What sparked the COVID pandemic? Mounting evidence points to raccoon dogsRaccoon dogs are the primary suspects for the COVID-19 origin, with mounting evidence pointing to the Huanan Seafood Market.
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandatesTrump's order blocks federal funds for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which he claims threaten education.
Vaccine Skepticism Has Never Been This BadPost-COVID, parents have become increasingly skeptical about vaccines, raising more questions and seeking alternative information sources.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but Joe Biden is negativeFirst Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, President Biden tested negative. President to monitor symptoms and continue testing regularly.
Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for COVID a third time, misses 'The View' Season 27 premiereWhoopi Goldberg misses 'The View' due to third COVID diagnosis.
What sparked the COVID pandemic? Mounting evidence points to raccoon dogsRaccoon dogs are the primary suspects for the COVID-19 origin, with mounting evidence pointing to the Huanan Seafood Market.
Trump bars federal funding for schools with COVID vaccine mandatesTrump's order blocks federal funds for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which he claims threaten education.
Vaccine Skepticism Has Never Been This BadPost-COVID, parents have become increasingly skeptical about vaccines, raising more questions and seeking alternative information sources.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID, but Joe Biden is negativeFirst Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID, President Biden tested negative. President to monitor symptoms and continue testing regularly.
Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for COVID a third time, misses 'The View' Season 27 premiereWhoopi Goldberg misses 'The View' due to third COVID diagnosis.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health LeadersThe recent cuts to the NIH and CDC jeopardize public health efforts, especially following the pandemic.
Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public HealthBird flu outbreak prompts rapid response from Georgia authorities, underscoring the risks of zoonotic diseases to human health.
Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses 'spillover' riskA newly discovered bat coronavirus poses a potential outbreak risk to humans due to its shared entry receptor with SARS-CoV-2.
The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and MoreRising avian influenza cases in humans underscore the virus's threat.Recent infections reported in three U.S. states reflect the virus's ongoing spread.Scientific research is crucial for understanding avian influenza and its effects.
Measles outbreak grows in Texas, now in New Mexico tooThe measles outbreak in West Texas has reached 58 cases, mostly in an undervaccinated Mennonite community.
The flu has killed 16,000 people this season. These are the states with the worst outbreaksThe 2024-25 flu season is the worst since 2009, with high severity affecting all age groups.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health LeadersThe recent cuts to the NIH and CDC jeopardize public health efforts, especially following the pandemic.
Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public HealthBird flu outbreak prompts rapid response from Georgia authorities, underscoring the risks of zoonotic diseases to human health.
Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses 'spillover' riskA newly discovered bat coronavirus poses a potential outbreak risk to humans due to its shared entry receptor with SARS-CoV-2.
The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Chickens, and MoreRising avian influenza cases in humans underscore the virus's threat.Recent infections reported in three U.S. states reflect the virus's ongoing spread.Scientific research is crucial for understanding avian influenza and its effects.
Measles outbreak grows in Texas, now in New Mexico tooThe measles outbreak in West Texas has reached 58 cases, mostly in an undervaccinated Mennonite community.
The flu has killed 16,000 people this season. These are the states with the worst outbreaksThe 2024-25 flu season is the worst since 2009, with high severity affecting all age groups.
Could NASA stop the asteroid hitting Earth? SHIVALI BEST exploresAsteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-67 chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
City Killer' Asteroid's Earth Impact Risk Rises to Highest Ever RecordedAsteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032, but the risk is currently low.
Social media meltdown as NASA raises chance of asteroid hitting EarthNASA predicts a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. Social media reacts with humor and concern.
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.
Don't Freak Out, But the Chances of That City Killer Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Ticked Up AgainThe likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has risen to 3.1% as per NASA's latest updates.
Could NASA stop the asteroid hitting Earth? SHIVALI BEST exploresAsteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-67 chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
City Killer' Asteroid's Earth Impact Risk Rises to Highest Ever RecordedAsteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032, but the risk is currently low.
Social media meltdown as NASA raises chance of asteroid hitting EarthNASA predicts a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. Social media reacts with humor and concern.
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.
Don't Freak Out, But the Chances of That City Killer Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Ticked Up AgainThe likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has risen to 3.1% as per NASA's latest updates.
Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New MexicoMeasles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
My kids have been to school 3 days in the last month. How I copeParents struggle to manage work while caring for sick children, highlighting the need for effective strategies to support both health and productivity.
Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New MexicoMeasles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
My kids have been to school 3 days in the last month. How I copeParents struggle to manage work while caring for sick children, highlighting the need for effective strategies to support both health and productivity.
Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study findsIncreased screen time significantly raises the risk of myopia in children and adolescents, with a clear correlation observed between hours spent on devices and severity of the condition.
Vatican Authorities Say Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs. How Worrying Is That?Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, complicating his recovery from bronchitis, posing serious health risks due to his age.
