A groundbreaking 2024 Gastroenterology study reveals that Helicobacter pylori infection remains alarmingly high among children worldwide, especially in Latin America. Despite progress in adults, roughly one in three children still carries this cancer-linked bacterium. Learn why early childhood infection matters, how it fuels future gastric cancer risk, and what public-health strategies could help protect the next generation.
Uncover how dengue virus triggers fever, pain, and rash. Learn key dengue fever symptoms and safe over-the-counter treatments.
Discover how Type I interferons power the body’s natural defense against dengue and other viruses, shaping Latino immunity and future therapies.
Fever is one of the body’s natural defenses against infection, but it can also cause fatigue, discomfort, and dehydration, especially during viral illnesses like dengue. Ibuprofen, one of the most trusted over-the-counter medications in Latin America, helps reduce fever and inflammation by blocking prostaglandins and resetting the body’s thermostat. Learn how this essential drug works and how to use it safely.
