Recent research in Finland revealed that Toxoplasma gondii is responsible for some neurological disorders, including psychotic episodes or schizophrenia. But, its strangest effect is that people view infected individuals as more attractive to the opposite sex. The study’s authors found that both men and women infected with Toxoplasma look more attractive and healthier-looking. The researchers […]
American and European health administrations have recently determined several monkeypox cases in young men. It’s a surprising disease outbreak that seldom emerges outside Africa. Health officials worldwide are on the lookout for more cases because the disease spreads among people who did not travel to Africa. However, the risk to the public is low. What […]
The Virginia Department of Health issued a potential measles exposure warning after an unvaccinated child from North Virginia contracted the illness during an international trip. Dr. David’s Loudoun County Health Department director confirmed Tuesday’s child’s case. Unvaccinated individuals may be at risk of getting measles from exposure to infected individuals. Anyone who has been exposed […]
