Coronavirus

Coronavirus

The new Covid variant FLiRT is quickly spreading in Ireland, potentially causing a surge in cases. [ more ]

Protesters may face repercussions beyond arrest; faculty termination and student suspensions are outcomes. Public mask bans and dormant laws revived to target protesters raise concerns. [ more ]

It can be challenging to distinguish between seasonal allergies, colds, and Covid symptoms, and at-home rapid tests are harder to obtain post-public health emergency. [ more ]

The risk of human-to-human transmission of bird flu remains low, with cases primarily linked to infected birds and mammals on farms. [ more ]

Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu after contact with infected cows, second U.S. human case. Public risk low, but farmworkers at higher risk. [ more ]

Drowning deaths in the U.S. have increased since 2020, possibly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on swimming safety. [ more ]

HIV, viral hepatitis, and STIs are causing significant global health burdens, with many infections and deaths each year.

Global response efforts are falling short of meeting targets set in 2022 to end AIDS, viral hepatitis, and STIs epidemics by 2030. [ more ]

New research reveals viruses as part of a complex social community, challenging previous views of them as solitary particles. [ more ]

Maryland may end school mask mandate, empowering local control based on high vaccination rates or low transmission levels. [ more ]

Alternative medicine like foot baths and natural remedies helped a long COVID patient regain sensation and cope with ongoing symptoms. [ more ]

Health Minister working on compensation scheme for Covid-19 vaccine side-effects. [ more ]

The families of COVID-19 victims closely followed the UK Covid Inquiry in Belfast for three weeks, examining key decisions made by Northern Ireland politicians and advisors. [ more ]

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are attempting to repeal a law allowing mask-wearing for health reasons, citing protests as a reason. [ more ]

Corona Extra uses minimalist optical illusion in effective billboard campaign [ more ]

Consuming pasteurized dairy products is safe in the face of H5N1 bird flu outbreak. Avoid raw milk consumption. [ more ]

Measles cases surging in London, posing a high risk to children. Urgent vaccination is crucial to prevent fatalities. [ more ]

Federal regulators and health experts caution on the increased risks of consuming raw milk due to the potential spread of dangerous bacteria and viruses, including H5N1.

Personal protective equipment may be necessary for workers in dairy and poultry farms to prevent transmission of bird flu in animals. [ more ]

Venezuela's last glacier, La Corona, has disappeared due to warming temperatures, marking the end of all glaciers in the Sierra Nevada range.

Scientists predict the entire Northern Andes region to be glacier-free by 2050. [ more ]

City health officials warn of rising mpox cases among men who have sex with men in NYC. [ more ]

Drinking raw milk, especially from H5N1-infected cows during an outbreak, poses serious health risks despite some enthusiasts' beliefs. [ more ]

Monkeypox continues to circulate in NYC, especially among unvaccinated individuals, urging the importance of vaccination against the virus. [ more ]

Public health officials are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak among the homeless population in Los Angeles County. [ more ]

The TIME100 Health list highlights influential figures in health leading impactful changes, discussing issues from neglected tropical diseases like noma to pioneering research in COVID treatments. [ more ]

Drinking raw milk from H5N1-infected cows poses severe health risks, despite some enthusiasts' beliefs in immunity benefits. [ more ]