Bacterial Vaginosis: A Common Infection May Be an Overlooked STI
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a widespread bacterial condition affecting nearly 30% of women globally, is now under scrutiny as a possible sexually transm...
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Hosts Free Event on Bird Flu Updates
WATERLOO, N.Y. — On March 24, 2025, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County (CCE Seneca) is set to host a crucial event regarding updates on Hi...
Microplastics Found to Enhance Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli, Warns Boston University Study
A recent study from Boston University emphasizes a novel and alarming finding regarding microplastics—particles less than 5 millimeters in size that a...
Measles Outbreak in West Texas Claims Life of School-Age Child Amid Vaccine Hesitancy
In a troubling resurgence of a once-eliminated disease, nearly 150 individuals, predominantly unvaccinated, have contracted measles in rural West Texa...
Trump Administration Cancels NIH Vaccine Research Amid Measles Outbreak
In a striking move amidst a notable rise in measles cases, the Trump administration has opted to cancel 33 research grants related to vaccine hesitanc...
A human adolescent may have contracted bird flu from a pet cat, according to data from the CDC
In a concerning revelation reported by the New York Times, data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that a human adolescent might hav...
Maryland Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Dulles Airport and Local Healthcare Facility
In a concerning development, the Maryland Department of Health has reported the first confirmed case of measles in the state for 2023, originating fro...
CDC Launches New Tool to Increase Transparency in Vaccine Advisory Practices Amid Ongoing Flu Season Challenges
In a significant move to enhance public trust and transparency, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has unveiled a digital tool ...
Sheryl Gay Stolberg on the Politics of Health Policy
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, a seasoned journalist for The Times, provides an in-depth look into the intricate relationship between health policy and politics...
Shortly after my 54th birthday, I received a package.
In a personal narrative that many may find relatable, a 54-year-old individual recounts receiving a home testing kit for colorectal cancer screening—a...
Cureus Provides an Equitable, Efficient Publishing and Peer Reviewing Experience Without Sacrificing Publication Times.
Cureus, a notable platform in the realm of medical publishing, has recently highlighted its commitment to enhancing the publishing and peer-reviewing ...
Our new Secretary of Health and Human Services wants to change CDC messaging about vaccines to emphasize 'informed consent.' What he really means is misinformed refusal.
In recent developments, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed intentions to alter the messaging of the Centers fo...
Long Covid: One Young Woman's Fight Against the Aftermath of the Pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY — Tuesday, March 11th, marks five years since the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While endemicity h...
Maryland Confirms First Measles Case of 2023 as Outbreaks Expand Across the U.S.
March 10, 2023 - Health officials in Maryland have confirmed a measles case in a Howard County resident with recent international travel, marking the ...
The Ongoing Struggle Against Long COVID: Insights from Epidemiologist Alison Cohen
Alison Cohen, an epidemiologist from UCSF, has been on the frontline of COVID-19 research since the pandemic began. Her personal battle with long COVI...
Ongoing Measles Outbreak in West Texas: More Than 200 Cases Reported
The current measles outbreak in West Texas, along with a neighboring county in New Mexico, has escalated alarmingly, surpassing 200 confirmed cases, p...
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Iowa backyard flocks
A troubling development has emerged in the poultry industry as a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a mixed-species bac...
The CDC is planning a large study looking into potential connections between vaccines and autism, despite significant research showing vaccines and autism are not linked.
In a surprising move that has raised eyebrows within the medical community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to initiate a s...
Revolutionary Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Offers New Hope for Patients
Tim Andrews, a 66-year-old man, has become a beacon of hope as he recovers from a pioneering kidney transplant using an organ sourced from a genetical...
Awareness Rising: Colorectal Cancer Challenges and Solutions for Women and Young Adults
New Brunswick, N.J., March 10, 2025 – Colorectal cancer remains a formidable health concern, being the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths am...