Disease
CDC Panel and FDA Authorize Covid-19 Boosters for All Adults
Americans 18 and older will be eligible for a booster shot of their choice, pending approval from CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
How the Ancient Romans Went to the Bathroom
A new book by journalist Lina Zeldovich traces the management of human waste—and underscores poop's potential as a valuable resource
Could Skin Patches Be the Future of Covid Vaccines?
The device might survive longer storage times and pose a better option for people afraid of needles
In 19th-Century Gibraltar, Survivors of a Deadly Virus Used 'Fever Passes' to Prove Their Immunity
Should historic health officials' response to yellow fever outbreaks on the Iberian Peninsula serve as a model for modern pandemic management strategies?
Australia Begins Vaccinating Hundreds of Koalas Against Chlamydia in New Trial
The infection affects at least half of koalas living in southeast Queensland and New South Wales
Seven Important Questions About Covid Antivirals Answered
New medicines may stop the virus from replicating so your immune system can fight a few viral soldiers instead of an army
The World Health Organization Endorses the World's First Malaria Vaccine
Four doses of the vaccine Mosquirix prevents the risk of the mosquito-borne disease by 40 percent
More Than 700,000 Americans Have Now Died of Covid-19
There have been over 100,000 deaths since mid-June despite widespread vaccine availability
In Western Europe, Covid-19 Caused the Biggest Drop in Life Expectancy Since World War II
The study authors say the pandemic may have an even greater impact on life spans in less developed countries that were not included in the research
Why Don't Kids Tend to Get as Sick From Covid-19?
Some children have been hospitalized and some have died, but at a tiny fraction of the adult rate. Scientists are trying to find out why.
Johnson & Johnson Says Extra Shot Gives Promising Immune Boost
Those who got the one-shot Covid-19 vaccine could benefit from a booster after eight months, according to the company
Construction in Poland Reveals Graves of 18th-Century Plague Victims
The Great Northern War plague outbreak peaked between roughly 1708 and 1712
Six Important Things to Know About Breakthrough Infections
As the Delta variant likely drives more cases of Covid-19 in vaccinated individuals, experts weigh in with helpful information
New Study Shows Climate Change May Increase the Spread of Plant Pathogens
Models suggest that higher latitude crops will experience higher infection rates and a greater number of threats
CDC Reports Several Cases of Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection in Two U.S. Cities
In total, five cases of the fungal infection were resistant to three known classes of antifungal medications
Mysterious Bird-Killing Illness Spreads to More Mid-Atlantic States
Researchers rule out several pathogens but still don’t know what is causing the deaths
World Health Organization Certifies China as Malaria-Free
In the 1940s, the country recorded 30 million cases of malaria each year
Oldest Strain of Plague Bacteria Found in 5,000-Year-Old Human Remains
Unlike the 'Black Death' in the 14th century, the ancient infection probably did not spread quickly between people
Over 20,000 Years Ago, a Coronavirus Epidemic Left Marks in Human DNA
The oldest modern coronavirus is about 820 years old, but humanity has been fighting similar viruses for millennia
Early Study Shows Promise of CRISPR Injection to Treat Rare Disease
Three people who received a high dose of the gene editing tool in a clinical study saw significant improvement in their condition
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