viruses
COVID-19 cases on the rise this summer with sub-variants
New COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, found in wastewater, says CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the ...
New strain of monkeypox causes miscarriages and spreads rapidly without sexual contact, experts warn
On a Zoom call with journalists on Tuesday, the researchers confirmed that clade 1b is spreading through touch, something which ...
Nasa told ‘act now’ to tackle pathogens in space
“Human exploration of the solar system and beyond continues, and with that exploration, biological risk increases,” say the Commission’s authors ...
Patient had COVID for record 613 days, accumulated over 50 mutations from virus before death
Health By Richard Pollina Published April 19, 2024, 6:48 a.m. ET A Dutch man with the longest case of COVID ...
Avian influenza spreads to dairy herds in Michigan, Idaho
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been discovered in dairy herds in Michigan and Idaho, indicating the virus is spreading into new ...
Long Covid may lower a person’s IQ by up to six points: study
Health By Alex Mitchell Published March 1, 2024, 4:50 p.m. ET Long COVID can reduce a person’s IQ by up ...
Prominent HIV/AIDS activist dies at 39
“With great sadness, I must inform you all that our beloved friend, mentor and daughter Hydeia, passed away today,” her ...
Diarrhea-inducing stomach bug spreads: ‘Incredibly contagious’
Health By Ben Cost Published Feb. 23, 2024, 4:15 p.m. ET It’s a noro-easter. The norovirus, a hypercontagious stomach bug, ...
UV light kills viruses like Covid. Why isn’t it everywhere?
When you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to mind? Wipes? Gels? Sprays? Maybe air purifiers or effective HVAC ...
Dog respiratory illness mystery remains as new cases wane
Mysterious respiratory illness is spreading amongst dogs A mysterious respiratory illness is spreading amongst dogs as experts search for answers ...
