Author: Claudinne Miller
Canada is likely to lose its measles elimination status. The U.S. could be next.
NBC News Neither country has been able to stop continuous spread of the highly contagious virus within the past year. Canada is on track to lose its measles elimination status as an outbreak that began a year ago continues to spread. The United States could follow in the coming months. The Canadian outbreak began in […]
Oct 29, 2025
Why honey bees overthrow their queen
Phys.org It sounds like the plot of a medieval historical drama: A once-powerful monarch, weakened by illness, is overthrown by her previously loyal subjects. But in honey bee colonies, such high-stakes coups aren’t just fantasy—they’re a common occurrence that comes with both risk and reward for bee colonies and the food systems that depend on […]
Oct 29, 2025
Louisiana officials waited months to warn public of whooping cough outbreak
NPR When there’s an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, state health officials typically take certain steps to alert residents and issue public updates about the growing threat. That’s standard practice, public health and infectious disease experts told NPR and KFF Health News. The goal is to keep as many other vulnerable people as possible from […]
Oct 29, 2025
Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off
Guardian Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril. he staff supporting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) were let go earlier this month in a sweeping round of layoffs that gutted entire departments of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most […]
Oct 29, 2025
How to Spot Medical Misinformation on Social Media and Determine What’s Trustworthy
Healthline Always fact-check health claims and trends on social media with what trustworthy sources are saying on the topic. Medical misinformation can have dangerous effects for you and others. Because health content on social media is typically delivered in a conversational tone, it can sometimes feel like listening to advice from a friend. But it’s […]
Oct 22, 2025
Long COVID Linked to Development of Cardiovascular Disease
Infectious Disease Advisor The presence of long COVID symptoms after infection with SARS-CoV-2 is strongly associated with the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in United States adults, according to study results presented at IDWeek 2025, held from October 19 to 22, in Atlanta, Georgia. Cardiovascular conditions are a well-established part of long COVID, but the specific factors […]
Oct 22, 2025
Recovery Strategies for Government-Led Food Supply Chain in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Simulation Study
News Wise In the field of food supply chain management during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, government-led food supply chains are critical for ensuring residents’ dietary needs. However, such chains face significant challenges: insufficient transportation capacity, uneven distribution of district warehouses, and production-demand mismatches lead to severe food shortages. Existing research mostly focuses […]
Oct 22, 2025
COVID-related smell loss may last years
Science News Maybe you can’t detect the scent of grass anymore. Or maybe coffee’s aroma now triggers disgust. After getting COVID-19, your sense of smell may seem persistently off. You’re not alone. Even years after an infection, most people who say they have smell loss do indeed have a dulled sense of smell when formally tested, […]
Oct 22, 2025
At this regatta, boats are giant pumpkins. It’s as chaotic as it sounds.
Washington Post “It’s kind of a ridiculous idea, which is why it’s so popular,” said Heidi Marx, coordinator of the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Giant pumpkin weigh-offs — where people win prizes for growing enormous pumpkins — have been aroundfor decades. But in recent years, some towns have turned those giant pumpkins into boats, making regattas […]
Oct 22, 2025
Measles 2025: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Contagion It should not have happened, and yet it did. We know better, but we continue to make the same mistakes. Measles (rubeola), the most contagious virus infecting humans (FIGURE 1), remains endemic in many parts of the world. Thanks to highly effective measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines, the virus was declared eliminated in […]
Oct 22, 2025