New research indicates a near-zero risk of cervical cancer death for young women vaccinated against HPV in childhood, marking a significant public health milestone.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered an American passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine against her will, despite medical advice.
An estimated 13,000 seal pups have died on the remote sub-Antarctic Heard and McDonald Islands due to a deadly strain of bird flu. Researchers are concerned about the impact on the wider wildlife population.
Nearly 4,000 infant syphilis cases reported in 2024, a surge linked to diminished public health infrastructure and access to care.
Researchers have identified two distinct phases of plague outbreaks among hunter-gatherer communities near Lake Baikal in Siberia, dating back approximately 5,500 years. These early strains of Yersinia pestis caused acute mortality, particularly in children.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine against her will, despite medical advice suggesting otherwise.
A large-scale single-cell RNA sequencing study of terminal ileal biopsies has identified key cellular and molecular signatures associated with Crohn's disease pathogenesis, offering new insights into disease mechanisms.
A UC Davis research team has developed a machine learning-powered brain-computer interface that allows a speechless ALS patient to communicate with 92% accuracy, enabling them to work a full-time job.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks becoming deadlier than the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic, warns the head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Tens of thousands remain untraced.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific rates have been declining due to improved cardiovascular health, increased education, and potential benefits from the shingles vaccine.