Infectious Disease - Page 46

Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

October 31, 2025

Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.

Truckload of 'aggressive' research monkeys escape after truck crash in Mississippi; 3 still on the loose

October 29, 2025

Truckload of 'aggressive' research monkeys escape after truck crash in Mississippi; 3 still on the loose

A truck carrying research monkeys from Tulane University crashed on a Mississippi highway near Heidelberg in Jasper County, releasing the "aggressive" primates into a community.

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

October 27, 2025

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.

Bird flu cases on the rise, as illness confirmed at Georgia commercial poultry farm

October 26, 2025

Bird flu cases on the rise, as illness confirmed at Georgia commercial poultry farm

Bird flu outbreak hits third Georgia commercial poultry operation this year, affecting 140,000 chickens as state officials work to contain HPAI spread.

Contaminated meat blamed for rise in common urinary infections, experts warn

October 24, 2025

Contaminated meat blamed for rise in common urinary infections, experts warn

New study reveals that nearly 20% of UTIs could be linked to contaminated meat. with E. coli strains from chicken and turkey posing hidden foodborne risks nationwide.

Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say

October 23, 2025

Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say

A new study finds that combining the COVID vaccine with immunotherapy may nearly double cancer survival rates — patients lived an average of 37.3 months compared to 20.6 months without the vaccine.

Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak

October 23, 2025

Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak

The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.

After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

October 16, 2025

After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for older adults with chronic conditions.

Life expectancy back on track with exception of one age group, study finds

October 15, 2025

Life expectancy back on track with exception of one age group, study finds

The Global Burden of Diseases study shows that life expectancy has recovered from pandemic lows, while youth mortality has increased significantly in North America and Eastern Europe.

Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019

October 15, 2025

Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019

Health officials confirm the first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in the United States since 2019, detected in a Nassau County, New York, resident.