Respiratory Virus Trends 2024–2025 🦠 Shifting Respiratory Virus Patterns (2024–2025) Flu, COVID-19 & RSV Take Unusual Turns 📈 What’s Changing? The 2024–2025 respiratory season is showing unexpected shifts in the timing and intensity of common viruses: 🟡 Influenza (Flu): More prevalent, peaking at 23.2% positivity. Outbreaks occurred earlier and spread more widely. 🔵 COVID-19: No […]
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Could Diabetes Medications Improve Lung Health? GLP-1 Drugs & COPD 🫁 GLP-1 Drugs & COPD Could Diabetes Medications Improve Lung Health? 💡 COPD in a Nutshell Chronic inflammation narrows airways and damages lung tissue Symptoms: Shortness of breath, cough, mucus production Worsened by obesity, heart disease, and systemic inflammation 💊 Enter GLP-1 Drugs Originally used […]
Tuberculosis: What It Is and How to Prevent It Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body. TB is a major global health concern, but the good news is that it is preventable and treatable. How TB […]
What is Avian Flu? Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among birds. Wild birds, like ducks and geese, often carry the virus without getting sick. However, the virus can spread to domestic poultry like chickens and turkeys, where it can cause outbreaks. A Quick History of Avian Flu Avian flu has been […]
1. Exploding Head Syndrome Despite its alarming name, Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) isn’t physically harmful. People with EHS experience sudden loud noises, like a crash or explosion, in their head as they’re falling asleep or waking up. What causes it? Stress, fatigue, or irregular sleep patterns may contribute to EHS, though the exact cause isn’t […]
What is Implicit Bias? Implicit bias refers to the subtle, often unintentional, beliefs or attitudes we hold about others based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, or other factors. These biases are shaped by our experiences, societal influences, and cultural norms. Importantly, implicit biases operate outside of our conscious awareness, meaning even […]
1. Don’t Smoke or Use Tobacco Smoking is the single biggest preventable cause of cancer. It’s linked to lung cancer, throat cancer, and many others. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do, there are resources out there to help you quit—talk to your doctor, join a support group, or try nicotine replacement therapies. […]