As we welcome a new school year, medical experts are monitoring a new variant of COVID-19. The new strain is called NB 1.8.1 ...

The Stratus (XFG) variant, a recombinant subvariant of COVID-19, is rapidly spreading across the US and globally. While not more severe, it's marked by early hoarseness and high transmissibility.

Practical measures to prevent contracting HMPV include frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with the unwell, wearing masks in crowded settings, and ensuring good indoor ventilation.

Image Credit: ldutko/Shutterstock.com Preventive medicine aims to reduce the risks of injury and disease through various primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures.

Most people should follow these guidelines. For instance, in the United States, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people begin colon cancer screenings at age 45.