4th US Bird Flu Human Case Detected in Dairy Worker from Colorado Exposed to Infected Cows; Is a Pandemic Possible?

Medicine & Technology Jul 05, 2024

Colorado recorded the fourth US bird flu human case after a dairy worker got exposed to infected cows. Read to learn more.

Cucumber Recall Update: FDA Reveals 68 Hospitalizations Following Salmonella Multistate Outbreak

Jun 13, 2024

FDA has updated its earlier recall of cucumbers after 68 people were hospitalized with salmonella infections. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Dangerous Monkeypox Virus Strain Spreads Through Sex, Raises Fears of a Global Outbreak

Apr 29, 2024

A new monkeypox virus strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo which exhibits the ability to transmit more readily through sex. Check this article to learn more.

‘Parrot Fever’ Claims 5 Lives Across Europe; Experts Warn About Psittacosis Outbreak

Mar 11, 2024

WHO announced a deadly outbreak involving a bacterial infection developed from exposure to infected wild or pet birds. Check this article to learn more.

Measles Cases Continue to Rise in the US; Should It Be a Vaccine Wake-Up Call?

Jan 24, 2024

Measles outbreaks have been reported in multiple states in the US and the UK amidst drop in vaccination rates. Find out more about it in this article.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Outbreak Leaves Three Dead; CDC Warns Travelers to Mexico of Surging Illness

Dec 10, 2023

The US CDC advises anyone who has travelled to northern Mexico and exhibits symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever within two weeks after returning to receive immediate medical attention. Read to learn more.

Ancient Pathogen Stored in Melting Permafrost Could Leak, Start New Pandemic [Study]

Jul 28, 2023

Ancient viruses stored in permafrost that started leaking sparked fears they could start another outbreak. Continue reading to learn more.

Horrific Eye Drop Outbreak in the US Now Totals 81 Cases Across 18 States

May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the contaminated eye drops caused an outbreak in 18 states, resulting in four deaths and 14 cases of blindness. Read the article to learn more details.

Mandatory Face Masks Are Back in Bay Area Hospital Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 22, 2023

With rising COVID-19 cases, a hospital in Bay Area has reimplemented mandatory face masks. Read to learn more.

Avian Flu Responsible For More Expensive Holiday Turkey as per USDA

Oct 28, 2022

Thanksgiving turkeys will be more costly as per USDA. Know more about the avian flu and its effect on the economy. Read here now!

New Monkeypox PCR Test Will Give Results in 90 Minutes, Help Mitigate Spread of Virus

Jun 30, 2022

A PCR test for monkeypox that can detect the virus in less than 2 hours was developed aiming to trace and control the outbreak effectively. Read to know more.

Monkeypox Might Have Evolved Faster Than Expected With More Than 50 Infectious Mutations Not Seen Before

Jun 26, 2022

A new study suggests that the monkeypox virus might have mutated faster than previous estimates. Read more about the findings and what it means for the future of the current monkeypox outbreak.

Can Monkeypox Virus Transmit to Pets? Experts Say Rodents Most At Risk

Jun 03, 2022

Could house pets get monkeypox? Read more about what experts say and recommended guidelines when a pet owner catches the virus.

Organic Strawberries: Is There a Link Between These Fruits and Possible Outbreak of Hepatitis A in the US, Canada? FDA, CDC Investigate

May 30, 2022

In a statement, the FDA said it is investigating a link between the Hepatitis A outbreak and organic strawberries in the US and Canada. Read to know more.

Smallpox Vaccines Might Work Against Monkeypox Outbreaks; 100 Million Doses Stashed by the US Available to Use

May 24, 2022

The US is ready to control outbreaks of the surging monkeypox disease, and smallpox vaccines might help to ease cases. Read more about the solutions against the monkeypox disease available in the country today.