Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Updated on: May 20,2026

Both diseased and healthy lungs contain genes associated with antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Bergen shows that genes responsible for antibiotic resistance are present not only in individuals with lung d

Updated on:May 20,2026

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

Updated on: May 25,2026

First European human case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy: What you need to know

by Ed Hutchinson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Mi

Updated on:May 25,2026

COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

by Kyle B. Enfield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAvariant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the Unite

Updated on: April 11,2026

COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

by Kyle B. Enfield,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAvariant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the Unite

Updated on:April 11,2026

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Updated on: June 03,2026

Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

by Beth Duff-Brown,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drug

Updated on:June 03,2026

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

by Isabel DebreArgentine scientists collect traps placed at different points across Ushuaia, Argentina, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of an investigation for the source of the hantavirus outbreak on

Updated on: August 13,2026

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

by Isabel DebreArgentine scientists collect traps placed at different points across Ushuaia, Argentina, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as part of an investigation for the source of the hantavirus outbreak on

Updated on:August 13,2026

Vitamin A poisonings rose almost 40% as measles misinformation spread in 2025

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInternet searches for vitamin A and cod liver oil related to measles spiked after media statements promoted their use. Credit: Luca Sammarco / PexelsThere can be too m

Updated on: June 26,2026

Vitamin A poisonings rose almost 40% as measles misinformation spread in 2025

bySanjukta Mondal, Medical XpressInternet searches for vitamin A and cod liver oil related to measles spiked after media statements promoted their use. Credit: Luca Sammarco / PexelsThere can be too m

Updated on:June 26,2026

Transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist and limit access

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people who need transplants continues to exceed th

Updated on: August 11,2026

Transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist and limit access

byAmerican College of SurgeonsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people who need transplants continues to exceed th

Updated on:August 11,2026

Babies with older siblings have a higher infection risk, but are less protected through vaccination

by Thomas Schober,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents know how easily coughs, colds and other infections can move through a household after a child picks up a bug at childcare or

Updated on: August 07,2026

Babies with older siblings have a higher infection risk, but are less protected through vaccination

by Thomas Schober,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents know how easily coughs, colds and other infections can move through a household after a child picks up a bug at childcare or

Updated on:August 07,2026

Research reevaluates the economic burden of dengue on Puerto Rico

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery three to five years, Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States in the Caribbean, experiences epidemic levels of dengue fever, a

Updated on: April 09,2026

Research reevaluates the economic burden of dengue on Puerto Rico

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery three to five years, Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States in the Caribbean, experiences epidemic levels of dengue fever, a

Updated on:April 09,2026

Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise—and the symptoms can be serious

by Shafqat Ahrar Jaigirdar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who don't like to workout will sometimes joke that they're "allergic" to exercise. But what many d

Updated on: August 05,2026

Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise—and the symptoms can be serious

by Shafqat Ahrar Jaigirdar,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who don't like to workout will sometimes joke that they're "allergic" to exercise. But what many d

Updated on:August 05,2026

Indigenous mushroom transforms agricultural waste into food

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Gundula Vogel from PexelsA new study presented atASM Microbe 2026demonstrates that a valuable indigenous mushroom, Lentinus squarrosulus, can be cultivated u

Updated on: August 08,2026

Indigenous mushroom transforms agricultural waste into food

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Gundula Vogel from PexelsA new study presented atASM Microbe 2026demonstrates that a valuable indigenous mushroom, Lentinus squarrosulus, can be cultivated u

Updated on:August 08,2026

First leishmaniasis vaccine enters phase one trial as disease spreads to US

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Thirdman from PexelsA phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety of aleishmaniasisvaccine is set to begin in the coming months—the first vaccine creat

Updated on: July 24,2026

First leishmaniasis vaccine enters phase one trial as disease spreads to US

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Thirdman from PexelsA phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety of aleishmaniasisvaccine is set to begin in the coming months—the first vaccine creat

Updated on:July 24,2026