Parasitic Diseases

Hives are itchy, raised bumps on the skin. Some people get a flare-up of hives that go away on their own. However, when a person has hives that come and go daily, they may have chronic hives. Doctors diagnose chronic hives in people who experience them for at least 6 weeks. Each hive typically lasts for 24 hours before disappearing. Usually, the condition does not have an identifiable cause, but sometimes, it does. Some people experience chronic hives due to an underlying condition. Therefore, it is important for individuals to speak with a doctor about hives that keep returning. Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hives that come and go daily. Chronic hives is a condition that causes hives that keep coming back. Each one lasts less than 24 hours, and as old hives fade, new ones appear. Unlike acute hives, which come on suddenly and fade quickly, chronic hives can occur almost daily for 6 weeks or more. In some cases, symptoms can hinder d...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just two days after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency, there's growing frustration among local healthcare professionals that enough is not being done to prevent a widespread outbreak. Doctors are calling this a rapidly escalating outbreak with cases detected in 44 states. Washington DC has the highest case rate by population, followed by New York State and then Georgia. It was reported Friday that two children, a toddler and an infant, were diagnosed with monkeypox. Until now, monkeypox cases have been concentrated primarily among men in the gay community. UF's Director of Infection and Prevention Chad Neilsen expressed his frustration about what he calls impediments we're seeing in Florida to combat monkeypox. "We know the playbook of how to stop this, and unfortunately, it's not happening," Neilsen said. RELATED: 1 confirmed case and 1 suspected case of monkeypox in Duval County He said there see...

Show Caption Hide Caption New monkeypox vaccine plan may stretch nation's limited supply The U.S. will use smaller doses of the monkeypox vaccine in order to stretch its supply. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY Palm Springs resident Kyle Wilkins didn't think much, or really even care, about monkeypox when he heard it was spreading around the world. Even though his side hustle is engaging in sex work with male clients — a population that has been at high-risk for infection during the current outbreak — he still didn't think it would affect him.  But the 36-year-old got a little nudge from a friend to get his first dose of the Jynneos vaccine, which was approved in 2019 by the Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox in people ages 18 and older.&nbs...

LOS ANGELES - Three days before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game festivities at Dodger Stadium get underway, talks have resumed between the union representing concessions workers who are threatening to strike and the company that runs concessions at the ballpark, both sides said Wednesday. "Unite Here Local 11 and Compass/Levy at Dodger Stadium have resumed contract discussions in an effort to avert a strike during the All-Star Game," the union and the company said in separate but identical statements Wednesday. No other details were released. Unite Here represents some 1,500 servers, bartenders, suite attendants, cooks and dishwashers at Dodger Stadium. The workers are employed by Chicago-based Levy Restaurants. The statements came two days after the union announced its members had authorized a strike that "could be called at any moment." A walkout could potentially affect Major League Baseball's Mid-Summer Classic, which will be played Tuesday,...

Quinoa is a type of pseudocereal that people use in cooking and baking. It is free from gluten, and individuals can use it as a substitute for grains such as wheat and barley. A person may need to avoid adding gluten to their diet due to certain health conditions. Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to cereals containing gluten. Read on to learn more about quinoa, its nutritional value, how to eat it, and other gluten-free grains. Quinoa is a form of pseudocereal. Cereals, such as maize and rice, are grains that food producers make from different grasses. A pseudocereal is a starchy seed or fruit that people use in the same way as a cereal. Quinoa can come in various colors, such as: pink yellow black white red There are many varieties of quinoa available. Information from 2016 notes that there are 250 varieties of the grain. Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America. While people usually eat the seeds of the quinoa plant, its leaves are also edible . People sometimes refe...

North Carolina has eclipsed more than 200 cases of the monkeypox virus, with 34 counties having at least one case according to Aug. 18 data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This includes Orange County, which had its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Aug. 17. North Carolina's first confirmed case was identified on June 23. On a national scale, over 14,000 cases of monkeypox have been identified in the United States. Compared to other states, North Carolina is ranked 15th in monkeypox infections, according to Aug. 18 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. North Carolina's response  The NCDHHS is working with local health departments and community partners to identify, trace and respond to cases in the state, according to their website.  It launched its planned response when the first cases...

Research has shown for many years that dogs have positive effects on the psychosocial and psychical health of their owners. And no doubt that snuggling up with your furry friend at home may seem like the perfect way to end a stressful day. With that one healthy paw, the other paw must also drop: There is a risk your dog could spread harmful germs, illnesses, and diseases to you. You could catch a stomach bug or a more serious illness. But you can take several steps to lessen that risk and make sure you — and your pet — stay healthy. Short answer: Yes, they can. Illnesses that pass between animals and humans are known as zoonotic diseases. They can be spread by farm or wild animals, as well as household pets like cats and dogs. Harmful germs can spread quite easily from household pets, according to 2015 research — from stomach bugs, diarrhea, and minor skin infections to more serious health conditions. In fact, the close contact people have with household pets is a favorable condition...