Infectious Disease - Page 30

May 15

Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market

A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.

May 14

Officials in West Coast state sound alarm after traveler diagnosed with highly contagious viral disease

Public health officials warn of measles exposure in Washington state after a Canadian traveler visited multiple locations, including Seattle-Tacoma Airport, while contagious.

May 14

RFK Jr. is 'willing to listen to all sides,' says MAHA Action medical advisor

MAHA Action chief medical advisor Dr. Aseem Malhotra recounts how he met Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and commends his leadership on 'The Story.'

May 13

FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications

Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.

May 13

Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans

Mexico's New World Screwworm outbreak halts livestock imports at the southern border as US officials work to prevent the parasitic fly from spreading to American animals.

May 10

Measles cases in US surpass 1,000 for the first time since 2019, CDC reports

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'The Fox Report' to discuss the uptick in confirmed cases and more.

May 9

Shingles vaccine has unexpected effect on heart health

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A cardiologist shares insights on the findings.

May 9

Jumbo pumpkin seeds from Canada could be contaminated with salmonella

Organic jumbo pumpkin seeds made in Canada have been recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

May 6

Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

May 6

Trump bans funding for gain-of-function research possibly responsible for COVID-19 pandemic

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses President Donald Trump signing an executive order banning funding for gain-of-function research.