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Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message

Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

The recent upheaval at CDC raises concerns about U.S. preparedness amidst infectious disease threats.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives

The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
Public health
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

NewYork-Presbyterian Infectious Disease Expert Talks Measles Outbreak and Prevention - New York Family

Measles outbreaks are concerning, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination to maintain herd immunity.
Coronavirus
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

The world remains unprepared for future pandemics despite lessons from COVID-19 and previous outbreaks like SARS and MERS.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message

Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

The recent upheaval at CDC raises concerns about U.S. preparedness amidst infectious disease threats.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives

The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
Public health
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

NewYork-Presbyterian Infectious Disease Expert Talks Measles Outbreak and Prevention - New York Family

Measles outbreaks are concerning, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination to maintain herd immunity.
Coronavirus
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

The world remains unprepared for future pandemics despite lessons from COVID-19 and previous outbreaks like SARS and MERS.
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Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 day 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.
fromNature
1 week ago

This ancient pathogen became deadlier when humans started wearing wool

"The divergence of Borrelia recurrentis from its tick-borne relatives coincides with the domestication of sheep and increasing wool usage, highlighting an unforeseen link between fashion and disease emergence."
Coronavirus
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

CDC Issues Advisory for Dengue Fever in Mexico and 19 Other Countries-Here's What It Means

"Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization."
Coronavirus
#health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Urgent measles alert issued to passengers onboard train from Dublin to Sligo that may have been exposed to 'highly suspect' case

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Urgent measles alert issued to passengers onboard train from Dublin to Sligo that may have been exposed to 'highly suspect' case

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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The NIH's New Cronyism

"The Trump administration elevated Matthew J. Memoli, a flu researcher with a small lab, to acting director of NIAID, overseeing significant cuts and firings, now he secures $500 million."
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#measles-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

Measles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

Measles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
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Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Are So Many Disease Outbreaks Happening Right Now?

Climate change is altering habitats, leading to new disease outbreaks.
Livestock production and meat trade are accelerating the emergence of superbugs.
Vaccination and awareness are essential to mitigating pandemic risks.
#global-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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OMG science
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I Used to Close My Toilet Lid All the Time - Until I Discovered This Shocking Study

Closing the toilet lid does not effectively prevent the spread of germs and bacteria from flushing.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda

Ebola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
Coronavirus
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Killing 166 million birds hasn't helped poultry farmers stop H5N1. Is there a better way?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is now present in all 50 U.S. states, prompting reevaluation of culling strategies.
Alternative strategies to culling, like targeted depopulation and vaccination, face significant challenges.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Is There a Cure for Cold Sores?

Cold sores are common, recurring issues linked to HSV-1, and their prevention involves understanding contagion risks and possible treatments.
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