Disease
New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak
The US is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with 178 measles cases reported in New York State as of October 24 and three measles-related deaths in the country this year.
French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time
Water rationing, garbage pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Bangladesh dengue fever surge strains hospitals as case numbers pass 42,000
At least four dengue patients died, and 1,558 others were hospitalized in the past 24 hours, according to health ministry data, marking the highest daily admission tally recorded so far this year.
How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease
Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Amir Sagi is creating monosex crustacean populations to transform agriculture and protect ecosystems
Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak
Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours.
The revolution that is changing vitiligo treatment
The scientific progress of recent years is changing the way we diagnose, treat and understand vitiligo.
What do we know about the multistate salmonella outbreak in the US? - explainer
The salmonella outbreak comes as US health officials also investigate a multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied by privately held Taylor Farms, a major food-service producer.
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22, short of the 42-day waiting period required by the World Health Organization to declare the end of an outbreak.
Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion
Life in limbo contradicts our Western “hurry up” culture, where waiting is greeted more with impatience than equanimity.
UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza
Data provided to news agencies indicated that the number of reported infections had reached nearly 9,300, with more than half of the cases identified in Khan Yunis.
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Taylor Farms has confirmed that this product is not part of its current recall, the FDA said, as it seeks to curtail the largest foodborne illness outbreak in the United States in recent years.
