Infectious Diseases
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The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick Bite: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal cases have surged from 24 in 2009 to 450,000 today as the Lone Star tick has spread across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South.
Hepatitis B: What Parents Should Know
Babies and children exposed to this virus that affects the liver have up to a 90 percent chance of developing a chronic infection, which can lead to serious complications.
How to Keep Your Water Bottle Clean and Safe
Reusable water bottles are always a better choice than single-use bottles. Here’s how to keep yours free of mold and bacteria.
Can Nasal Sprays Prevent You From Getting Sick?
A variety of nasal sprays, some containing natural products like manuka honey, have been touted to block bacteria and viruses from entering the nasal passages.
8 Myths About Vaccines
Many parents have questions and concerns about vaccine safety. With a growing amount of information and misinformation online, it can be hard to know what’s true.
Heart Disease? Don’t Skip These Vaccines
If you have heart disease, getting vaccinated could do more than protect your lungs – it could help protect your heart.
Chagas Disease: When a “Kiss” Can Make You Sick
These bugs have been making headlines because they carry a parasite that can cause an infection known as Chagas disease.
Whole Health Helps Patient Recover From Long Haul COVID
After Tim Barr found himself suffering from the physical and mental effects of long haul COVID, UH Connor Whole Health helped him make a successful recovery.