Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in two seabirds in Western Australia, marking the first detection of the globally circulating strain on the continent. The virus has previously spread across all other continents, impacting wildlife and mammals.
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Eight Americans have been released from a six-week federal quarantine in Nebraska following exposure to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The quarantine, criticized by some as "authoritarian," ended Monday.
UNICEF reports that nearly 3 million children and adolescents in eastern DRC are at risk from Ebola and the disruption of essential services as confirmed cases surpass 1,000.
New research suggests that incorporating strength training into a routine can significantly lower the risk of early death, particularly from cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
The first drug capable of delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes, Teplizumab, is now accessible on the NHS in England and Wales, offering potential years without insulin treatment.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific dementia rates have significantly decreased over the past few decades. Improvements in cardiovascular health and education are key contributing factors.
After years of hardship and a $54,000 dental implant procedure, Lacey Duvall has regained her smile and confidence, documented in viral recovery videos.
More than a dozen types of cancer are increasingly diagnosed in adults under 50. Experts emphasize family history, reporting unusual symptoms, and consulting doctors for early detection.
Seventy-five healthcare workers have contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 17 fatalities reported as the outbreak spreads rapidly.
The first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia, found in a wild seabird, signifies the virus has now reached every continent. Authorities are monitoring the situation, noting no poultry infections.