April 8 Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.
April 8 Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.
April 7 Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity Minneapolis City Council considers legalizing bathhouses and sex clubs for consenting adults, potentially reversing a ban in place since 1988.
April 2 At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally Measles is spreading globally, as Bangladesh reports dozens of child deaths and the U.S. sees over 1,500 confirmed cases, per health officials.
March 31 Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."
March 29 Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect' Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.
March 27 Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections may accelerate cognitive decline.
March 26 Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.
March 25 New COVID variant spreads across US as CDC raises concerns: 'Viral evolution' A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 U.S. states, the CDC reports, with immune escape traits that may evade vaccine protection.
March 19 Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown Students have launched a petition demanding campus closure amid a meningitis outbreak, which has reportedly caused 15 confirmed cases and two deaths.