October 16, 2025 Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn A new Estonian study suggests that everyday medications, including cold medicines and beta blockers, could have lasting impacts on gut health, affecting microbiome years later.
October 16, 2025 After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for older adults with chronic conditions.
October 15, 2025 Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019 Health officials confirm the first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in the United States since 2019, detected in a Nassau County, New York, resident.
October 14, 2025 Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a growing global health threat, with WHO reporting that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine.
October 14, 2025 Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.
October 10, 2025 Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.
October 9, 2025 5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors Medical experts share five essential tips for flu shot preparation and recovery, including proper clothing choices, hydration and management of side effects.
October 7, 2025 Researchers unveil surprising flu test that works before symptoms appear Scientists in Germany have created a novel flu detection method using an edible sensor that produces taste when the influenza virus is present in the mouth.
October 5, 2025 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
October 5, 2025 Pediatrician discusses 'serious' risk sepsis infections pose to children Professor Elliot Long, team leader in clinical sciences and emergency research at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, stresses the need for doctors to "listen to the parents" when it comes to catching sepsis in kids.