Infectious Disease - Page 76

August 28, 2024

'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know

A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, or sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba had contracted the virus in recent months.

August 28, 2024

Experts warn AI could generate ‘major epidemics or even pandemics’ — but how soon?

Artificial intelligence experts are calling on the U.S. and other world governments to pass rules to prevent biological AI models from posing health risks to the public.

August 28, 2024

Alex Berenson to amend suit against Biden, Pfizer after Zuckerberg admitted government pushed censorship

Alex Berenson said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s admission that Facebook was pressured by the Biden-Harris administration to censor Americans will impact his legal battle.

August 28, 2024

Shingles infection linked to risk of cognitive decline, says study: ‘Long-term implications’

Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The researchers and other doctors discuss why there may be an association.

August 27, 2024

New Hampshire resident dies after EEEV infection, as rare, lethal mosquito-borne virus spreads in New England

New Hampshire health officials confirmed an Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) fatality as the rare, mosquito-borne virus raises concern in New England.

August 25, 2024

Is mpox the next COVID? Infectious disease experts address pandemic potential

As mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been declared a global public health emergency, some may wonder whether the virus poses a risk of a COVID-like pandemic. Here's what to know.

August 25, 2024

West Nile Virus detected at New York beach

A mosquito sample found at Fire Island National Seashore near Long Island, New York, contained the year's first case of West Nile Virus, officials said.

August 25, 2024

Lawsuit challenges mask ban in New York county, claiming discrimination against disabled people

A disability rights organization is challenging the Nassau County, New York, mask ban that prohibits face coverings in public except for health and religious reasons.

August 24, 2024

Judge rules RFK Jr. can sue Biden administration over alleged censorship of charity that questions vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s controversial children's charity has the right to sue the Biden administration over alleged censorship on social media, a judge ruled.

August 24, 2024

Anthony Fauci’s West Nile virus diagnosis: What to know about the mosquito-borne disease

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been diagnosed with West Nile virus. Here's what to know about the disease.