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www.dw.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

COVID-19: Why we're looking for the pandemic's origin DW 03/14/2024

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 is a crucial question for understanding pandemics and preventing future ones.
Debates persist on whether the virus leaked from a lab or originated in nature, impacting health policy and global relations. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Public health

WEF to discuss thwarting a future 'Disease X' pandemic

Global leaders are set to discuss how to prevent a future unknown "Disease X" that the World Health Organization predicts could be more deadly than the recent coronavirus outbreak.
The fight against Disease X requires research into already-known virus families and gaining knowledge ahead of time to minimize its impact. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Coronavirus

From a surprising long COVID theory to a new cow flu: Our 5 top 'viral' posts in 2023

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 are still a threat even though the pandemic state of emergency is over.
Scientists are studying the gut as a potential origin for long COVID symptoms like brain fog. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Should We Be Worried About Bird Flu?

Bird flu outbreak in North America linked to H5N1 strain, affecting a variety of bird and mammalian species. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Writing

When the End of Humanity Isn't the End of the World

Humanity's impact on Earth is a recurring theme, explored through literature like Mary Shelley's 'The Last Man'. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

How do we halt the next pandemic? Be kind to critters like bats, says a new paper

Pandemics often stem from viruses spilling over from animals to humans.
Preventing spillovers requires addressing ecological factors and a One Health approach. [ more ]
Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Public health

Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon: What you need to know

A case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in Oregon, with a pet owner contracting the disease from their cat.
The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and has been responsible for major pandemics throughout history. [ more ]
Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Public health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

What to Know About the Flu Virus

Influenza A and B are the two main types of flu viruses that circulate each season.
Influenza A viruses can cause pandemics when a new strain jumps from animals to humans.
Flu vaccines are updated annually but their efficacy varies from season to season. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

What to Know About the Flu Virus

Influenza A and B are the two main types of flu viruses that circulate each season.
Influenza A viruses can cause pandemics when a new strain jumps from animals to humans.
Flu vaccines are updated annually but their efficacy varies from season to season. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

The Roman Empire's Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change

The Plague of Justinian in the 6th-century C.E. was a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague that may have killed up to half the population of the Roman Empire.
A new study suggests that climate change contributed to major plagues in the Roman Empire, as periods of cold and dry weather on the Italian peninsula coincided with these pandemics.
The study shows how a changing climate can have dire consequences for societies that are not robust enough to withstand the upheavals it can cause. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Stock up on torches and candles in case of power cuts, deputy PM warns

Britain's deputy PM, Oliver Dowden, has urged the public to prepare for power cuts and digital communication failures by stocking up on candles, torches, and battery-powered radios.
A national resilience academy will be launched to help people and businesses prepare for future pandemics, natural disasters, and cyber-attacks. [ more ]
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