Bubonic Plague Human Case Confirmed in Pueblo County Colorado As Health Officials Investigate Source; Some Must Dos To Help You Be Protected From the Disease

Medicine & Technology Jul 10, 2024

Stay informed about the latest plague case in Pueblo County, Colorado. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from this serious disease today.

Were Rats Really the Culprits for Black Death? Here's What New Evidence Reveals

Jan 24, 2023

Rats are commonly thought to be the culprits behind the Black Death's spread, but new evidence puts these notions to test. Read to know more.

Extinct Pathogens That Afflicted Human Civilization Responsible for Diseases in Ancient History [Study]

Aug 08, 2022

Multiple ancient human civilizations took a distinct turn for the worst thousands of years ago and scientists believe that the now-extinct pathogens were a major factor in their decline. Read the article to know more.

Black Death Disputes End After 675 Years After Researchers Discover the Origin of the Bubonic Plague That Kills Millions of People

Jun 15, 2022

Researchers have ended almost 700 years of mystery after discovering the origins of the Black Death for the first time. Read on to learn where the bubonic plague that killed hundreds of people started.

Black Death Vaccine: First Phase of Human Trials Begins, Will This End the Bubonic Plague?

Aug 03, 2021

Researchers from the University of Oxford have launched their first human trial for a new vaccine for Black Death, taking inspiration from the success of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Plague Vaccine Phase 1 Trials by Oxford University Based on COVID-19 Vaccine Platform

Jul 28, 2021

Researchers from Oxford University who developed the platform for the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are set to use the same platform for Phase 1 trials for a Plague vaccine involving 40 UK adults.

Eastern Australia Plagued by Mice; Infestation Spiralling Out of Control

Mar 21, 2021

Due to unusual large grain harvests, thousands of mice have plagued eastern Australian states with no sign of stopping anytime soon. Locals have reportedly spent up to 6 hours cleaning mice poop from their property, and businesses are forced to shut down.

Colorado Health Officials Warn to Take Extra Precautions Against the Bubonic Plague

Jul 15, 2020

A squirrel tested positive for bubonic plague in Colorado. Health officials warn pet owners, in particular, to take extra precautions during this time.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Inner Mongolia – Authorities Warn the ‘Risk of a Human Plague Epidemic’

Jul 05, 2020

The bubonic plague, or Black Death, is a notorious epidemic since the 6th century. A new suspected case in Inner Mongolia has the area on high alert of the 'risk of a human plague epidemic.'

Starfish Feared To Destroy The Great Barrier Reef

Dec 13, 2015

The scientific community fears that the crown-of-thorns starfish is set to destroy the Great Barrier Reef.

Plague Terrorized Humans Earlier, Scientists say

Oct 28, 2015

The report shows that the Black death has been inflicting a human kind with the disease.

Fatal Plague Case In Utah

Aug 31, 2015

The first person to have been diagnosed with plague in Utah since 2009 died from the disease arlier this month, according to state health officials.

Madagascar Hit By Deadly Plague: Death Toll at 40

Nov 21, 2014

A plague that hit Madagascar has affected 119 people, 40 of whom had already died of the disease. The outbreak started late August this year and continues to hit the country up to the present time. The disease is forecast to spread fast in the capital city, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).