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September 9, 2024

First case of human bird flu diagnosed without exposure to infected animals, CDC says

A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.

September 6, 2024

Vermont adds to list of towns at 'high risk' for Triple-E viral infection

Vermont health officials have added another town to its list of areas where residents are at "high risk" for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) infections.

September 6, 2024

3 deaths reported after Legionnaires' disease outbreak at senior living facility

Three senior citizens have died after contracting Legionnaires disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility in Albany, New York, according to reports. Here's what to know about the infection.

September 5, 2024

Valley fever outbreak reported after California music festival as health officials cite 'hotspot'

Several people have contracted Valley fever following an outdoor music festival near Bakersfield, California, according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health.

September 3, 2024

What is EEE, the mosquito-borne disease that killed a New Hampshire man?

Here's what to know about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease that has sparked concern in the Northeastern U.S.

August 31, 2024

COVID vaccine distrust growing among Americans, survey finds: ‘Should be a personal choice’

A growing number of Americans are skeptical of vaccines for COVID and other infectious diseases, according to a health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

August 29, 2024

Obesity makes people more likely to catch COVID, study suggests: ‘Indisputable relationship’

Patients with obesity were found to have a 34% higher risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 compared to non-obese people, researchers found. Doctors discuss why a higher BMI makes people more susceptible.

August 28, 2024

'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know

A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, or sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba had contracted the virus in recent months.

August 28, 2024

Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.

August 25, 2024

Is mpox the next COVID? Infectious disease experts address pandemic potential

As mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been declared a global public health emergency, some may wonder whether the virus poses a risk of a COVID-like pandemic. Here's what to know.