Infectious DiseaseApr 7, 2026
A Same-Day UTI Test Could End the Antibiotic Guessing Game
A breakthrough urine test identifies the right antibiotic for UTIs in under six hours instead of days, potentially transforming how doctors treat one of the...
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Infectious DiseaseApr 6, 2026
Beyond the Big Three: The Lesser-Known Respiratory Viruses Your Doctor Is Quietly Tracking
The CDC monitors nine lesser-known respiratory pathogens that cause thousands of infections yearly. Here's what you need to know about these overlooked threats.
Infectious DiseaseApr 5, 2026
Spring Virus Season Isn't Over: How to Tell What You Actually Have
Flu, COVID, and RSV are still spreading in spring 2026 with nearly identical symptoms. Here's how to know which one you have.
Infectious DiseaseApr 3, 2026
A Lesser-Known Respiratory Virus Is Costing Hospitals as Much as RSV. Here's What You Need to Know
Human metapneumovirus hospitalizations cost nearly $20,000 per patient, matching RSV expenses.
Infectious DiseaseApr 2, 2026
A New Hope for Monkeypox: Why This Experimental Drug Could Change Pandemic Response
NanoViricides begins Phase II trials of NV-387, a broad-spectrum antiviral designed to treat monkeypox when existing drugs have failed.
Infectious DiseaseApr 2, 2026
Measles Cases Surge to 1,575 in 2026: Why This Year Is Shaping Up to Be the Worst Since 1991
Measles cases in the U.S. have reached 1,575 in 2026, continuing a troubling trend from 2025, the worst year since 1991.
Infectious DiseaseApr 1, 2026
Why Misinformation About Infectious Diseases Spreads Faster Than the Virus Itself
As social media algorithms amplify conflicting health messages, journalists and public health experts face an uphill battle communicating nuanced science.
Infectious DiseaseMar 30, 2026
The Flu Shot You Get Today Won't Work as Well Tomorrow. Here's Why Scientists Are Racing to Fix That
Current flu vaccines are only 30% effective against hospitalizations in adults, prompting health officials to fast-track next-generation shots that could...
Infectious DiseaseMar 30, 2026
Why Your Doctor's Trust in Vaccines Is Crumbling, and What That Means for Your Health
A veteran physician warns that erosion of vaccine confidence among healthcare providers threatens decades of disease prevention progress.
Infectious DiseaseMar 29, 2026
Scientists Discover How to 'Train' Your Immune System to Fight Drug-Resistant TB and MRSA
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin found a way to boost immune cells called macrophages to better kill drug-resistant bacteria like TB and MRSA, offering...
Infectious DiseaseMar 29, 2026
Before You Get Sick: How Your City's Sewers Are Tracking Flu and COVID in Real Time
Vermont's wastewater monitoring system detects flu and COVID viruses before people show symptoms, giving communities an early warning to boost precautions.
Infectious DiseaseMar 27, 2026
Three Common Infections Are Becoming Harder to Treat. Here's Why You Should Care.
Antibiotic resistance is reshaping how pneumonia, MRSA, and gonorrhea spread and worsen.
Infectious DiseaseMar 26, 2026
A Highly Mutated COVID Variant Called 'Cicada' Is Spreading Quietly Across the U.S.
A new COVID-19 variant with 75 mutations has been detected in 25 U.S. states, though current levels remain low at 0.19% of samples.
Infectious DiseaseMar 25, 2026
A New Sudan Virus Vaccine Shows Promise Without Relying on Antibodies Alone
Scientists discovered that a yellow fever-based vaccine protects against Sudan virus by activating immune cells rather than antibodies, offering hope for...
Infectious DiseaseMar 25, 2026
Bacteria-Fighting Viruses Could Be the Answer to Antibiotic-Resistant Wound Infections
Scientists discovered that bacteriophages, when combined with antibiotics, heal MRSA-infected wounds 93.63% faster by making resistant bacteria vulnerable...
