Floss Your Way to a Healthier Heart: How Oral Hygiene Reduces Stroke and AFib Risk
Introduction Oral hygiene is often associated with fresh breath, cavity prevention, and a bright smile, but research suggests that regular…
Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Memory Loss and Poor Decision-Making, Study Finds
Introduction Cannabis has been a topic of extensive debate and research, with discussions surrounding its medical benefits, legal status, and…
Plant-Based Meat: A Tasty Swap for Lower Cholesterol and Better Heart Health
Introduction Cholesterol management has long been a focal point of cardiovascular health research. Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol,…
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Introduction Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis….
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccination
Introduction Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The…
Whitmore’s Disease — Melioidosis
Introduction Whitmore’s Disease, also known as Melioidosis, is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei….
Whipworm Infection — Soil-Transmitted Helminths
Introduction Whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Trichuris trichiura. It is one…
Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE)
Introduction Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) is a rare but potentially serious mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects horses and humans….
West Nile Virus Infection (WNV)
Introduction West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that has emerged as a significant global public health concern. First…
Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System — WISQARS
Introduction The Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) is a powerful, interactive online database maintained by the Centers…