Beware of insect-borne infectious diseases

Dietary tips for Osteoporosis prevention

What you need to know about sarcopenia

Sarcopenia refers to age-related decline in skeletal muscle quality and muscle strength, which is commonly seen among the elderly. It is also known as muscle wasting syndrome, muscle loss disorder, or muscular atrophy.

Getting early diagnosis and swift treatment can be life-saving for stroke sufferers

A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, can be classified into two categories: an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke. It refers to a group of organic cerebrovascular diseases caused by cerebral vascular stenosis or occlusion, as well as vascular rupture. Its main clinical characteristic is sudden onset and rapid appearance of neurological dysfunction.

Facts about the flu vaccine (Ⅱ)

The influenza virus undergoes frequent mutations. Every year, the World Health Organization recommends a new composition of the influenza vaccine for the upcoming flu season based on global surveillance data. The targeted strains may vary from year to year. Plus, the immunity conferred by flu vaccination gradually wanes over time.

Facts about the flu vaccine (Ⅰ)

Influenza, unlike the common cold, is an acute respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. According to the World Health Organization, influenza can result in three to five million severe cases worldwide each year, with 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory-related deaths. Getting the vaccine is an effective measure to prevent influenza and reduce the risk of severe cases and deaths associated with it.

Save people in cardiac arrest

What to do if bitten by a cat or dog

Rabies is a zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus, which affects both humans and animals. Symptoms such as hydrophobia, photophobia, and aerophobia may occur after infection. There is no effective treatment for rabies, and the case fatality rate is almost 100%. However, proper precaution can prevent the occurrence of the disease by 100%. Therefore, rabies prevention is crucial.

Healthy life with blood pressure under control

Dietary tips for osteoporosis prevention