Flu season is hitting hard this year, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in the past few years. After a moderate flu season last year, the 2024-25 flu season has arrived with a vengeance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a surge, estimating that the flu has killed between 16,000 and 79,000 […]

Sepsis is one of the most serious and common reasons for hospital stays, excluding maternal and neonatal cases. According to recent data from the American Hospital Association there were approximately 739 hospital stays per 100,000 people for sepsis in 2021 alone. This highlights just how critical it is to understand sepsis, its symptoms, and how […]

The hospital capacity issues that emerged during the pandemic are now the new normal at healthcare facilities. In late 2022, experts warned of a “tripledemic” that included the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) patients flooded hospitals. This surge, coupled with existing staffing shortages, highlighted the ongoing hospital operational challenges. What started as a […]

In recent years, there has been a shift in public trust towards science and medical advice. As highlighted in a recent article in The Guardian, anti-medical and anti-science narratives are more prevalent. This trend raises concerns, particularly when it comes to fundamental aspects of health and well-being.  Regardless of one’s position on scientific debates, there […]

Yesterday, we published a blog post about the serious flu situation in California. However other U.S. states are facing severe outbreaks. Massachusetts, in particular, is experiencing an alarming surge in flu cases, prompting urgent warnings from health officials.  Flu Cases in Massachusetts at Record Highs According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the state […]

For the past few years, the flu has claimed fewer lives than COVID-19. A new report reveals the flu is now deadlier than COVID-19, fueling public health concerns. With low vaccination rates, experts are cautioning this could be one of the worst flu seasons. It is important to be proactive when it comes to keeping […]

Currently the United States is experiencing rising flu infection rates, overwhelmed emergency departments, and an increasing death toll. Across the nation hospitals are struggling to manage the surge in flu-related cases, with limited and stressed resources that are forcing facilities to implement emergency measures not experienced since Covid-19. In states like California and Massachusetts the […]

U.S. communities are facing a myriad of viral infections, including flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). With these illnesses on the rise, health experts are concerned about the impact on hospitals and healthcare systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warnings as these viruses spread. Here’s what you need […]

In Kansas City a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has been reported. Since January 24, 2025, health authorities have been tracking 67 active cases. It started in 2024 and has grown into one of the largest in the United States in recent years. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is monitoring 384 individuals for potential […]

As respiratory illnesses surge globally, many regions are seeing a return to mask mandates in hospital settings.  In Belgium, healthcare authorities have upgraded the national health warning to orange, signaling concern as respiratory illnesses spike. The increase has led to a preventive push, including masking, to protect vulnerable populations and healthcare staff.   US Hospitals are […]