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Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You only have so much space': the limits of reducing infection risk on cruise ships

Cruise ships enable rapid spread of infectious diseases through close contact, diverse travelers, and constant movement, leading to outbreaks of multiple pathogens.
#hantavirus
Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship: A 'perfect storm' or a warning sign?

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a modern cruise ship killed three and raised concerns about future outbreaks.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Luke O'Neill: Yes, we dread another pandemic - but here's why there's no need to panic over hantavirus

Coronavirus
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship: A 'perfect storm' or a warning sign?

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a modern cruise ship killed three and raised concerns about future outbreaks.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Luke O'Neill: Yes, we dread another pandemic - but here's why there's no need to panic over hantavirus

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#global-health
fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Gates Foundation doubles down on foreign aid as U.S. government largely withdraws | Fortune

Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

The world is falling short ofand even reversingits health targets, WHO warns

Global health progress toward 2030 goals is falling short, with rising malaria, insufficient measles coverage, slowing maternal and child mortality declines, and excess COVID deaths.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Gates Foundation doubles down on foreign aid as U.S. government largely withdraws | Fortune

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#tuberculosis
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Public health

Tuberculosis hits 12-year high in Calif. as outbreaks increase nationwide

California has significantly higher tuberculosis rates than the national average, with a notable increase in domestic cases and associated risk factors.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

A new tuberculosis test, MiniDock MTB, offers a faster, cheaper, and more accurate alternative to traditional phlegm-based testing methods.
Public health
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Tuberculosis hits 12-year high in Calif. as outbreaks increase nationwide

California has significantly higher tuberculosis rates than the national average, with a notable increase in domestic cases and associated risk factors.
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Public health
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Causes of death around the world for different groups

Mortality rates vary significantly by geography and demographics, with low-income countries facing higher rates of infectious diseases and maternal mortality.
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#measles
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago
Coronavirus

California has had more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024

Measles cases in California have exceeded last year's total, highlighting growing public health concerns around vaccination rates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Coronavirus

California has had more measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024

Measles cases in California have surpassed 2024 totals due to declining vaccination rates and international travel.
There have been 16 reported measles cases in California in 2025 so far, which highlights a concerning trend in infection rates.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California sees the most measles cases in 7 years as disease resurges nationwide

California has reported its highest number of measles cases in seven years, driven by declining vaccination rates.
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#wildlife-trade
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
fromNature
11 months ago
Coronavirus

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
fromNature
11 months ago
Coronavirus

Exclusive: Inside the thriving wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

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Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.
#measles-outbreak
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

A measles outbreak in Mexico has led to a massive vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million people weekly.
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Public health
fromNature
3 months ago

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation

NIAID has been directed to remove 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' and will shift funding away from those areas toward basic immunology and domestic infectious diseases.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds

Obesity raises the risk of hospitalization and death from infectious diseases by about 70%, linking to roughly one in ten infection-related deaths worldwide.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

US withdrawal from WHO in January 2026 creates a major funding gap that threatens African health programs and jeopardizes progress against infectious diseases.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

UK risks many children's lives with 150m cut to fund fighting deadly diseases

The UK will cut 150 million from its Global Fund contribution, reducing support and risking 250,000 lives as funds shift from foreign aid to defence.
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Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Toronto working on wastewater surveillance program to watch for disease during FIFA World Cup | CBC News

Toronto Public Health will pilot wastewater surveillance during the FIFA World Cup to detect COVID-19, influenza, RSV and potentially measles among visitors and fans.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Infectious diseases in Gaza spiralling out of control', says WHO Middle East live

Gaza's health system is collapsing: infectious diseases are surging, only 13 of 36 hospitals partially function, large medical supply deliveries underway amid severe civilian injuries.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

When the forests burn, the sickness comes': how protecting trees shields millions from disease

Healthy Indigenous Amazon forests reduce disease risk and shield millions from respiratory, cardiovascular, and vector-borne illnesses linked to wildfires and deforestation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Why antibiotics are like fossil fuels

In 1954, doctors recognized the problem of resistance to antibiotics due to natural selection. The concern was that effective treatments could quickly become ineffective.
Public health
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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?

Rabbits in northern Colorado are infected with harmless Shope papillomavirus, causing keratin growths on their faces, typically clearing up without intervention.
#covid-19
fromBoston.com
9 months ago
US news

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus.

fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Coronavirus

The last COVID surge ended eight months ago. Is a summer spike coming?

COVID-19 is expected to resurge this summer due to increased concentrations in wastewater and a more transmissible variant.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
11 months ago

There's a Scary New COVID Variant, and Stanford Scientists Say It's Already in California

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has emerged, impacting health systems globally and already detected in California.
fromBoston.com
9 months ago
US news

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus.

Coronavirus
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

Here's What To Expect From A New COVID Variant Going Around

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in the US and shows potential for increased transmissibility.
Coronavirus
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

The last COVID surge ended eight months ago. Is a summer spike coming?

COVID-19 is expected to resurge this summer due to increased concentrations in wastewater and a more transmissible variant.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
11 months ago

There's a Scary New COVID Variant, and Stanford Scientists Say It's Already in California

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has emerged, impacting health systems globally and already detected in California.
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Public health
fromHealthbeat
9 months ago

Legionnaires' outbreak grows in Harlem. What you need to know.

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has grown to 73 cases, including three deaths, with specific ZIP codes affected.
Public health
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Outbreak feared as thousands of virus cases in China prompt quarantine

Chinese officials have imposed quarantines in response to the surge in chikungunya virus infections.
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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Sudan's children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

Sudan's civil war has drastically reduced vaccination rates for children, dropping from over 90% to 48%, making them vulnerable to infectious diseases.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago

How Likely Is Bird Flu to Spread among Humans?

H5N1 avian influenza, discovered in 1996, has started infecting cattle, an unexpected development that presents significant concerns for both animal health and public safety.
Public health
fromNature
10 months ago

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Pathogens have been a constant threat to human health throughout our evolutionary history. Infectious diseases are estimated to have been responsible for more than half of all children deaths before age 15.
Public health
Public health
fromNews Center
11 months ago

Antimicrobial Resistance Expert to Lead Division of Infectious Diseases - News Center

Dr. Jennie H. Kwon appointed as Chief of Division of Infectious Diseases at Northwestern, effective October 2025.
fromMail Online
11 months ago

Deadly fungus that 'eats you from the inside out' invades US

A lethal fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, is rapidly spreading across the US, posing severe health risks, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems.
Coronavirus
Medicine
fromNews Center
11 months ago

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

Identification of biological markers may improve treatments for severe malaria in children.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
11 months ago

Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain.

A new norovirus strain, GII.17, may disrupt the regular seasonal outbreaks in the U.S.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
11 months ago

Healthy man goes camping-lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure

A healthy individual can rapidly deteriorate from an unknown illness, exemplifying diagnostic challenges in critical care.
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