Disease and Illnesses
Second Death Tied to Experimental Alzheimer’s Treatment
While the new drug is seen as a breakthrough, these deaths highlight a possible risk to patients on blood thinners, experts say
More Than 52 Million Birds in the U.S. Are Dead Because of Avian Flu
Many domestic birds have been culled to contain the disease, which is also spreading in wild flocks
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2022
This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world
These Giant Birds Might Self-Medicate Their STIs
During the breeding season, great bustards consume two plants that may combat common pathogens
Fungi That Cause Lung Infections May Be Spreading Across the U.S.
Doctors are likely to misdiagnose cases due to outdated maps of these fungi’s ranges
Can Pathogens at the Opera Haunt a Performance?
New results show performers’ breath control can prevent disease from spreading
Scientists Reconstruct Face of 19th-Century Man Accused of Being a Vampire
He was a victim of tuberculosis—and a target of the vampire panic that swept through New England
Invasive Mosquito Tied to Malaria Outbreak in Ethiopia
The species can survive the dry season and infect residents of urban areas
Could a Morning-After Pill Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections?
San Francisco has formally recommended doxyPEP, which works like Plan B but targets STIs
These Fungal Pathogens Are the Most Harmful to Human Health
Fungal infections kill more than 1.5 million people each year, and the WHO warns they are becoming more prevalent and resistant to treatment
200 Frozen Heads and Bodies Await Revival at This Arizona Cryonics Facility
The human cryopreservation project faces skepticism from medical and legal authorities
Boy Dies From a Brain-Eating Amoeba After Exposure at Lake Mead
This is the third fatal case in the U.S. this year
Can This New A.I. Tool Help Detect Blood Poisoning?
The algorithm scans electronic records and may reduce sepsis deaths, but widespread adoption could be a challenge
Scientists Are Finding Fungi in Cancerous Tumors
Experts aren't sure if the fungi affect the disease's progression
Alzheimer's Drug Shows 'Most Encouraging Results' Yet in Clinical Trial
The medication aims to clear destructive plaque from the brain and slow cognitive decline
Could a Blood Test Effectively Screen for Cancers?
The innovation shows promise, but so far, it returns many false positives
Virus Linked With Rare Polio-Like Condition in Children on the Rise, CDC Warns
This year, there have been 13 confirmed cases of the condition, which weakens muscles and reflexes
Four Big Questions About the New Covid-19 Boosters, Answered
The FDA and CDC recently recommended new boosters to target the Omicron subvariants. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Helps Develop a Skin Swab Diagnostic Test
The test, which would be the first of its kind for this disease, can make a diagnosis in about three minutes
Needle-Free Covid-19 Vaccines Approved in China and India
Doses inhaled through the mouth or nose might provide better protection against mild infections and transmission, preliminary studies show
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