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Climate Change Fuels Worrying Spread of Fungal Infections, Study Reveals
The setup for The Last of Us video game and TV series involves a fungus that evolves due to climate change to infect swathes of the human population, turning people into killer zombies – and at least part of that story is eerily plausible.
Increasing Cases of Blackwater Fever Among Children in Rural Uganda Raise Alarms
A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are trying to find out why
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread.
Israel's Blockade Leads to a Health Crisis in Gaza, Threatening Newborns
Warnings are mounting over disease outbreaks that could spread beyond the Strip, as Israel continues to block crucial vaccines from entering Gaza
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide: A Deep Dive into the Resurgence of an Eliminated Disease
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe.
Measles Cases in the United States Surpass 1,000 for First Time in Five Years
The number of measles cases in the United States has crossed 1,000 for the first time in five years, federal data showed on Friday (May 9), as the country battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,001 measles cases in 31 jurisd
Mother's Heartbreaking Story Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Against Measles
With measles cases on the rise in Canada at rates unseen in almost three decades — and vaccination coverage for childhood vaccines like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot falling since the pandemic — those who've suffered from measles complications are pleading that those who can get vaccinated do.
Significant Reduction in Infant Hospitalizations Linked to Nirsevimab Immunization in Madrid
A Spanish study found that nirsevimab prophylaxis significantly reduced infant hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and severe symptoms linked to RSV and other respiratory viruses. Hospitalizations for RSV dropped by 78% following nirsevimab rollout in Madrid maternity wards.
Los Angeles County Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak Amid Rising Cases
Health officials report nearly 30 confirmed hepatitis A cases in 2023, exceeding typical monthly averages.
Alberta Faces Growing Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 313
The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313.
Polio Virus Detected in Sewage Samples Across Pakistan
Polio virus has been detected in sewage samples collected from 18 districts across Pakistan, according to ARY News.
New Study Reveals Alarming Impact of Plastic-Linked Phthalates on Cardiovascular Health Worldwide
A global modeling study in eBioMedicine links phthalate exposure from plastics, especially DEHP metabolites, to over 356,000 cardiovascular deaths in 2018. Exposure was highest in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, disproportionately affecting lower-income countries.