Infection News & Breaking Stories

NIH enrolls adults in trial for new nasal COVID-19 vaccine to target emerging variants. NextGen project aims to develop innovative vaccines.

New COVID strain KP.3 causing surge in cases across US. Symptoms include headaches and respiratory issues. Reminder to get tested.

Christina Applegate's daughter Sadie opens up about her POTS diagnosis, shedding light on the condition's challenges and treatment options.

First human case of H5N2 avian influenza in Mexico confirmed. WHO emphasizes global surveillance, as virus not yet transmitted between humans.

Cucumber recall in 14 states due to salmonella risk. Check with retailers for affected produce. FDA testing for larger outbreak.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed a worm died in his brain over a decade ago, sparking health debate.

Former Boeing whistleblower Joshua Dean dies at 45 after battling sudden illness, raising concerns about manufacturing flaws in 737 MAX planes.

Boeing whistleblower dies after raising safety concerns about 737 MAX planes. Mysterious illness sparks questions. Aviation community mourns loss.

NBA MVP Joel Embiid scores 50 points with Bell's palsy, vows to keep pushing through the condition for the playoffs.

HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent dies at 39 after living with AIDS since birth, spreading hope and positivity through education.

First human plague case in 8 years in Oregon, likely from infected pet cat. Health officials say little risk to community.

Elderly man in Alaska dies from Alaskapox, a newly discovered virus. Symptoms include skin lesions, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle pain.

60 dairy products recalled due to listeria contamination, resulting in 2 deaths, 23 hospitalizations, and 26 illnesses in 11 states.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital after a two-week stay to treat complications stemming from prostate cancer surgery.

Three dogs died from a mysterious respiratory disease at a South Florida animal shelter, leading to a halt in accepting new dogs.

Wirral has the second highest number of suspected Whooping Cough cases in England and Wales. Health authorities are concerned.

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner's alleged lies about his romantic past after his wife's death are contradicted by a source close to him.

A new type of bacterial infection may be causing a mysterious dog respiratory illness that has sickened dogs across the country.

"Lethal Listeria outbreak in the US prompts recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023. Check your fruit!"

CDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to peaches, nectarines, and plums, with 10 hospitalizations and 1 death in 7 states.

The U.S. government is sending out four free Covid tests to households starting Nov. 27. Orders can be placed online.

Dr. Berne's Whole Health is recalling additional eye drops after the FDA found contamination in that brand as well as LightEyez, which has not issued a recall.

Bruce Springsteen announces that all remaining 2023 tour dates are postponed until 2024 due to his ongoing treatment for peptic ulcer disease.

The federal government is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests again to slow the spread of the virus during the fall and winter seasons.

Shocking deaths of popular Nigerian artists in their prime, including Mohbad, Dagrin, and Goldie, listed in article. Tragic and unexpected losses.

A special issue of the Journal of Huntington's Disease has reviewed what is known about sleep and circadian rhythms in Huntington's disease (HD), and what is not known. Sleep disturbances in HD patients are an under-studied field, but there is growing evidence that sleep changes occur early in the clinical course of the disease. Treatment of sleep and circadian disturbances in HD is an unmet need, and intervention studies are needed to investigate the treatment of poor sleep associated with HD.

ABC's newest dating show, The Golden Bachelor, featuring 72-year-old Gerry Turner, will premiere on September 28. 22 women will compete for his heart.

Deadly virus causes alarm in the US with a dramatic rise in dengue cases, particularly in Florida.

A six-year-old boy from Limerick, Ireland is battling meningitis after his third brain surgery, and a fundraiser has been started to support his recovery.

'Love Is Blind's Nick Thompson Opens Up About Fighting Homelessness Amid Mold Infection Struggle'

Pfizer facility in North Carolina damaged by tornado, impact on production unknown.

Pfizer faces penicillin shortage due to surge in syphilis infections.