Human Metapneumovirus: The Virus That Flew Under Everyone’s Radar The COVID-19 pandemic has put viruses and their potential impact on public health in the forefront of our minds. In the past year and a half, the world has witnessed firsthand the effects of a fast-spreading respiratory virus that has claimed millions of lives around the […]
Human Metapneumovirus: What You Need to Know Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory illness that is not commonly known among people. However, due to its discussion on social media, it’s important to understand what it is, how it spreads, and its impact on health. In this report, we will discuss the common questions surrounding HMPV […]
Actor Edward James Olmos Reveals Throat Cancer Diagnosis Award-winning actor Edward James Olmos recently opened up about his journey battling throat cancer. In an episode of the Mando & Friends podcast released on May 25, Olmos said that he finished his last radiation treatment on December 20, 2022, and finished chemotherapy the week before. Olmos, […]
Human Metapneumovirus Cases on the Rise: A New Concern Amidst the Pandemic The current COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the focus of healthcare professionals towards one illness, but it is important to remember that other respiratory viruses remain a threat. One such virus is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has recently shown a sharp rise in […]
Little-Known Respiratory Virus Surges in U.S. In recent months, cases of a little-known respiratory virus that causes common cold-like symptoms surged in the United States, according to data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which was first discovered in 2001 as a paramyxovirus, typically has mild […]
Actor Edward James Olmos reveals battle with throat cancer Edward James Olmos, the renowned actor known for his roles in “Selena” and “Stand and Deliver,” revealed in a recent podcast interview that he battled throat cancer and finished treatment in December 2022. The experience, as he described it, has left a deep impact on him, […]
Singer Celine Dion’s Health Battle with Stiff Person Syndrome Canadian singer Celine Dion has been forced to cancel her “Courage World Tour” until 2024 because of a rare neurological condition called stiff person syndrome. This condition causes muscle rigidity, spasms, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as sound and lights. The syndrome, which is very […]
Celine Dion Cancels Tour Due to Health Condition Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, Celine Dion announced on Instagram that she has canceled her entire Courage world tour, due to a diagnosed medical condition that prevents her from performing. Dion had revealed in December that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects […]
Local Melanoma causing heartbreak to immediate family of Monty Webb A recent news article reported that a local man, Monty Webb, lost his battle to melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Mr. Webb’s story is particularly heartbreaking as he was a young man with a wife and children. The impact of melanoma Melanoma is an […]
Celebrating the Life and Career of Samantha Weinstein The entertainment industry mourns the untimely passing of Canadian actress Samantha Weinstein, who died at the age of 28 from ovarian cancer on May 14, 2023. Weinstein’s family announced the sad news on her Instagram account, where they shared a heartfelt tribute to her unique spirit, remarkable […]
Dylan Dreyer’s Hidden Struggle: Understanding Celiac Disease and Raising Awareness The Diagnosis After a year of seemingly endless stomach pain and other complications, Dylan Dreyer and her husband finally found an answer for their son Calvin’s health issues. As reported by TODAY, Calvin was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes the body […]
‘Today’ co-host Dylan Dreyer opens up about son’s celiac diagnosis The Challenge of a Celiac Diagnosis Dylan Dreyer, the co-host of the third-hour of “Today,” recently revealed that her son, Calvin Bradley Fichera, was diagnosed with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract when gluten is consumed. Gluten […]