Avian flu is a viral disease affecting wild birds and poultry. Though rare, it can spread to humans and other animals.
Natural Killer Cells Yield Remarkable Breakthroughs In Malaria Survival
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 247 million people contracted malaria in 2021. 618,000 died, the majority of them children younger than five years old. The extreme toll wrought by malaria highlights the need for improved treatment methods.
A Surprising New Weapon Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases: More Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes spread deadly diseases worldwide, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. The tiny insects are responsible for millions of deaths each year.
The Breakthrough R21 Malaria Vaccine Is Saving Lives And Money
Malaria, though preventable, remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Nearly half a million African children under five die from malaria every year. In 2021, over 100 million people contracted malaria, and hundreds of thousands succumbed.
How To Know If You’ve Caught The Summer Flu
The summer flu is a viral respiratory infection, similar to the flu. While the flu virus is most active from fall to winter, it can spread year-round. Summer flu-like symptoms may stem from other illnesses.
Cholera Risk Soars As Frightening New Adaptations Resist Antibiotics
Cholera is a serious infectious disease affecting many countries worldwide. It causes severe diarrhea and incurs high death rates. Children and pregnant women are at severe risk of fatality from the disease.
What You Need To Know About Mpox In 2025
Researchers are noticing alarming trends with mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, in 2024. A more acute variant of the virus is spreading to previously unaffected regions. As mpox cases rise, vaccination and sex education are critical to slow spread and save lives.
Surprising New Research Hints at Overlooked Black Death Factors
The Black Death, or plague, is one of the most infamous diseases in human history. It caused huge loss of life, especially during its second pandemic in the 14th century. Cases of plague still crop up worldwide, though nowhere near the extent they used to.
Recent scientific inquiry has unveiled specific details about the Black Death’s possible origins. Additionally, an organism has been identified as a possible overlooked plague vector. These insights could alter how scientists understand the Black Death’s past and present.
Not Enough People Get This “Medical Miracle” Vaccine
Only one vaccine prevents cancer: the HPV vaccine. It reduces rates of multiple forms of carcinoma.
Contrary to belief, the HPV vaccine benefits all genders. Despite its effectiveness, vaccination rates are low. In the U.S., only a small majority of teens complete the series; adults are even less likely.
Improved education and distribution could save hundreds of thousands of lives.
Medical Experts Race for Solutions to Enormous Dengue Surge
Dengue fever cases are rising globally, worrying experts. The virus is spreading to areas where it wasn’t found before, including the United States.
Treatment options for dengue fever are very limited. As global case numbers break records, researchers are rushing to find real solutions. New developments promise innovative approaches to dengue prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
