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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recently confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for the West Nile virus (WNV) in the city. The same was detected in a sample collected near Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia. While no case of human beings being affected has been yet reported, here’s taking a look at the virus, disease, and symptoms…What is West …

In recent extraordinary moves, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired and replaced a team that makes vaccine recommendations for the country. Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times, explains how this change could impact vaccine accessibility. Source link

High blood pressure or hypertension affects millions worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. If left untreated, hypertension can put you at serious risk. As this condition has no signs or symptoms, one may not know they have it. This is also one of the reasons why health experts call it a ‘silent killer’. An estimated …

In recent months, bird flu has started raising red flags among scientists and public health officials. Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times reporter who covers infectious diseases, explains why we need to start taking bird flu seriously. Source link