HEALTH 1 day ago Is mpox the next COVID? Infectious disease experts address pandemic potential As mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been declared a global public health emergency, some may wonder whether the virus poses a risk of a COVID-like pandemic. Here's what to know.
New York 1 day ago West Nile Virus detected at New York beach A mosquito sample found at Fire Island National Seashore near Long Island, New York, contained the year's first case of West Nile Virus, officials said.
HEALTH 2 days ago Anthony Fauci’s West Nile virus diagnosis: What to know about the mosquito-borne disease Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been diagnosed with West Nile virus. Here's what to know about the disease.
HEALTH 3 days ago Northeastern towns issue voluntary lockdown to prevent spread of mosquito-borne disease Four Massachusetts towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — have enacted a voluntary evening lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Outbreaks 3 days ago How scientists in Iowa are working to stop the bird flu outbreak infecting US dairy cows The U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying animals at the National Animal Disease Center in Iowa in an attempt to stop the bird flu outbreak that is spreading through U.S. animals.
HEALTH 4 days ago New COVID vaccines get FDA approval for 2024-2025 season The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the 2024-2025 season. Here's what to know.
HEALTH 6 days ago Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.
HEALTH August 18 Gender surgeries, migraine tips, 'Zika-like' virus and more top health stories This week's health roundup includes stories about controversial "gender-affirming" surgeries on kids, a little-known type of diabetes, a "Zika-like" virus that's spreading iand more.
HEALTH August 16 With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.
HEALTH August 12 'Zika-like' mosquito-borne virus has spread into Europe, health officials warn Cases of the Oropouche virus (OROV) emerging in Europe have health officials on high alert. As of the end of July, 19 cases had been reported in several countries.