Tag: Education

The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...

Flu Vaccine A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a skin condition that can affect individuals of any age, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in women. The condition is characterized...

Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...

Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...

Today, I want to talk about Tammy Clemons, a woman who is navigating the challenges of living with sickle cell disease in America. Tammy's story is one of pain, loss, and survival, and it...

Dear Readers,I have written to you before to talk about the importance of subscribing to STAT for our comprehensive coverage of health and medicine. Today, I feel compelled to reiterate this message as we...

Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability that is often associated with childhood. However, there are actually more adults living with this condition in the United States than children. Transitioning from pediatric care to...

The mental health crisis among teenagers in the United States is a significant concern, especially as it affects their ability to thrive in the school environment. To address this issue, Google's philanthropic arm has...