Over 500 dengue fever cases during 2023 in Florida
Over 500 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Florida. This formerly tropical disease is moving into the USA.
Another case of dengue fever in California
Another case of dengue fever has been discovered in Long Beach, a city in Southern California. Not a big worry, but stay tuned.
Dengue fever hits Southern California – there’s a vaccine for that
A case of dengue fever has been found in Pasadena, California that was not a result of travel to an endemic area.
Seasonal flu cases hitting Texas, other Southern states
The seasonal flu has hit Texas, Florida, and a few other Southern states fairly hard during the 2023-24 flu season.
Is honey effective for wound care?
This article looks at the scientific evidence supporting the use of honey in wound care and treatment. It seems like it might work.
Cold and flu supplements do not work, do not boost the immune system
There are many cold and flu supplements that are pushed on us every winter. Is there any scientific evidence that they work?
Echinacea — does it actually treat a cold or flu?
Despite the claims that echinacea can treat the common cold, there is no evidence that supports this claim. It’s useless.
Chronic Lyme disease – is there any evidence supporting it?
Chronic Lyme disease is an unrecognized medical diagnosis that lacks any strong scientific evidence supporting its existence.
Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine and dementia — there is no link
Research does not show that getting the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine leads to an increased risk of dementia.
I contracted chickenpox and it nearly killed me
When I was a child, I contracted chickenpox, a disease many dismiss as not dangerous. Unfortunately, I nearly died of the disease