The Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: A Public Health Crisis A Deadly Disease Resurfaces The recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala, India has once again highlighted the devastating impact that contagious diseases can have on public health. The Nipah virus, first identified in Malaysia in 1998, is a zoonotic virus that spreads from […]
Syphilis Outbreak: Houston-Area Seeing Alarming Spike of Cases in Women Published: July 16, 2023, 10:31 PM By Gabby Hart Health Reporter According to a recent report by the Houston Health Department, Houston and Harris County are currently experiencing a concerning outbreak of syphilis, with a staggering 128% increase in cases among women. This surge in […]
Kelsea Ballerini Speaks Out After Concert Incident: Examining Concert Etiquette and Epidemic of Misbehavior The Incident and Ballerini’s Response Country artist Kelsea Ballerini recently made headlines when she was hit with an unidentified object during a performance in Boise, Idaho. Footage of the incident went viral on social media, showing Ballerini visibly shaken as she […]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: Understanding the Opioid Epidemic Every Virginian is affected, either directly or indirectly, by the opioid crisis which has become a significant public health challenge globally. Virginia is not an exception, as illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) has become a leading cause of unnatural deaths in the Commonwealth. According to the Virginia Department […]