88-Year-Old Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs but Is in Good Spirits, Says VaticanPope Francis has pneumonia but remains in good spirits and is responsive to treatment.
Pope in hospital with "complex" condition: What to know about polymicrobial infectionPolymicrobial infections involve multiple pathogens; they can be severe for individuals with compromised health.
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events owing to illnessPope Francis is hospitalized with a respiratory infection and will miss weekend events.
Pope Francis won't take part in weekend's Holy Year events as he remains in hospital with 'complex' respiratory infectionPope Francis is stable in hospital but will miss weekend Holy Year events due to a respiratory infection.
Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question gets asked: Might he resign?Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, and while there is slight improvement, recovery may take up to two weeks.
Vatican Authorities Say Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs. How Worrying Is That?Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, complicating his recovery from bronchitis, posing serious health risks due to his age.
88-Year-Old Pope Francis Has Pneumonia in Both Lungs but Is in Good Spirits, Says VaticanPope Francis has pneumonia but remains in good spirits and is responsive to treatment.
Pope in hospital with "complex" condition: What to know about polymicrobial infectionPolymicrobial infections involve multiple pathogens; they can be severe for individuals with compromised health.
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events owing to illnessPope Francis is hospitalized with a respiratory infection and will miss weekend events.
Pope Francis won't take part in weekend's Holy Year events as he remains in hospital with 'complex' respiratory infectionPope Francis is stable in hospital but will miss weekend Holy Year events due to a respiratory infection.
Pope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question gets asked: Might he resign?Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, and while there is slight improvement, recovery may take up to two weeks.
Bird flu spreads to third property as farmers warn Australia's egg shortage could be prolongedThe H7N8 bird flu outbreak in Victoria is worsening Australia's egg supply crisis.
NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit EarthNASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
An asteroid's chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here's why that is happeningAsteroid 2024 YR4 is currently the riskiest asteroid ever detected, with a 3.1% chance of collision with Earth in 2032.
NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit EarthNASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
An asteroid's chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here's why that is happeningAsteroid 2024 YR4 is currently the riskiest asteroid ever detected, with a 3.1% chance of collision with Earth in 2032.
Opinion | Praise Song for a False SpringClimate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
If not fire, we'll be killed by hunger': villagers continue to feel fallout from Bolivia's worst wildfiresWildfires and drought caused significant displacement in Bolivia, destroying ecosystems and communities.Slash-and-burn agriculture is a major factor in the devastating wildfires in Bolivia.
Mobulas, a Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are DisappearingConservationists are employing diverse methods to protect endangered mobulas in the Pacific Ocean, focusing on science-driven actions and collaborations with fishermen.
Opinion | Praise Song for a False SpringClimate patterns have become increasingly unpredictable, leading to 'global weirding' instead of traditional global warming.Middle Tennessee experienced a cold January, followed by an unexpected warm spell in February.
If not fire, we'll be killed by hunger': villagers continue to feel fallout from Bolivia's worst wildfiresWildfires and drought caused significant displacement in Bolivia, destroying ecosystems and communities.Slash-and-burn agriculture is a major factor in the devastating wildfires in Bolivia.
Mobulas, a Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are DisappearingConservationists are employing diverse methods to protect endangered mobulas in the Pacific Ocean, focusing on science-driven actions and collaborations with fishermen.
COVID-19 Booster Efficacy: Are Boosters Really Effective?Recent study indicates COVID-19 boosters in 2023-2024 may increase infection rates compared to unvaccinated individuals.
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.The Human Virome Program aims to uncover the largely unknown viruses residing in humans, many of which are benign or potentially beneficial.
Woman left permanently blind after common contact lens mistakeWearing contact lenses while swimming can lead to serious eye infections, potentially causing blindness.
Mom issues critical warning about common kitchen act that could spell danger for babies: 'Not breathing at all'Parenting vigilance is crucial; distractions can lead to severe accidents.
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses caseOhio's health department confirmed a farmer was hospitalized with bird flu, marking the fourth U.S. hospitalization related to H5N1.
Trillions of Viruses Live in Your Body. A.I. Is Trying to Find Them.The Human Virome Program aims to uncover the largely unknown viruses residing in humans, many of which are benign or potentially beneficial.
Woman left permanently blind after common contact lens mistakeWearing contact lenses while swimming can lead to serious eye infections, potentially causing blindness.
Mom issues critical warning about common kitchen act that could spell danger for babies: 'Not breathing at all'Parenting vigilance is crucial; distractions can lead to severe accidents.
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses caseOhio's health department confirmed a farmer was hospitalized with bird flu, marking the fourth U.S. hospitalization related to H5N1.
Three resort workers die in suspected gas poisoning near hot spring in JapanThree hotel workers likely inhaled toxic gas while conducting maintenance at a hot spring, leading to their deaths.
