A Maryland resident has been diagnosed with measles, with potential exposure points including Dulles International Airport and a D.C. clinic. Health officials are urging unvaccinated individuals who may have been exposed to contact their providers.
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Videos questioning sunscreen safety on TikTok generate higher engagement than those promoting its use, according to a new study. Researchers found no scientific basis for claims of harm from sunscreen ingredients.
With tick season intensifying, experts are examining the role of deer populations in the spread of diseases like Lyme and the emergence of alpha-gal syndrome. Current control methods are being re-evaluated.
Australia has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a wild migratory seabird, marking the virus's presence on every continent. The detection raises concerns for animal populations, though human cases remain uncommon.
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.
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.