A significant health alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently highlighted a sharp increase in human Parvovirus B19 activity across the United States. While traditionally known as a childhood illness…
Public health officials in the United States are currently heightening surveillance for a specific strain of the Mpox virus known as Clade I. While the 2022 global outbreak was primarily driven by Clade IIb, the…
In early 2026, the landscape of infectious diseases in the United States has shifted as public health officials monitor the spread of the Oropouche virus, colloquially known as “Sloth Fever.” While previous years focused heavily…
In early 2026, public health focus in the United States has shifted significantly toward Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu. While the virus has circulated in wild birds and poultry…
Public health officials in the United States are currently monitoring an uptick in cyclosporiasis cases, often referred to as the Cyclospora outbreak. Unlike more common foodborne illnesses like Salmonella or Norovirus, Cyclospora is caused by…
Extreme heat can become dangerous before it feels like an emergency. High humidity, warm nights, direct sunlight and physical activity can prevent the body from cooling itself effectively. A practical heat-safety plan should cover more…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is again affecting air quality across parts of the United States, producing hazy skies and elevated levels of fine-particle pollution. Air quality alerts have affected areas of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and…
Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire clinical-stage biotechnology company AtaiBeckley in a transaction worth approximately $2.8 billion upfront and as much as $3.8 billion if specified development and regulatory milestones are achieved. The agreement moves…
The World Health Organization has updated its guidance on reducing cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45% of dementia risk is associated with factors that can potentially be modified. The recommendations cover physical…
