Monkeypox February 13, 2025 New mpox strain confirmed in US state for first time The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory about the emergence of a new strain of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The person had recently traveled from Africa.
Health February 11, 2025 New bird flu strain detected in Nevada dairy worker, CDC says A new strain of bird flu has infected a dairy worker in Nevada, marking the first cow-spread case, the CDC has reported. Jacob Glanville of Centivax addressed the public risk.
Health February 10, 2025 Texas confirms growing measles outbreak affecting school-aged children The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles cases in Gaines County within the last two weeks. Eight of the 10 cases involved school-aged children.
Health February 4, 2025 Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking concerns of spread to humans A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.
Ebola February 4, 2025 Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola following an outbreak that has killed one nurse in the east African country.
Health February 1, 2025 Some winter viruses could trigger heart complications, experts warn As health officials report a surge of winter viruses, health experts are warning that heart disease symptoms can sometimes mimic respiratory illnesses. Cardiologists share what to know.
Health January 31, 2025 New bird flu strain detected on poultry farm as experts monitor mutations A new strain of bird flu has been detected on a duck farm in California. The World Organisation for Animal Health reported the outbreak of the new strain, H5N9, earlier this week.
Health January 29, 2025 Ebola outbreak reported in African country — here’s what you need to know An Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Experts share concerns about the highly fatal and contagious hemorrhagic fever.
Health January 26, 2025 Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests A new study found that people who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome. A researcher and doctor weigh in on the symptoms to watch for.
Pet Health January 23, 2025 Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here's how to protect your pets As dozens of cats have contracted the bird flu virus through infected poultry and cattle, veterinarians weigh in on the safety risks of raw cat and dog food.
Health January 22, 2025 Has a ‘quademic’ hit the US? 4 viral infections and what to know about them Four viruses are circulating in the U.S., sparking concerns of a possible “quademic." Here's what to know about risk factors and prevention of these common contagious diseases, according to doctors.