Epidemiology
What to Know about the New COVID Variant JN.1
A new variant of the COVID-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 is behind the latest surge in infections this winter, but it doesn't appear to cause more severe disease
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Epidemiology
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long COVID Risk
Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against lingering symptoms
Epidemiology
Online COVID Wastewater Sites Can Help You Stay Safe during the Holidays
Here’s how to plan COVID-safer holiday get-togethers, using websites that show viral levels in wastewater
Epidemiology
The Real Story Behind ‘White Lung Pneumonia’
Separate outbreaks of pneumonia in children have cropped up in the U.S., China and Europe. Public health experts say the uptick in cases is not caused by a novel pathogen
Epidemiology
U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven’t Defeated This Nasty Parasite
The U.S.’s largest-ever outbreak of waterborne illness—cryptosporidiosis—hit Milwaukee 30 years ago. Why are many other water systems still vulnerable to the same parasite today?...
Epidemiology
Long COVID Rates Appear to Be Decreasing
Here’s why Long COVID may be declining and what we know about the trend so far
Epidemiology
Autoimmunity Has Reached Epidemic Levels. We Need Urgent Action to Address It
Environment and lifestyle changes have increased the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. If we want to address this epidemic, let’s start acting like it
Epidemiology
What’s Causing the Mysterious Wave of Childhood Pneumonia in China?
A surge in respiratory disease in China appears to be caused by known pathogens, but the pattern of infections is still unusual
Epidemiology
What Tony Fauci Says about Long COVID and Other Postviral Illnesses
Too many people are suffering from long COVID and other postviral syndromes. Anthony Fauci says we need to step up funding and research now
Epidemiology
A Nasty Tropical Skin Disease Is Now Endemic in the U.S.
A unique U.S. strain of leishmaniasis has just been reported
Epidemiology
The Heroic Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
Maria Smilios’ new book The Black Angels chronicles the history of the nurses of Sea View Hospital and the cure for tuberculosis
Public Health
‘Morning After’ Antibiotic Could Reduce STIs
Draft CDC guidelines recommend doxycycline for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in some populations
Epidemiology
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being infected
Epidemiology
Valley Fever Is a Growing Fungal Threat to Outdoor Workers
The disease hits farmworkers and outdoor laborers disproportionately hard
Vaccines
CDC Recommends Updated COVID Boosters for Everyone This Fall
Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older
Epidemiology
Why a Highly Mutated Coronavirus Variant Has Scientists on Alert
Research is under way to determine whether the mutation-laden lineage BA.2.86 is nothing to worry about — or has the potential to spread globally
Epidemiology
Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bite Is Spreading—And Nearly Half of Doctors Don’t Know about It
The bite of the lone star tick can cause an allergy to red meat, as well as to dairy and some medications
Epidemiology
Six Ways to Stay Safe Outdoors in Extreme Heat
As summers get hotter and longer, experts provide advice on how to survive heat-related emergencies
Epidemiology
Mosquitoes Carry Nasty Diseases. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Malaria grabs headlines, but U.S. residents are more likely to encounter West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses
Epidemiology
Why Maternal Mortality Rates Are Getting Worse across the U.S.
A new study shows U.S. maternal mortality rates are increasing, and health care providers and advocacy groups are racing to build better care for new parents
