HMPV Outbreaks: How This Respiratory Virus Impacts Children and Adults Alike

HMPV Outbreaks: How This Respiratory Virus Impacts Children and Adults Alike

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that continues to cause concern worldwide due to its significant impact on both children and adults. Often overlooked, HMPV outbreaks can lead to widespread respiratory illnesses, with severe implications for vulnerable populations. This article examines how HMPV affects different age groups, its symptoms, and strategies to prevent its…

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HMPV Virus: Understanding the Silent Threat to Respiratory Health

HMPV Virus: Understanding the Silent Threat to Respiratory Health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an often-overlooked but significant respiratory virus that poses a silent threat to public health. First identified in 2001, this virus has been associated with respiratory infections across all age groups, with severe impacts on children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Here, we delve into the key aspects of…

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Botox for burping? Doctors use injections to treat ‘no-burp syndrome’

Burping is often considered a “faux pas,” as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations.  But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort. There is even a medical name for the condition: retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD), also known as “no burp syndrome.” The cricopharyngeus is…

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‘I’m a psychologist — here’s how to finally break your bad habits’

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or “doom-scrolling” on social media instead of sleeping, 72% of U.S. adults report having at least one unhealthy behavior, according to data from the United Health…

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