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The MERS Virus is the U.S. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was confirmed today in a traveler to the United States. This virus is relatively new to humans and was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. “We’ve anticipated…
24 April 2014 – Here is the latest update on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) issued on 22 April 2014 by WHO. The Ministry of Health of Jordan reported an additional laboratory-confirmed case of infection with Middle East…
How was the name selected? Who decided that the new virus be named “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus” (MERS-CoV)? The Coronavirus Study Group (CSG) of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) decided in May 2013 to call the…
So does a hot and cold contrast cure a headache fast? Yes it does. A hot and cold contrast can work wonders for relieving headaches. All you have to do is put your feet in a bucket or tub of…
A recent research study concerning Garcinia Cambogia for weight loss explains the concern among consumers about the effectiveness of the claims. Named as “the Holy Grail for weight loss”, Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which was included in the study. (-)-Hydroxycitric…
What is Alport syndrome? Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. People with Alport syndrome experience progressive loss of kidney function. Almost all affected individuals have blood in their urine (hematuria), which…
February 21, 2014. Is there an outbreak in listeria? CDC is collaborating with public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections (listeriosis). Public…
Here is the statement issued by Uncle Ben’s regarding the rice recall of some of its products. *** On February 9, 2014 we announced a voluntary recall of Mars Foodservices US UNCLE BEN’S INFUSED Rice Product which is sold in…
Are you having a cold and would want a quick relief? Below are some effective cold remedies. If you catch a cold, try these remedies. Water and other fluids. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps…
H7N9 bird flu is indeed back in the news! The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China has notified WHO of nine additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus. Details of the cases notified on…