Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn

It is “highly likely” that respiratory viruses could spread even more following holiday gatherings, Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, told CNN on Monday. “These are highly contagious viruses – and people have generally put…

The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2022

The past year has been renowned for inspiring medical and health advances, from new research into multiple sclerosis and lupus, to innovative treatments for hair loss and obesity. The year 2022 has seen several life-changing developments that are already making a difference. Pig organ transplantation Over the past year and a half, researchers have made…