by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 8, 2020 | Health News
An outbreak of the bubonic plague in China has led to worry that the “Black Death” could make a significant return. But experts say the disease isn’t nearly as deadly as it was, thanks to antibiotics. The disease pops up every year in multiple countries including the U.S. Health authorities in China have identified a […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say the new swine flu strain can jump from pigs to people, but so far there hasn’t been person-to-person transmission. Getty Images A new flu strain, called the G4 virus, has been identified in pigs in China, and it may have the potential to...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 30, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say travel restrictions implemented by states are more difficult to enforce than limits placed on travelers from other countries. Getty Images New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are instituting 14-day quarantines on travelers coming from...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | May 7, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say people with high blood pressure should continue taking their medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Researchers say high blood pressure medications don’t increase a person’s risk for contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Apr 22, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestPhysicians are worried that people with major health issues are avoiding hospitals. Getty Images Since the COVID-19 crisis, hospitals have seen a major decline in the number of heart attack patients. A recent Twitter poll of cardiologists found that...
