by Michael Parson | Jan 15, 2018 | Viruses
Coronavirus yields its name from its crown-like structure of spikes, first identified in the 1960’s. Most forms of coronavirus yield mild to moderate cold-like symptoms, primarily affecting the upper respiratory system. These mild forms affect most people at...
by Michael Parson | Jan 11, 2018 | Health, Uncategorized
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness in order to help raise awareness of ways women can protect themselves from the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Every year, over...
by Michael Parson | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) are respiratory illnesses that can affect children and older individuals. Young children and adults with compromised immune systems may also be at higher risk of developing one of the four different types of human para influenza...
by Michael Parson | Jan 9, 2018 | Flu Season
An adenovirus belongs to an entire family of viruses that are collectively known as “adenoviruses.” This family of viruses can infect both humans and animals, most commonly resulting in illnesses affecting the respiratory tract. Here’s what you need to know about this...
by Michael Parson | Jan 8, 2018 | Allergy
Symptoms of Allergic Asthma Allergic asthma is a condition in which our immune system overreacts to allergens. When allergens enter our airways, our immune system releases chemicals that also releases histamine, which causes inflammation. This is why people with...