Infectious DiseaseMar 24, 2026
One in Five TB Cases Go Undiagnosed in Europe: Why Detection Gaps Are Fueling Drug Resistance
Europe is missing 1 in 5 tuberculosis cases, creating a dangerous cycle where undiagnosed patients spread drug-resistant strains.
Infectious DiseaseMar 24, 2026
Good News: This Year's Flu Shot Works Against the Tricky New Variant Everyone's Worried About
New research shows the 2025-2026 flu vaccine generates protective antibodies against the rapidly spreading H3N2 subclade K variant in 39% of vaccinated people,...
Infectious DiseaseMar 23, 2026
COVID Vaccines Don't Increase Sudden Death Risk in Young People, Major Study Confirms
A Canadian study of 6.4 million people found vaccinated young adults were 43% less likely to experience sudden death than unvaccinated peers, debunking...
Infectious DiseaseMar 22, 2026
TB Cases Are Rising in the U.S.,But a New Wave of Vaccines Could Change That
Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. jumped 7.9% in 2024, yet 17 promising vaccine candidates are in development. Here's why experts say innovation offers real hope.
Infectious DiseaseMar 22, 2026
Why Healthcare Workers Are Ditching Masks Despite Respiratory Virus Risks
A new study finds only 51% of hospital staff wear masks in most settings, even though vaccination rates are high. Here's what's driving the disconnect.
Infectious DiseaseMar 20, 2026
How a Flawed Report on COVID Vaccines Reveals a Deeper Problem With How America Makes Health Decisions
A federal advisory committee's report on post-vaccine symptoms relied on unvalidated tests and a 300-fold uncertainty in prevalence estimates, raising concerns...
Infectious DiseaseMar 20, 2026
Why Nursing Schools Are Rethinking How They Teach About Disease: The One Health Approach Explained
Nursing programs are redesigning microbiology courses to teach the 'One Health' framework, which connects human health to animal and environmental factors.
Infectious DiseaseMar 19, 2026
Why Congress Is Being Asked to Boost Infectious Disease Research Funding by $7.15 Billion
66 health organizations are urging Congress to fund NIAID at $7.15 billion for 2027, citing breakthroughs in RSV vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and food...
Infectious DiseaseMar 18, 2026
Why Americans Trust Scientists More Than Health Officials Right Now
A new survey reveals Americans have more confidence in career scientists at federal health agencies than in agency leaders, even as trust in public health...
Infectious DiseaseMar 18, 2026
Severe COVID or Flu Could Raise Your Lung Cancer Risk Years Later,But Vaccines May Prevent It
New research shows severe COVID-19 or flu infections can increase lung cancer risk months or years later by altering immune cells, but vaccination appears to...
Infectious DiseaseMar 17, 2026
Why Doctors Are Moving Away From Vancomycin to Treat MRSA in Children
Vancomycin still treats over 50% of pediatric MRSA cases, but hospitals are increasingly turning to newer antibiotics like ceftaroline.
Infectious DiseaseMar 15, 2026
RSV Vaccine Now Available for Younger Adults With Health Risks,Here's What Changed
The FDA expanded RSV vaccine access to adults aged 18-49 with chronic conditions. Younger adults face 17,000 hospitalizations yearly from RSV; here's why this...
Infectious DiseaseMar 13, 2026
Squirrels Are Spreading Mpox in Africa,And Scientists Are Racing to Understand Why
New research reveals fire-footed rope squirrels may be the hidden animal source of mpox outbreaks in West Africa, raising concerns about future global spread...
Infectious DiseaseMar 13, 2026
The Hidden Threat Reshaping Global Health: Why Antibiotic Resistance Now Has a Seat at the Pandemic Table
Antibiotic resistance kills 4.95 million people annually and now features in the world's first pandemic agreement.
Infectious DiseaseMar 12, 2026
That Lingering Cold Isn't in Your Head—Here's What's Actually Making You Sick
Multiple respiratory viruses are circulating in New York right now, and they're not COVID or flu.
