Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within

Updated on: May 19,2026

Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within

Updated on:May 19,2026

Common virus plus mononucleosis associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyHaving the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (M

Updated on: May 18,2026

Common virus plus mononucleosis associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyHaving the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (M

Updated on:May 18,2026

Therapeutic, nasally delivered DNA vaccine fuses two genes to help fight tuberculosis

by Michael E. Newman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineArtist’s illustration of tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. A new intranasal therapeutic vaccine against TB, developed by Johns Hopkins researc

Updated on: April 07,2026

Therapeutic, nasally delivered DNA vaccine fuses two genes to help fight tuberculosis

by Michael E. Newman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineArtist’s illustration of tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. A new intranasal therapeutic vaccine against TB, developed by Johns Hopkins researc

Updated on:April 07,2026

Inequalities in childhood pneumococcal vaccine uptake persist in England despite schedule change

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaccine uptake data have been examined to assess the impact of moving from a "2+1" to a "1+1" Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

Updated on: April 24,2026

Inequalities in childhood pneumococcal vaccine uptake persist in England despite schedule change

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainVaccine uptake data have been examined to assess the impact of moving from a "2+1" to a "1+1" Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

Updated on:April 24,2026

Down syndrome study suggests early RNA editing shifts may reshape fetal brain circuits

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Michael Breen, Ph.D.A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute for Brain Development h

Updated on: April 14,2026

Down syndrome study suggests early RNA editing shifts may reshape fetal brain circuits

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Michael Breen, Ph.D.A collaborative research study co-led by scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Liber Institute for Brain Development h

Updated on:April 14,2026

Alzheimer's risk reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination vs. standard dose, study finds

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the inf

Updated on: May 09,2026

Alzheimer's risk reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination vs. standard dose, study finds

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the inf

Updated on:May 09,2026

Bacterial-like vaccine cues could help extend immunity against evolving viruses

by Will Cushman,University of Wisconsin-MadisonMost vaccines are designed to stimulate antibodies that block infection. Researchers at UW–Madison are working on a way to harness T cells in a way that

Updated on: May 10,2026

Bacterial-like vaccine cues could help extend immunity against evolving viruses

by Will Cushman,University of Wisconsin-MadisonMost vaccines are designed to stimulate antibodies that block infection. Researchers at UW–Madison are working on a way to harness T cells in a way that

Updated on:May 10,2026

Discovery of noma-linked bacteria opens path to early diagnosis and prevention

byLiverpool School of Tropical MedicineGenus level comparison of relative abundance between noma samples and healthy controls. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.

Updated on: May 15,2026

Discovery of noma-linked bacteria opens path to early diagnosis and prevention

byLiverpool School of Tropical MedicineGenus level comparison of relative abundance between noma samples and healthy controls. Credit:PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.

Updated on:May 15,2026

ASH releases clinical practice guidelines on diagnosis and management of severe, very severe acquired aplastic anemia

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of severe acquired aplastic anemia, a rare and lif

Updated on: June 09,2026

ASH releases clinical practice guidelines on diagnosis and management of severe, very severe acquired aplastic anemia

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of severe acquired aplastic anemia, a rare and lif

Updated on:June 09,2026

Global study estimates over 250,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with young children bearing a heavy toll

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2023, 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease globally, suggests a studypublishedinThe Lancet Neurology.

Updated on: April 28,2026

Global study estimates over 250,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with young children bearing a heavy toll

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn 2023, 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease globally, suggests a studypublishedinThe Lancet Neurology.

Updated on:April 28,2026

What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can prevent

by Arushan Arulnamby, Samir Kumar Sinha,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNBA star Tyrese Haliburton was recentlydiagnosed with shingles. The news drew attention to an illness that man

Updated on: April 29,2026

What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can prevent

by Arushan Arulnamby, Samir Kumar Sinha,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNBA star Tyrese Haliburton was recentlydiagnosed with shingles. The news drew attention to an illness that man

Updated on:April 29,2026

From labs to local tables: How research is helping fight food insecurity

byBinghamton UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity became a pressing issue in Broome County, N.Y. In response, several members of the Binghamton

Updated on: January 11,2026

From labs to local tables: How research is helping fight food insecurity

byBinghamton UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity became a pressing issue in Broome County, N.Y. In response, several members of the Binghamton

Updated on:January 11,2026