California is dealing with a double disaster – a 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area on Friday, while the state is still reeling from devastating wildfires that have killed at least 10 people and forced 180,000 from their homes. The Earthquake: What We Know The earthquake, which was detected at 7:02am PT, had its epicenter about five miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge and two miles west of the Great Highway. Over 5,000 people reported feeling the shake, and the number is growing. The quake was followed by two aftershocks, a 2.2 magnitude and a 2.5…
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As the winter months approach, medical professionals are urging people to be vigilant for a lesser-known symptom of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) that can appear on your skin. HMPV is a respiratory virus that often presents with symptoms similar to a common cold, but it can also lead to upper and lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia and asthma exacerbations. What Are the Symptoms of HMPV? The primary symptoms of HMPV include: Blocked nose Coughing Sneezing Fever Sore throat Wheezing Shortness of breath However, a less well-known symptom of HMPV is the presence of a rash. According to a study conducted in…
The Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is on the rise globally, sparking concern among people who remember the harrowing days of Covid-19. But what exactly is HMPV, and how does it differ from Covid? A Virus on the Rise HMPV was first identified over two decades ago, but recent times have seen a significant increase in infections. One American woman, Diane Davison, 59, suffered from HMPV, which left her unable to speak due to violent coughing fits. She initially suspected Covid due to the intensity of her chronic cough but underwent six negative Covid-19 tests before her doctor ordered emergency blood tests,…
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left thousands of people displaced and hundreds of structures destroyed. A chilling video shared by Tanner Charles, a storm chaser, has captured the terrifying moment when he and his friend Orly Israel were forced to abandon a house in the Pacific Palisades as the inferno closed in. A Desperate Bid to Save What’s Left The video shows the two friends sprinting down a street lined with burning homes, the orange glow of the fire illuminating the chaos. Charles shared the clip on social media, writing: “Video of the moment my friend and I…
In a shocking move, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company will be ditching its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. Instead, the platforms will rely on user-generated “community notes” to combat misinformation. This change comes just before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and it’s likely to have a significant impact on the way content is moderated online. What’s Behind the Change? Zuckerberg claims that fact checkers have been too biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created. He believes that the current system has been used to shut down opinions and silence people with different…