Oropouche fever is a viral infection, but it is rapidly spreading in warmer regions. In 1955 it was first identified in Trinidad and Tobago since then the virus has become endemic in parts of South America and the Caribbean. It is caused by the Oropouche virus, an Orthobunyavirus transmitted mainly through the bite of infected midges and mosquitoes. According to…
Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide and subtle warning signs go unnoticed or unaddressed. According to cancer experts, many symptoms go unchecked for too long. Here are 10 warning signs that could indicate cancer especially if they persist longer than two weeks or continue to recur: These symptoms may seem vague, but the earlier they’re investigated, the…
Vigilance Against Emerging Viruses: Why Temperature Monitoring Remains Essential Infectious diseases continue to challenge global and national public health systems even in a highly vaccinated society. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports more than 2.8 million cases of infectious diseases every year, a…
The world was deeply saddened by the news of Diane Keaton’s death on October 11, following complications from bacterial pneumonia. The Oscar-winning actress, beloved for her roles in The Godfather, Annie Hall, and countless other classics, leaves behind not only a remarkable cinematic legacy but also a stark reminder of…
October 24 is World Polio Day. This is an opportunity to look at how far the world has come in the fight against polio and a reminder that there is still work to be done. Polio is caused by poliovirus and it can be devastating, lead to paralysis, breathing issues,…
As people age, their bodies handle temperature regulation differently. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences confirms that older adults generally have lower baseline body temperatures and display weaker circadian fluctuations — meaning their natural daily rise and fall in temperature becomes less pronounced with age.…
Watertown, Mass, September 2, 2025 – Exergen Corporation, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of non-invasive temperature measurement technology, appoints Paula McGrane as Commercial Director for Europe. Starting in September, she will be instrumental in European sales and marketing support for our award-winning FDA and CE approved Temporal Artery Thermometers and launching TempoTherm…
As students gear up to head back to school, it’s the perfect time to check or build a first aid kit. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading off to college, having a well-stocked first kit on hand can make a big difference in managing everyday health issues or…
