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How the Flu Spreads The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It’s mainly caused by 2 types of flu viruses: It spreads very easily from person to person. A person can spread the flu virus to others even before they notice any symptoms. They release infectious respiratory particles (the virus) into… Read more

Keep a kit of basic first aid supplies for the pets in your household. Many items in a family first aid kit can be used for pets, too. Your veterinarian may recommend additional items for your kit based on your pet’s medical condition. Credit: American Veterinary Medical Association Read more

A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A less common cause is… Read more

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that usually occurs very quickly after exposure to a trigger that one is allergic to, such as a food or a bee sting. It is often life threatening. Worldwide, the rates of anaphylaxis have gradually been increasing, at the same time as recognition of allergies in general is also… Read more

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it and… Read more

Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to the ground, with no pulse, no breathing. And they were simply declared dead. All of that changed when doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore discovered cardiopulmonary resuscitation by accident when studying how to… Read more