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Meningitis and Encephalitis. Symptoms and Treatments

Infections and other disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord can activate the immune system, which leads to inflammation. These diseases, and the resulting inflammation, can produce a wide range of symptoms, including fever, headache, seizures, and changes in behavior or confusion

Genital Herpes: 20 Important Facts We All Need to Know

Genital herpes is a common viral sexually transmitted infection affecting up to 20% of the population. To combat misinformation, we need to educate ourselves about genital herpes facts.

Watching the Pigs

America’s public health system has been slow to track H5N1, ignoring important lessons from Covid-19 and downplaying the potential threat that could be on the horizon.

BQ.1 — The New COVID-19 Variant Doctors Want You to Know About

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE COVID-19 VARIANT BQ.1? This new virus on the block (or one of its variants) now comprises more than one in 10 cases of COVID-19 in the United States.