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"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.
How AI will help the world's top hospital CEOs transform health care
Executives at leading global hospitals share how they are using the power of AI for health care—its promises and pitfalls.
What is 'Disease X'? World leaders discuss next pandemic risk
A senior healthcare executive has said that preparing the global health system for another pandemic would require "close to a trillion dollars."
Toxicologists warn bug sprays may cause infertility and birth defects
Researchers at Harvard have discovered how a common ingredient in bug spray can affect the formation of cells.
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US faces "enormous" growing threat from tropical viruses, experts warn
Tropical diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue fever have all seen U.S. transmissions and outbreaks in recent years.
Mosquitoes could be kept at bay by mustard
The finding may help pave the way to more nature-based solutions to control mosquito populations, avoiding the use of synthetic chemical pesticides.
Woman suffering from back pain becomes paralyzed due to rare syndrome
The woman was found to have Guillain-Barrè syndrome, a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerve cells, leading to eventual paralysis.
Rare tropical diseases threaten to plague America
"The risks posed by infectious diseases in the U.S., such as malaria, and their prevention strategies must not be undermined," a global health professor said.
Deadly hemorrhagic virus spreading to new countries, scientists warn
"Some tick-borne infections, so Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, are highly likely to spread in the U.K.," one disease scientist said.
W.H.O. Do You Trust?
News media are beginning to acknowledge facts that refute the original reasons behind lockdowns. Those facts shouldn't be partisan.
Fauci Resigning Out of Fear of GOP Investigations: Republicans
"[Fauci] will be asked to testify under oath regarding any discussions he participated in concerning the lab leak," Senator Rand Paul said.
Read Dr. Anthony Fauci's Resignation Letter
Fauci has advised presidents since Ronald Reagan and is considered a leading expert on infectious diseases.
What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Ex-Putin Aide Develops Rare Disorder
Anatoly Chubais, a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is in hospital with the disorder.
Best Ways to Keep Your Home Clear of Mosquitoes, According to Experts
Mosquitoes may ruin your summer, but Newsweek has spoken to an expert to find out the best way to keep the bugs away from your home for good
WHO Monkeypox Meeting: What Is an Emergency of International Concern?
The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee will meet on June 23 to discuss this rapidly spreading virus.
Why We Need To Nurture Our Immune Systems Against New Threats
Many health experts have warned that our immune systems are more vulnerable due to two years of relative isolation from one another.
Meghan Markle's 'Mic Drop' Fashion Moments Explained
Since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 Meghan Markle has created some of the most memorable modern royal fashion moments.
Skin-Crawling Photo Shows Pile of 1 Million Mosquitoes Caught in Florida
The Lee County Mosquito Control District shared a picture of the mosquitoes in a bucket filled to the top and another of the insects laid out on a table.
Study Reveals Which Colors Mosquitoes Are Attracted to
Researchers found that wearing clothing with green, purple, blue and white could deter different species of the insects.
Boy, 4, Paralyzed Over a Matter of Hours Diagnosed With Rare Disorder
Oliver Davis' mom said "he was a real trooper and endured so much" after he was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Jenna Jameson Says She Didn't 'Get the Jab' After Guillain-Barré Diagnosis
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has revealed in a video shot from her hospital bed that she's been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Watch This Tornado of Millions of Mating Mosquitoes Blot Out the Sun
Earlier this summer, a bug tornado formed as breeding mosquitos hunted desperately for mates.
Pregnant Woman Receives Medical Bill Addressed to Her Unborn Fetus
"This is precisely why I don't understand Americans who fight against universal healthcare," she said.
Moderna: COVID Vaccine Shows 93 Percent Efficacy 6 Months After Second Dose
The company is also testing out a potential booster shot for its coronavirus vaccine.
Cities That Have Hosted the Summer Olympics
London is the only city to have host the Olympics three times and Tokyo will join Los Angeles, Paris and Athens as the only cities to welcome the Games twice.
What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
The severity of GBS, which causes muscle weakness, can range from mild to "life-threatening" says the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
CDC: 100 People Vaccinated With J&J COVID Shot Developed Guillain-Barre
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder where one's own immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Nearly 150,000 Gene-Hacked Mosquitoes to Be Unleashed in Florida
The mosquitoes are being released as part of an experiment to help combat a disease-transmitting local species, according to Oxitec, the company behind the project.
Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID Vaccine, Other Health Questions
Some expectant couples are hesitant about the vaccine, but they may be putting themselves and their babies at risk. Evidence increasingly suggests pregnant women are at greater risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Research on COVID-19 Vaccines Could Lead to HIV, Cancer Vaccines
New vaccines for HIV and seasonal flu are currently under development using the mRNA technique, along with vaccine therapies that could provide new treatments for cancer and other ailments.