Infectious Disease - Page 13

April 7, 2026

Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity

Minneapolis City Council considers legalizing bathhouses and sex clubs for consenting adults, potentially reversing a ban in place since 1988.

April 2, 2026

At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally

Measles is spreading globally, as Bangladesh reports dozens of child deaths and the U.S. sees over 1,500 confirmed cases, per health officials.

March 31, 2026

Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."

March 29, 2026

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.

March 27, 2026

Common medical condition seen years before dementia develops, study reveals

A new study links cystitis and bacterial infections to a 19% higher rate of late-onset dementia, suggesting severe infections may accelerate cognitive decline.

March 26, 2026

Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots

The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.

March 25, 2026

New COVID variant spreads across US as CDC raises concerns: 'Viral evolution'

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 U.S. states, the CDC reports, with immune escape traits that may evade vaccine protection.

March 19, 2026

Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown

Students have launched a petition demanding campus closure amid a meningitis outbreak, which has reportedly caused 15 confirmed cases and two deaths.

March 16, 2026

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.

March 15, 2026

Common vitamin could bring relief from long COVID symptoms, study suggests

New study reveals vitamin D supplements may reduce long COVID risk by 4%. Promising results for symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in clinical trial.