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August 23, 2022

Why scientists are studying wastewater to learn more about monkeypox, other diseases

University of Nevada-Las Vegas scientists and students study wastewater to detect monkeypox and other infectious diseases before any cases are officially reported.

August 22, 2022

Scientists detect monkeypox through human waste

Scientists at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas know how widespread the monkeypox virus is, even before cases are officially reported to the health department, by studying wastewater.

August 19, 2022

Will monkeypox become an 'established STD'? Why one infectious disease expert thinks so

As U.S. cases rise, Nigeria's Dr. Dimie Ogoina — who discovered the re-emergence of monkeypox in 2017 in Nigeria — told Fox News the virus shows "signs of becoming an established STD."

August 18, 2022

Former CDC director says it will take 'years' to shift away from academic culture that tarnished the agency

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield weighed in on the agency's planned overhaul and offered insight into how they can restructure after their coronavirus response.

August 18, 2022

US sets aside 50,000 monkeypox vaccines for gay pride events

An extra 50,000 monkeypox vaccines have been set aside for gay pride events. Officials say 98% of monkeypox cases occur in men and 93% occur in men who recently had sex with another man.

August 16, 2022

Iran announces first official case of monkeypox: 34-year-old woman tests positive

A 34-year-old woman in Iran has tested positive for monkeypox, according to Iranian authorities. This is the first official case of monkeypox in the country.

August 15, 2022

Why some communities are distrustful of doctors and public health efforts

Amid developments with COVID, monkeypox, polio and other health issues, trust is the "glue" between doctors and patients, said one doctor said; but some communities have reason to be distrustful.

August 15, 2022

Dog infected with monkeypox after sharing bed, licking owners

A dog owned by a French gay couple has been infected with monkeypox. The dog had shared a bed with the two men, both of whom also contracted the virus.

August 13, 2022

WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization

The World Health Organization will rename the increasingly spreading monkeypox virus after concerned that the name could be discriminatory and stigmatizing.

August 12, 2022

Fox News Poll: More concern over coronavirus than monkeypox

The latest Fox News poll found that voters are more concerned about coronavirus risks than they are with the monkeypox virus.