Researchers have recovered ancient viral DNA from South American mummies, providing the first direct molecular evidence of the smallpox pathogen brought from the Old World during the Spanish colonization, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science. Smallpox DNA Recovered from Chilean Mummies According to geneticists at Trinity College Dublin, the ancient … Read more
Global funding for the HIV epidemic fell by nearly a fifth last year to $7.3 billion, reaching its lowest level in nearly two decades and threatening a resurgence of the disease, according to a report released by the U.N. body fighting AIDS. According to the UNAIDS report, Washington previously accounted for 75% of international HIV … Read more
New research indicates that patients using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes management face a higher risk of developing alopecia compared to those taking other classes of diabetes medications. While the overall incidence remains low—estimated between 3 and 9 per 1,000 people annually—studies published in The BMJ and the Journal of the American Academy … Read more
Public health authorities are currently scrambling to secure medical countermeasures for an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths reported by the government, the lack of approved vaccines or treatments for this specific strain—which carries a fatality rate of up … Read more
New Cardiovascular Guidelines Expand Statin Eligibility to Millions Updated medical guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology are set to expand the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to an additional 21.5 million Americans. According to research published in JAMA, these recommendations move the assessment of cardiovascular risk from a … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is navigating a persistent public health challenge as confirmed Ebola Virus Disease cases reached 2,473, with 999 deaths reported. Current Status of Ebola Containment in Eastern DRC Did you know? Public health authorities utilize specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the risk of transmission to medical staff while … Read more
New medical research reveals a dual frontier in human health: microplastics have been identified as a potential cardiovascular risk factor, while an investigational vaccine is showing promise in preventing pancreatic cancer among high-risk individuals. Both developments suggest a shift toward proactive, biology-based interventions for chronic disease. Microplastics and Cardiovascular Risk A study published in the … Read more
New Zealand Confirms First H5N1 Case in Migratory Seabird New Zealand has reported its first case of the H5N1 bird flu strain after a brown skua seabird tested positive near Wellington, according to Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard. The discovery marks the virus’s spread to the Pacific nation, which had previously remained unaffected despite outbreaks in … Read more
Global childhood vaccination rates rose slightly in 2025, with 90% of infants receiving at least one dose of the DTP vaccine, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. Despite this, 13.5 million children remain “zero-dose,” leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases amid funding cuts and active conflicts. The Gap Between First … Read more
Michigan health officials recently reported 2,640 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the cyclospora parasite, marking a significant rise from previous figures. The outbreak, which began in May, has led to 44 hospitalizations in the state. While investigators suspect contaminated lettuce or salad greens, no specific supplier or grower has been definitively linked … Read more