NYRequirements Blog: Infectious Disease
The Grossest Places You Encounter Every Day and How to Stay Safe
Every day, people navigate a world dealing with invisible threats germs lurking in unexpected places, just waiting to make them sick. These germ-laden areas pose potential risks to their health. Aware . . .
Navigating the Mental Health Impacts of Infectious Diseases
In the realm of healthcare, the battle against infectious diseases extends far beyond the physical ailments they inflict.
The Top 5 Causes of Death in Every Country
Death may be inevitable, but there are plenty of efforts we can make to help us enjoy longer, healthier lives. By understanding the health risks that are the most prevalent in our communities, we can . . .
Navigating Beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
After years of being in the grip of a global health emergency, the light at the end of the tunnel is finally visible.
The 50 Counties With the Highest STD Rates in the United States
The number of STD cases in the United States has been surging over the past few years, with more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis diagnosed in 2020.
The Fastest-Spreading Viruses in World History
Which viruses in history were the fastest to spread throughout society? The NY Requirements team compared the basic reproduction number (R0) of 26 different viruses that require human-to-human transmi . . .
How Animals Spread Diseases
Although there has been a lot of information gathered and shared about humans passing diseases and viruses around, you don't often hear about animals spreading them.
Which Transmissible Diseases are the Biggest Health Burden in Every Country?
A wide variety of transmissible diseases are passed from one person to another within countries and around the world, but which of these contagious diseases is the biggest health burden in each countr . . .
Natural Ways to Help Boost the Immune System
We all get sick from time to time it's nature's way of helping us build up our natural immunity so that we can defend ourselves against disease-causing microorganisms.
The Microbes That Cause Flesh-Eating Disease and How Deadly They Are
Flesh-eating disease: Just the name alone is enough to send shivers down your spine. But what causes it to develop, and how often are people diagnosed with this horrific condition?
'Flu-Rona': Can you get the Flu and Coronavirus at the Same Time?
As more cases have come forward recently, it does seem that you can have the flu and the coronavirus simultaneously.
History of Pandemics
When the most recent pandemic began, roughly two years ago, it came as a pretty big shock to some as the world began to change. It seemed as though a Hollywood movie had become reality as the world wa . . .
New York Opening Back Up for Business
If you are like the millions of Americans who felt like this past year has been anything but ordinary, you will be glad to know that things are starting to head back to normal life.
Ringing in the New Year with COVID-19
When the Coronavirus first made its way across the United States near the beginning of 2020, New York City and the surrounding areas were one of the hardest-hit places with positive cases and deaths.
How the Coronavirus Mutates & May Affect Your Holiday Plans
As if the pandemic couldn't get any worse, a recent study published in Science confirms that a new strain of the coronavirus has mutated and its mutation has enabled it to spread more quickly around t . . .
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Naegleria fowleri
You might think that something as scary as a brain-eating amoeba could only be found in a science fiction movie, but it's not it's actually a real thing.
How to Become a Disease Expert
With a global pandemic sweeping the streets, scientists and medical professionals have teamed up together to create and implement safe guidelines for people to take steps to help slow the spread of th . . .
How COVID-19 has Affected Tourism in New York
As the spread of the global pandemic continued to touch cities and hometowns all over the United States, busy streets went empty, restaurants went dark and the normal hustle and bustle of thriving cit . . .
Germs: You Can't See Them, But They're Everywhere
Unfortunately, for all the germaphobes out there, germs are everywhere. And when we say everywhere, that's exactly what we mean they are in the air, on food, plants and animals, in the soil and water . . .
New Season, Different Flu
It's that time of year again when people walk around sneezing and spreading their germs all over the place, unintentionally. And sometimes, those germs contain powerful strains of a flu virus, which i . . .
What You Should Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria
It should come as no surprise that the southern hemisphere of the United States typically sees more people reporting on this bacteria than anywhere else in the country. The potentially harmful bacteri . . .
Enjoying the Summer Season? Mosquitoes are too!
Humans aren't the only ones enjoying the long, hot summer days. Around this time of the year, mosquitoes are in full bloom breeding, flying around and spreading deadly diseases around the world.
Measles Outbreak: Know the Symptoms & Be Prepared
The measles outbreak happening in the United States has seen the highest number of cases reported since 1994, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Since the beginning of th . . .
Candida Auris: Infectious Disease to Watch in 2019
Candida auris (C. auris) is a species of fungus that grows as yeast. It causes serious infections and is the leading cause of candidemia (candida infection of the bloodstream).
The Re-emergence of Smallpox
Over the last year, talk about a possible smallpox re-emergence has been spreading.
Hepatitis C, Why Baby Boomers Should Be Concerned
Baby boomers are the largest living adult generation and they have the highest incidences of hepatitis C infections.
It's Time to Take Another Look at Bacteriophage
With the danger of uncontrollable bacterial infections increasing globally, a revitalized look at how bacteriophage can aid us in battling antibiotic-resistant infections is a promising alternative.
New Zika Related Brain Disorder Discovered in Adults
A new Zika related autoimmune disease attacking the brain and the spinal cord
HIV rates hit rock bottom
The latest global report on HIV-AIDS shows promising trends in controlling the epidemic.
Study: Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs May Lead to 6.3K More Patient Deaths
American scientists claims that a 30 percent decline in the efficacy of antibiotics may be responsible for some 6,000 deaths each year.
Ebola Aftermath: Ebola Nearly Blinds 'Cured' U.S. Doctor
A U.S. doctor who thought he was cured of Ebola learned that wasn't entirely true after his eye turned from blue to green and he nearly went blind.
Could an Amish Missionary's Travels Be Behind the U.S. Measles Virus Resurgence?
Why the Measles virus, nearly extinct in the U.S. came back and spread like wildfire.
Drug-resistant TB Spreading Fast Creating a Global Threat
A drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis is spreading at an alarming rate, posing a risk that the world has never faced, according to...
How Shrink Wrap Can Help Spot Infection Disease Biomarkers
In the case of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other deadly diseases, detection is always the key in preventing its spread.
How Safe Are Hospital Pillows
When some people say that they prefer to recover at home rather than in the hospital to avoid getting sicker than ever, they're probably right.
Rise of New Zoonotic Diseases and Viral Outbreaks
The world has so far successfully controlled outbreaks of infectious diseases, but it seems like there's no stopping the emergence of new microbes.