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Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message

Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
Public health
fromNew York Family
4 months ago

NewYork-Presbyterian Infectious Disease Expert Talks Measles Outbreak and Prevention - New York Family

Measles outbreaks are concerning, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination to maintain herd immunity.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Uh ... Am I Protected Against Measles? It Might Depend On When You Were Born.

Measles is highly contagious and poses serious risks, especially for unvaccinated individuals and young children.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Does Measles Cause Brain Damage? Yes, Here's How It Happens

Measles outbreaks pose serious risks, including neurological damage and increased infections among the unvaccinated, particularly in children.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

There's a Scary New COVID Variant, and Stanford Scientists Say It's Already in California

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has emerged, impacting health systems globally and already detected in California.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
4 months ago

POLIO was 98% eradicated BEFORE THE VACCINE was ever invented and put into circulation, beginning the BIGGEST MEDICAL FARCE in history

Infectious disease decline preceded vaccine introduction, linked to improved living conditions and nutrition.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message

Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles outbreaks.
Misinformation regarding measles treatment is a growing concern.
Healthcare officials stress the need for clear communication on vaccination.
Public health
fromNew York Family
4 months ago

NewYork-Presbyterian Infectious Disease Expert Talks Measles Outbreak and Prevention - New York Family

Measles outbreaks are concerning, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination to maintain herd immunity.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Uh ... Am I Protected Against Measles? It Might Depend On When You Were Born.

Measles is highly contagious and poses serious risks, especially for unvaccinated individuals and young children.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Does Measles Cause Brain Damage? Yes, Here's How It Happens

Measles outbreaks pose serious risks, including neurological damage and increased infections among the unvaccinated, particularly in children.
Coronavirus
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

There's a Scary New COVID Variant, and Stanford Scientists Say It's Already in California

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has emerged, impacting health systems globally and already detected in California.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
4 months ago

POLIO was 98% eradicated BEFORE THE VACCINE was ever invented and put into circulation, beginning the BIGGEST MEDICAL FARCE in history

Infectious disease decline preceded vaccine introduction, linked to improved living conditions and nutrition.
more#vaccination
#child-health
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

Measles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico

Measles outbreak in Texas linked to low vaccination rates, primarily affecting young children.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
more#child-health
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

The recent upheaval at CDC raises concerns about U.S. preparedness amidst infectious disease threats.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives

The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

The world remains unprepared for future pandemics despite lessons from COVID-19 and previous outbreaks like SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Nine US states on red alert as Victorian disease infects untold number

Falling vaccination rates are linked to the rising measles outbreak in Texas and across nine states.
The recent Texas outbreak has resulted in the first measles death in the US in a decade.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

The recent upheaval at CDC raises concerns about U.S. preparedness amidst infectious disease threats.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives

The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Lessons Should Have Been Learned From Previous Pandemics

The world remains unprepared for future pandemics despite lessons from COVID-19 and previous outbreaks like SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Nine US states on red alert as Victorian disease infects untold number

Falling vaccination rates are linked to the rising measles outbreak in Texas and across nine states.
The recent Texas outbreak has resulted in the first measles death in the US in a decade.
more#public-health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Pathogens have been a constant threat to human health throughout our evolutionary history. Infectious diseases are estimated to have been responsible for more than half of all children deaths before age 15.
Public health
#health
more#health
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Antimicrobial Resistance Expert to Lead Division of Infectious Diseases - News Center

Infectious diseases is an extraordinarily dynamic field - one with limitless potential for growth and constant opportunities to explore the challenges and evolving paradigms of science and clinical care.
Public health
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Healthy man goes camping-lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure

A healthy individual can rapidly deteriorate from an unknown illness, exemplifying diagnostic challenges in critical care.
fromNature
2 months ago

This ancient pathogen became deadlier when humans started wearing wool

"The divergence of Borrelia recurrentis from its tick-borne relatives coincides with the domestication of sheep and increasing wool usage, highlighting an unforeseen link between fashion and disease emergence."
Coronavirus
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

CDC Issues Advisory for Dengue Fever in Mexico and 19 Other Countries-Here's What It Means

"Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization."
Coronavirus
#tuberculosis
more#tuberculosis
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The NIH's New Cronyism

"The Trump administration elevated Matthew J. Memoli, a flu researcher with a small lab, to acting director of NIAID, overseeing significant cuts and firings, now he secures $500 million."
Coronavirus
#measles-outbreak
more#measles-outbreak
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Are So Many Disease Outbreaks Happening Right Now?

Climate change is altering habitats, leading to new disease outbreaks.
Livestock production and meat trade are accelerating the emergence of superbugs.
Vaccination and awareness are essential to mitigating pandemic risks.
#global-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.
more#global-health
OMG science
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

I Used to Close My Toilet Lid All the Time - Until I Discovered This Shocking Study

Closing the toilet lid does not effectively prevent the spread of germs and bacteria from flushing.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda

Ebola outbreak in Uganda has resulted in two fatalities, including a child, with the Sudan strain lacking an approved vaccine.
Coronavirus
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Killing 166 million birds hasn't helped poultry farmers stop H5N1. Is there a better way?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is now present in all 50 U.S. states, prompting reevaluation of culling strategies.
Alternative strategies to culling, like targeted depopulation and vaccination, face significant challenges.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Is There a Cure for Cold Sores?

Cold sores are common, recurring issues linked to HSV-1, and their prevention involves understanding contagion risks and possible treatments.
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