Infectious Disease - Page 150

August 8, 2023

Facebook execs felt 'pressure' from Biden White House to censor COVID vaccine skepticism, emails show: report

Michael Shellenberger's Public newsletter reported that Facebook executives predicted their actions to censor vaccine skepticism would backfire, according to internal emails.

August 8, 2023

Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside

Argentina has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against avian flu, with the conclusion of all 18 outbreaks at commercial farms, confirmed by the agricultural secretary.

August 8, 2023

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

August 6, 2023

Nose-picking found to spread COVID among health care workers: new study

Nose-picking is linked to a higher spread of COVID, according to a new study from Amsterdam University Medical Centers. A chief health officer weighed in on the risk.

August 5, 2023

Rachel Levine urges parents to ‘speak up,’ defend vaccines at school board meetings from ‘myths and fear’

HHS official Rachel Levine called on parents to be vocal in school settings to defend vaccines from 'misinformation' about their effectiveness.

August 4, 2023

China was likely planning to launch pathogen from illegal California lab: Gordon Chang

China expert Gordon Chang weighs in on two Navy sailors being accused of selling secrets to China and an illegal COVID-lab being found in Reedley, Calif., on 'Fox News @ Night.'

August 4, 2023

Judge rules in favor of 7 Massachusetts State Troopers who lost jobs over refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine

An independent arbitrator ruled in favor of Massachusetts State Police Troopers, who were previously fired for seeking vaccine exemptions.

August 4, 2023

Ohio Meals on Wheels volunteer receives award after learning American Sign Language for meal recipient

An Ohio woman, Debbie Rickabaugh, has been named Meals on Wheels' first Volunteer of the Year after learning American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with a meal recipient.

August 4, 2023

Cyprus approves use of human COVID-19 medication to fight lethal virus mutation in cats

The Feline Infectious Peritonitis, a deadly COVID-19 mutation, allegedly killed thousands of cats in Cyprus. The government has approved the use of human medication to fight the virus.