It sure feels like the world has been stricken by infectious diseases lately.
| Headlines for a healthier you | | | Climate Change and Infectious Diseases |  | It sure feels like the world has been stricken by infectious diseases lately. The COVID-19 pandemic isn't even over yet, but we're already dealing with monkeypox and a potential comeback of polio.
And we might need to gear up for more unexpected disease outbreaks—climate change is one of the culprits aggravating the spread of more than 200 infectious diseases, according to new research. | | Know More | | Rising temperatures, sea level rise, and climate disasters all allow viruses and disease-carrying animal species to thrive. The global prevalence of Lyme disease, for example, has doubled since 2010. While droughts push mosquitos and ticks toward remaining water and food resources, hurricanes and floods can bring waterborne bacteria closer to humans. | | Feel Better | | There's no way to feel better unless we can collectively take aggressive action to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Start from your own home: If possible, develop a habit of composting, or swap out one serving of beef per day to a plant-based protein. If you're a homeowner, you can take advantage of the tax credit to install solar panels, or replace your old gas stoves with induction cooktop. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | The FDA recently approved Daxxify, a new anti-wrinkle treatment that's similar to Botox. Trial data showed that Daxxify can freeze wrinkles for up to six months—almost twice as long as Botox. The new drug might also have the potential for the same off-label uses as Botox, such as treating excessive sweating and overactive bladder. | | | | | | In the U.S., the flu season generally runs from October through March. Experts recommend getting a flu shot around October or early November—but not sooner—for better protection through the winter. Flu cases might arrive earlier this year, but most experts are sticking to the same timeline for getting a flu shot. | | | | |  | In Other News | | | | |
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