Other Viruses & Diseases

Zero-calorie sugar substitutes have long been marketed as healthy alternatives to refined sugar. Found in everything from sugar-free chewing gum and toothpaste to low-calorie jams, ice creams, and yogurts, xylitol is standard across modern diet pantries. However, major new clinical research raises critical questions about its long-term cardiovascular safety. The largest observational study of its … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: High-dose intake of concentrated sugar substitutes can sometimes mask, trigger, or coincide with life-threatening cardiovascular or neurological emergencies. Seek immediate emergency services care if you or someone you look after experiences sudden, heavy pressure or a crushing sensation in the chest, … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency care (call 911 in the U.S. or go to the nearest emergency room) if a person with suspected or confirmed measles develops severe shortness of breath, rapid or labored breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, extreme lethargy, confusion, inability … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: Excess thyroid hormone can cause a dangerous cardiovascular event known as a thyroid storm. Seek immediate emergency medical care or call emergency services if you or someone in your care experiences crushing chest pain, a sudden racing or skipping heartbeat (palpitations) … Read more

A coordinated public health response is currently underway in Northern Tasmania following confirmation that a child who attended two separate early learning facilities in the Launceston area has been treated for tuberculosis (TB). The health alert was triggered after Public Health Tasmania notified administrators at Goodstart Early Learning Kings Meadows regarding the diagnosis. The affected … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one have recently traveled to an area with an active Ebola outbreak and develop a fever, severe headache, muscle pain, vomiting, or unexpected bleeding, seek emergency medical care immediately. Call ahead to your local emergency department … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Ebola is a highly severe and dangerous medical condition. If you or a family member shows symptoms such as a sudden high fever, intense weakness, severe vomiting, diarrhea, or unusual bleeding after being in an outbreak area, you must seek emergency … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to severe swelling of the brain or fatal pneumonia. If you or your child experience a high fever above 103°F, severe shortness of breath, confusion, or a stiff neck, seek immediate … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer EMERGENCY WARNING: If someone with suspected measles has trouble breathing, severe dehydration, high fever that won’t come down, or becomes confused or very sleepy, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What this article covers This article explains how … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one develops a sudden high fever, trouble breathing, confusion, severe fainting spells, uncontrollable vomiting, or unusual bruising or bleeding after spending time outdoors or receiving a tick bite, seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911. … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone you take care of experience severe symptoms of a severely underactive thyroid—such as major confusion, extreme muscle weakness, trouble breathing, swelling all over the body, or a very slow heart rate—get emergency medical help right away. These … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer Measles is one of the most contagious viral infections in the world. Thanks to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, measles cases have dropped greatly in the United States. However, many people still ask an important question: can you get measles if … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world. It spreads very easily from person to person, especially in places where people are close together. Even though measles can be prevented with vaccination, outbreaks still happen when vaccination rates drop. Understanding how … Read more

What Does Measles Look Like? Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can make people very sick. One of the most common questions parents and patients ask is, “What does measles look like?” The answer is more than just a rash. Measles usually starts … Read more