More eggs are being confiscated at the U.S.-Mexico border amid the bird flu outbreakIncreased egg prices in the U.S. have led to more attempts to smuggle eggs from Mexico, despite border restrictions.
Inaction over egg shortage caused by bird flu opens up unexpected front for Donald TrumpHigh egg prices due to bird flu and inflation threaten consumer confidence in the economy.
Why a backyard chicken isn't the answer to saving money on eggsEgg prices have surged, prompting interest in backyard chickens, but raising them can be complex and costly.
More eggs are being confiscated at the U.S.-Mexico border amid the bird flu outbreakIncreased egg prices in the U.S. have led to more attempts to smuggle eggs from Mexico, despite border restrictions.
Inaction over egg shortage caused by bird flu opens up unexpected front for Donald TrumpHigh egg prices due to bird flu and inflation threaten consumer confidence in the economy.
Why a backyard chicken isn't the answer to saving money on eggsEgg prices have surged, prompting interest in backyard chickens, but raising them can be complex and costly.
Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid VaccinationsPost-vaccination syndrome may affect some people, causing several adverse effects like fatigue and brain fog.Research indicates potential biological changes linked to post-vaccination syndrome, warranting further investigation.
USDA tries to reverse mistaken firing of bird flu response workersUSDA aims to reverse recent firings related to bird flu amid rising egg prices and a broader overhaul affecting federal agencies.
Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a 3.1% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
Why 'city-killer' asteroid YR4's impact probability keeps increasingAsteroid 2024 YR4 shows increasing impact probabilities but remains a low-risk threat to Earth.
Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a 3.1% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
Why 'city-killer' asteroid YR4's impact probability keeps increasingAsteroid 2024 YR4 shows increasing impact probabilities but remains a low-risk threat to Earth.
People Share Things Much Deadlier Than You Would Think"No joke.I know folks who have been seriously injured this way.It's quite common."
Video. Spectacular eruption of Mount Etna, flights diverted in CataniaMount Etna has began erupting on February 12, 2025, causing flight disruptions due to ash clouds.
U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid testsThe Trump administration is considering disposing of over 160 million stockpiled coronavirus tests, facing high costs for both destruction and continued storage.
Pets at Home forced to stop selling guinea pigs after strep outbreakPets at Home halted guinea pig sales due to a Streptococcus outbreak affecting both pets and potential human health.
Ransomware attack hits 5 Michigan casinos, shuts them downCasinos in Michigan experienced a ransomware attack, leading to shutdowns and operational disruptions.
Primates' tiny teeth treated at London ZooTwo endangered primates at London Zoo successfully underwent dental surgeries and are recovering well.
Researchers overlooked airborne diseases for centuries - then COVID-19 changed everythingThe debate over COVID-19 transmission highlighted the longstanding neglect of airborne pathogens in public health.
Pfizer Vaccine: Effectiveness, Safety, and Latest UpdatesCOVID-19 vaccine may have caused a man's death from pulmonary embolism 555 days post-vaccination; long-term effects significant.
Measles outbreak in Texas raises concernsOfficials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas.
Urgent CDC Data on Influenza and Bird Flu Go Missing as Outbreaks EscalateThe CDC's communication has significantly declined, impacting data reporting and public health responses during the ongoing flu season.
Urgent CDC Data on Influenza and Bird Flu Go Missing as Outbreaks EscalateThe CDC's communication breakdown hinders doctors' ability to manage the flu crisis effectively.
How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policyKennedy's appointment as Health Secretary raises significant concerns over vaccine policies due to his anti-vaccine activism.
In Search of a Coherent Understanding of ME/CFS and Long CovidA systems perspective on illness can aid recovery for those suffering from ME/CFS and long covid.
Map shows alarming decline in number of pharmacies across London as experts warn of 'increasing pressure to meet demand'The number of pharmacies in London is declining rapidly, threatening patient access to essential services.
How the Fringe Captured the RightEarla Dawn Dimitriadis exemplified resilience, creativity, and joy despite adversity, leaving a legacy of love and inspiration for her family and community.
Worst avian flu crisis ever recorded spreads across AntarcticaAvian influenza is spreading in Antarctica, impacting various species while penguins show some resistance.
Missing CDC Data Concerns Doctors as Influenza and Bird Flu Outbreaks Escalate | KQEDThe flu season is severe, compounded by a lack of timely information from the CDC about the bird flu outbreak.
Louisiana Health Department Says It Will Stop Promoting Mass Vaccination'Louisiana will no longer promote mass vaccination initiatives, focusing instead on personalized discussions between patients and their healthcare providers.
Bird flu infections went undetected in some veterinarians, CDC study saysHuman cases of bird flu are likely undercounted due to asymptomatic infections among veterinarians and farmworkers.Occupational exposure poses a risk for undocumented bird flu infections.