Last week, Mexico’s top epidemiological official reported a rise in the number of cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) throughout the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. The disease is moving towards Tamaulipas state and is…
My eyes were opened to the threat posed by multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) when I read about Dr. Paul Farmer’s evangelical efforts to raise the world’s consciousness in Tracy Kidder’s book Mountains Beyond Mountains. Years…
Although rabies is rare in the U.S., it is still a risk in both rural and urban areas. A recent New York Times article, Taking the ‘Wild’ in Wildlife Seriously, reminds us that rabies can…
Mononucleosis – better known as “mono” or “kissing disease” is a common viral illness that afflicts thousands of young adults each year. Although usually a benign condition, with symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue…
A recent post on the Wall Street Journal’s Health Blog by Katherine Hobson brought to light a fascinating new study on the Quality of Death around the world. The Singapore-based philanthropic Lien Foundation commissioned the…
As if budget woes are not enough, last month the State of California officially declared a statewide whooping cough epidemic. With recorded cases 400 percent higher than last year, including almost 1000 cases in 2010…
While Bastille Day is a decidedly French holiday, it is celebrated in many parts of the world. According to Wikipedia, Belgium, Hungary, South Africa and the UK all have events scheduled. Here in the United…
Last week Healthy Travel Blog was recognized as one of the Best Health and Lifestyle Travel Blogs by Iglu Cruises.com. One of the leading online travel agencies serving the UK and Canada, Iglu bestows its…
In today’s New York Times’ Globespotters post, Fresh, Sweet and Seasonal in Mumbai, Dan Packel tells us about the abundance of fresh fruit available in the APMC Fruit Market in Navi Mumbai. It covers a…
If you’re looking for places to visit where you can breathe easy and enjoy the local drinking water, green space and biodiversity, the European Union has started highlighting exceptionally “green” cities by handing out an…
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