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Ebola is a fatal condition in humans and nonhuman primates. It’s a hemorrhagic fever, caused due to virus of the Filoviridae family.  The five known Ebola virus species are: Sudan virus (Sudan ebolavirus) Ebola virus (Zaire ebolavirus) Bundibugyo virus (Bundibugyo ebolavirus) Taï Forest virus (Taï Forest ebolavirus, formerly Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus) Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus),…

Eating healthy food is very important for everyone. But there are some foods that are very good, especially for issues that affect women, such as pregnancy, brittle bones, breast cancer, and more. These “super foods” are rich in nutrients (often more than one!) that will help to protect your body and keep it working well,…

Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common, especially – if you have been standing or walking a lot. If your feet and ankles stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms, this could signal a serious health problem. Here are some of the reasons that can result in swollen feet and ankles are: 1. Edema…

“Three already existing drugs have been identified to fight against Zika virus, protect pregnant women and their developing fetuses,” according to a new multi center study report. Researchers have identified these three potential Zika treatments in the laboratory by screening 6,000 different compounds that included already-approved drugs and clinical trial drug candidates. Emily Lee, a…

If you are experiencing a stroke, you need immediate treatment to reduce the risks of brain damage, disability, or even death. The main causes of stroke can be ischemia (loss of blood supply) or hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain. However, you can prevent stroke if the signs and symptoms are recognized. Stroke symptoms are unique…

UTIs are bacterial infections in the urinary system. Most of the time, UTIs are caused by bacteria, however, in some cases it can be due to fungi and in extreme cases by viruses. UTIs are the most common infections in humans and usually not serious, though there can be exceptions. Urinary Tract Infection can happen…

FDA Approved Troxyca ER oxycodone/naltrexone hydrochloride medication from Pfizer Inc. with abuse-deterrent properties for the management of pain! Pfizer Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Troxyca ER (oxycodone/naltrexone hydrochloride) in the form of extended-release capsules for oral use to manage severe pain. The medication is safe enough to use…

Are you considering switching from a brand name drug to a generic drug, or vice versa? Many brand name drugs can be replaced with generic drugs or vice versa without any issue. But sometimes a change in a medication can lead to potential side-effects. Talk to your doctor before switching your medications to make sure…

FAQ 1: If a drug is for more than one ailment and I am having only one of those ailments, should I use that drug? It’s better to buy a medicine that treats your ailment only. Using a medicine that treats multiple problems means you’re taking extra medicine that you don’t need. Over-the-counter medicine can…

The non-medical use and abuse of prescription drugs is a serious issue in the US. Many people take prescription medications responsibly. However, according to NIDA,  roughly 52 million people (20% of those aged 12 and older) take prescription medications for non-medical reasons i.e., to get high or to change their mood at least once in…