Category: Medosis Health Articles

  • Why You Should Avoid Cold Drinks During Fever and Throat Infections

    When experiencing a fever or throat infection, you are often advised to avoid cold drinks and foods and instead consume warm fluids and meals. But do you follow this recommendation, or do you believe it to be a mere superstition?…..

  • Diagnosis and Prevention Strategies of Measles

    Measles is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus, a member of the Paramyxoviridae family. It primarily affects children but can occur in unvaccinated individuals of any age….

  • Measles: What Makes It So Dangerous?

    Highly contagious measles outbreaks have been reported in several countries, with a significant surge centered in West Texas and spreading into New Mexico and Oklahoma. More than 250 cases have been confirmed across these three states, yet experts warn that the actual number may be much higher.1 What makes this outbreak particularly alarming is that…

  • From Chickenpox Parties to Measles Parties: A Dangerous Trend

    In recent years, a concerning trend has resurfaced, so-called “Measles Parties,” where parents deliberately expose their children to the virus in hopes of building natural immunity. This reckless practice, which existed before vaccines were available, poses significant risks to children, families and entire communities. Parents who engage in these gatherings believe that controlled exposure to…

  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Rare Neurological Disorder Leading to Paralysis

    Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare but serious neurological disorder that has recently gained global attention due to alarming developments related to outbreaks and vaccine-related concerns. Recently in Maharashtra, India, an outbreak of GBS has been linked to Campylobacter jejuni contamination, claiming twelve lives and affecting 225 individuals. Similarly, in Kerala, two deaths were reported in…