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Until recently, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was widely regarded as a childhood infection. That changed as surveillance revealed its substantial toll on older adults, especially those with heart or lung disease. Each year, RSV is responsible for an estimated 60,000–160,000 hospitalizations and 6,000–10,000 deaths among U.S. adults aged 65 and older. These figures are comparable […]

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains one of the most common and dangerous respiratory infections in early infancy. Nearly every child encounters RSV by the age of two, but for newborns and young babies, especially those under six months, the infection can cause severe bronchiolitis or pneumonia and lead to hospitalization. Each RSV season, which

Introduction Dengue fever is no longer confined to tropical regions it has become one of the fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. In 2024, the Americas reported record-breaking case numbers, with the Caribbean and Central America among the hardest-hit regions. According to the CDC, outbreaks are continuing into 2025, with transmission persisting in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica,

Introduction For millions of Americans with diabetes, the cost of staying alive has too often felt impossible. Insulin prices in the U.S. have tripled in the past two decades, forcing many patients to ration doses or skip them entirely. But since 2023, a series of major federal reforms have begun to change that. Thanks to

Introduction Cold and flu season has always been unpredictable, but since COVID-19 entered the picture, the overlap of respiratory infections has become a year-round concern. Fever, fatigue, sore throat, and congestion could indicate influenza, COVID-19, or both, and relying on symptoms alone is no longer enough. The FDA’s authorization of over-the-counter (OTC) combination home tests