December 13, 2024 Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50 HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.
December 10, 2024 Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."
December 6, 2024 ‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.
December 5, 2024 Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.
November 25, 2024 Bird flu detected in batch of California raw milk, company issues recall, health officials say The bird flu virus was detected in a batch of raw milk that originated at a California dairy farm, public health officials said over the weekend.
November 21, 2024 Egg shortages linked to avian flu, but that's not the only reason, some stores say Shoppers at grocery stores throughout the U.S. have been reporting that eggs are in scarce supply. Here's some of the reason why this may be happening.
November 19, 2024 COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that COVID was linked to cancer regression, which could serve as a foundation for new cancer treatments in the future.
November 16, 2024 First known case of rare mpox strain confirmed in United States A new strain of mpox has been confirmed on American shores after a traveler returned to California from a visit to Africa, but risk to the public remains "very low."
November 13, 2024 Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country's first reported case A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza in Canada. Expert Sam Scarpino discusses the health risk and potential for spread.
November 11, 2024 Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.