London-based data journalist David McCandless put together a pretty scatterplot about the relative dangers of infectious disease. McCandless sums up the infograph nice: “It’s a statistical measure of ...

In a country as diverse as the United States, the types and prevalence of different diseases vary as much as the people themselves. The University of Florida in Gainesville has created an infographic ...

Ever since the internet became a thing, consumers have used it to discuss health issues, especially over the last 10 years as social media became a daily destination for millions of people. Something ...

Many human diseases have a genetic component to them. There are over 6,000 genetic disorders, many of which are fatal or severely debilitating. A genetic disease is caused by a mutation in DNA and can ...

A coronavirus has been commanding the headlines for months, but strains of influenza and paramyxovirus are extremely dangerous pathogens that could spark outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic is sparking ...

Infographic by The Health Experts @ The Health Standard. Key Takeaways for Monongalia County Residents. Understand the link between sleep apnea and heart disease. Learn why early detection is crucial.

Neurodegenerative diseases kill cells by disrupting basic biological processes shared by species as diverse as humans and yeast. The conservation of cellular structures and functions across eukaryotic ...

Managing patients with Parkinson's disease should be viewed as part of a hospital CMO's responsibility for patient safety and quality. Hospital CMOs and their care teams need to take steps to avoid ...

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