prevent the spread of Nipah and try to understand it more.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common sexually transmitted infection. The virus spreads through skin-to-skin contact, and there are various types. Some cause genital warts, which are considered low risk. Others can lead to cervical, anal or oral cancer, which is potentially deadly.
Hiking up very high mountains is a surreal feeling that can only be described through experience. As elevation builds, oxygen supply reduces and you may find it more difficult to breathe. Here are 3 simple hacks for how to conserve your oxygen supply and breathe better while at high elevations.
If you’re researching passport cards, you might question whether or not they’re worth your time and money. Passport cards were issued starting in 2008 by the U.S. State Department as a more affordable and efficient way for U.S. citizens to travel across borders. But what’s the distinction between books and cards? While we can use passport books to travel globally, a passport card is exclusive to one continent.
Infants and children are more susceptible to colds because their immune systems aren’t as strong. This means that it’s very likely that your baby will catch a cold. It’s very likely that they may catch a cold multiple times. What should you do if your baby gets a cold?
When struggling with gout, it is very important to choose foods that won’t trigger or worsen joint pain. These include foods that are low in purine and foods that won’t increase blood acid levels. If you’re traveling to South America soon, here are some of the best dishes and snacks that won’t activate or exacerbate symptoms if you suffer from gout.
Traveling across the globe on an airplane to your vacation destination is exciting. But, flights can last eight hours or even more. It is wise to catch some sleep on the plane before you arrive, if you can. Here are five tips for better sleep on a plane.
Looking for a place to stay while you are planning your next trip can be daunting sometimes. But every now and then, a gem of a booking comes along that you just can’t pass up. If you are a world traveler that is always on the lookout for the next great getaway, these quirky Airbnbs will have you wanting to book a trip this weekend just to hang out in these fun stays.
Rabies is a fatal viral disease from the rhabdovirus family. When thinking about rabies, most people think of wild animals, intense drooling, and aggression. In North America rabies is typically found in wild animals such as bats, raccoons and foxes. But, in other areas of the world the most common carrier of rabies is dogs.
Typhoid fever can be a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Typically, typhoid is spread through sewage contaminated food or water and person-to-person contact. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s estimated that between 11 – 20 million people contract typhoid each year with roughly 128,000 – 161,000 cases resulting in death (WHO https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/typhoid). There are currently two vaccine options as well as antibiotic treatments available to treat typhoid.
