What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death explainedBetsy Arakawa, classical pianist and wife of Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease linked to rodent exposure.
Why This Measles Outbreak Is DifferentAmerica faces a measles outbreak due to declining vaccination rates, risking the health and safety of children.Vaccination rates need to stay above 95% to prevent measles from spreading effectively.
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
Why This Measles Outbreak Is DifferentAmerica faces a measles outbreak due to declining vaccination rates, risking the health and safety of children.Vaccination rates need to stay above 95% to prevent measles from spreading effectively.
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRCA mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
'Unprecedented' tuberculosis outbreak is underway in Kansas. Are Californians at risk?The recent tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas may signal a broader increase of cases nationwide, raising concerns even for states with good control programs like California.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRCA mysterious disease with Ebola-like symptoms has emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing numerous infections and deaths.
'Unprecedented' tuberculosis outbreak is underway in Kansas. Are Californians at risk?The recent tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas may signal a broader increase of cases nationwide, raising concerns even for states with good control programs like California.
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study SuggestsBird flu may have been transmitted from dairy workers to their pet cats, with possible implications for human health.
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contactA Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.
The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worryingThe H5N1 bird flu outbreak has prompted California's emergency declaration due to rising infections in livestock.
Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus 'seems to be gearing up for wider impact'A Canadian teenager is critically ill with a presumptive case of bird flu with an unknown source of infection.
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and peopleThe CDC's study reveals undetected H5N1 spillover from cattle to humans, highlighting flaws in disease surveillance.
Bird Flu Could Have Been ContainedThe U.S. should have intervened more proactively concerning the H5N1 virus, which now poses a significant threat as a persistent danger to people.
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study SuggestsBird flu may have been transmitted from dairy workers to their pet cats, with possible implications for human health.
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contactA Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.
The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worryingThe H5N1 bird flu outbreak has prompted California's emergency declaration due to rising infections in livestock.
Canadian teenager in critical condition with presumptive bird flu as U.S. official warns the virus 'seems to be gearing up for wider impact'A Canadian teenager is critically ill with a presumptive case of bird flu with an unknown source of infection.
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and peopleThe CDC's study reveals undetected H5N1 spillover from cattle to humans, highlighting flaws in disease surveillance.
Bird Flu Could Have Been ContainedThe U.S. should have intervened more proactively concerning the H5N1 virus, which now poses a significant threat as a persistent danger to people.
Flu Cases Are SurgingThis flu season is severe, with unprecedented case and hospitalization numbers not seen since 2017.
Why TF Do I Keep Getting COVID?COVID-19 continues to mutate, resulting in new variants that evade immunity and increase reinfection risks, emphasizing the need for annual boosters.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Canada, some provinces reporting sharp uptick | CBC NewsWhooping cough cases in Canada have surged, particularly among adolescents, due to a cyclical increase post-pandemic. Vaccination is crucial for prevention.
Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battlegroundMedical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.
Britain Confirms Two Cases of Clade Ib Type of MpoxNew mpox cases in Britain are identified, but health authorities state that the risk of rapid spread remains low.
Flu Cases Are SurgingThis flu season is severe, with unprecedented case and hospitalization numbers not seen since 2017.
Why TF Do I Keep Getting COVID?COVID-19 continues to mutate, resulting in new variants that evade immunity and increase reinfection risks, emphasizing the need for annual boosters.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Canada, some provinces reporting sharp uptick | CBC NewsWhooping cough cases in Canada have surged, particularly among adolescents, due to a cyclical increase post-pandemic. Vaccination is crucial for prevention.
Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battlegroundMedical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.
Britain Confirms Two Cases of Clade Ib Type of MpoxNew mpox cases in Britain are identified, but health authorities state that the risk of rapid spread remains low.
See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic IslandsThe H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.
Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.
Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.
How worried should we be about Disease X?Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.
Mpox Is Spreading in Congo's Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the VirusMpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.
Fauci is recovering at home after being hospitalized for West Nile virusDr. Fauci hospitalized due to West Nile virus but is expected to recover fully.
See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic IslandsThe H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.
Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.
Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.
How worried should we be about Disease X?Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.
Mpox Is Spreading in Congo's Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the VirusMpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.
Fauci is recovering at home after being hospitalized for West Nile virusDr. Fauci hospitalized due to West Nile virus but is expected to recover fully.
Lewis Dartnell, biologist: One of the problems with the modern world is a loss of scarcity in many things'Human disease significantly impacted the outcomes of historical events, shaping the trajectories of civilizations and empires.
How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQEDRising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.
How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut HealthCOVID-19 can significantly impact the gastrointestinal system alongside respiratory symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing a broader range of signs.
Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strainHealth agencies are preparing for a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to previous outbreaks.
Mpox is 'not the new COVID' WHO DW 08/20/2024WHO clarifies that mpox is manageable and not akin to COVID-19, urging global cooperation for control and elimination.The new variant of mpox requires deeper understanding and proactive measures to avoid panic and health neglect.
Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strainHealth agencies are preparing for a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to previous outbreaks.
Mpox is 'not the new COVID' WHO DW 08/20/2024WHO clarifies that mpox is manageable and not akin to COVID-19, urging global cooperation for control and elimination.The new variant of mpox requires deeper understanding and proactive measures to avoid panic and health neglect.
Fungal disease sickened 5 at California festival, officials say. What is Valley fever?Cases of Valley fever reported after Lightning in a Bottle festival in California, urging attendees to seek medical advice for respiratory symptoms.