Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?

Dec 26, 2024 09:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think its fair to say that most people have been nervous about the emergence of the next big infectious disease be that...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Dec 25, 2024 22:59 pm UTC| Health Science Life

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Greene Warns 'Assassin's Actions' Could Lead to 'Single-Payer Healthcare' in America

Dec 23, 2024 23:04 pm UTC| Law Health Politics

In the aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons assassination, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has voiced concerns about potential political repercussions. She fears that the actions of the suspected...

Port St. Lucie's 'Fluoride Halt' Sparks Controversy Over 'Public Health Risks and Water Safety'

Dec 20, 2024 20:41 pm UTC| Politics Health

The city of Port St. Lucie, Florida, has temporarily stopped adding fluoride to its water supply, igniting a heated debate over public health and municipal responsibilities. Officials announced the decision earlier this...

Ex-CDC Director Says ‘Vaccine Makers Lied’ About COVID as He Urges Congress to End Liability Shield

Dec 18, 2024 21:53 pm UTC| Politics Health

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield has urged Congress to remove the liability protections granted to vaccine manufacturers, claiming the public was misled about aspects of the...

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

Dec 16, 2024 17:13 pm UTC| Technology Life Health Law Science

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Dec 16, 2024 05:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimers disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link...