Ask Dr Rosemary Leonard: ‘Why does my face still feel numb after shingles?’

Ask Dr Rosemary Leonard: ‘Why does my face still feel numb after shingles?’

Dr Rosemary Leonard says: Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you have chicken pox, the virus does not go away completely – some remains in the nerve roots next to the spinal cord. At some point later on, the virus is reactivated and travels along the … Read more

Candida Auris Outbreak: Know About This Fatal Fungal Infection Spreading Like Wildfire in the USA

Candida Auris Outbreak: Know About This Fatal Fungal Infection Spreading Like Wildfire in the USA

Home Health Candida Auris Outbreak: Know About This Fatal Fungal Infection Spreading Like Wildfire in the USA Candida Auris is a another virus that spreading rapidly in US and health authorities have already raised concerns. Here is all you need to know and be mor aware about this infection. Another day, another virus growing exponentially. … Read more

Does Diabetes Make Lung Infection Worse? Here is What New Research Says

Does Diabetes Make Lung Infection Worse? Here is What New Research Says

Home Health Does Diabetes Make Lung Infection Worse? Here is What New Research Says According to researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, high blood sugar levels may restrict the immune response of lungs. Does Diabetes Make Lung Infection Worse? Here is What New Research Says (Freepik) In people with diabetes, high levels of blood … Read more

What is Mpox, Viral Infection That Claimed a Life in Japan? All You Need to Know

What is Mpox, Viral Infection That Claimed a Life in Japan? All You Need to Know

Home Health What is Mpox, Viral Infection That Claimed a Life in Japan? All You Need to Know Japan reported a death due to Mpox. Earlier known as monkeypox, it is a flu like infection that causes lesions and can turn fatal. Mpox, previously referred as monkeypox, has been detected in Japan. Japan’s health ministry … Read more

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Viral Infection Spreading in Kolkata? All You Need to Know

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Viral Infection Spreading in Kolkata? All You Need to Know

Home Health What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Viral Infection Spreading in Kolkata? All You Need to Know Hand, foot and mouth disease cases are rising in Kolkata at a rapid rate and children are more vulnerable to this viral infection. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Viral infections are on a steep rise, especially … Read more