Infectious DiseaseMar 11, 2026
Your Baby's Birth Month Could Predict RSV Infection Risk—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists developed a model using birth dates and RSV circulation data to predict when infants will likely get infected, potentially identifying those at risk...
Infectious DiseaseMar 10, 2026
Mpox Cases Are Rising in Cook County—Here's What You Need to Know About Transmission and Protection
Mpox cases are spiking in suburban Chicago, but the virus spreads differently than COVID.
Infectious DiseaseMar 9, 2026
COVID-19 Survivors Face Hidden Risk: Why MRSA Infections Spiked in Hospitals After 2020
Recent CDC data reveals COVID-19 patients significantly increased hospital-onset MRSA infections during 2020-2022.
Infectious DiseaseMar 9, 2026
Four Viral Threats Experts Are Watching Closely in 2026—And Why You Should Know About Them
Infectious disease experts are tracking H5N1 bird flu, mpox, Oropouche virus, and resurgent measles as 2026's biggest viral threats.
Infectious DiseaseMar 6, 2026
Northern Ireland's New Health Engagement Plan Could Transform How You Stay Well—Here's What It Means
Northern Ireland launches 'This Is Our Health,' a public engagement program reshaping how people interact with healthcare.
Infectious DiseaseMar 6, 2026
11.5 Million Birds Infected: What the Massive Avian Flu Outbreak Means for Your Food Supply
H5N1 bird flu has infected 11.54 million birds across 67 flocks in just 30 days, with one facility losing 3.2 million egg-laying hens.
Infectious DiseaseMar 5, 2026
Why Independent Scientists Are Re-Examining Tdap Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy—And What They're Looking For
A major independent review of the Tdap vaccine in pregnancy is underway amid vaccine skepticism.
Infectious DiseaseMar 4, 2026
A Simple Test Could Cut Unnecessary Antibiotics in Kids With RSV—Here's Why That Matters
Rapid RSV tests cut antibiotic prescriptions in children by nearly half, helping fight antibiotic resistance while improving care accuracy in doctor's offices.
Infectious DiseaseMar 4, 2026
Two Monkeypox Strains Are Spreading Differently Around the World—Here's What That Means for You
Monkeypox has split into two distinct strains spreading in different ways globally.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 27, 2026
Why RSV Makes Babies Sicker Than COVID—New Research Reveals the Immune System Difference
Scientists discover RSV and COVID trigger opposite immune responses in infants, explaining why RSV causes more severe illness.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 20, 2026
Cold Weather Doesn't Make You Sick—But What Actually Does? Experts Debunk Winter Illness Myths
Cold weather itself won't make you sick, but indoor crowding and dry air do. Here's what actually prevents colds and flu this season, according to medical...
Infectious DiseaseFeb 19, 2026
Why Winter Is the Perfect Storm for Respiratory Viruses—And What Your Body Is Actually Doing
Cold air, indoor crowding, and seasonal immune shifts create ideal conditions for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 to spread.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 19, 2026
Europe's Invisible Threat: Why Antibiotic-Resistant Foodborne Bacteria Are Spreading Faster Than Ever
Antibiotic resistance in common foodborne bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter remains a major public health crisis across Europe, with new data...
Infectious DiseaseFeb 19, 2026
Why Mistrust—Not Safety Concerns—Keeps People Unvaccinated Against COVID-19
A major study of 1.1 million people reveals that vaccine hesitancy rooted in distrust is 3 times more likely to lead to persistent refusal than concerns about...
Infectious DiseaseFeb 15, 2026
The Vaccine Revolution Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria: Why the Medical World Is Betting Big on Prevention
Scientists are racing to develop vaccines against antibiotic-resistant bacteria—a strategy that could prevent millions of infections and reduce reliance on failing antibiotics.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 14, 2026
Influenza B Is Making a Comeback—Here's Why It Matters Now
After months of A-strain dominance, influenza B cases are climbing. What this shift means for your winter health strategy.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 14, 2026
Why Doctors Aren't Testing Adults for RSV—Even When They Should Be
A major study reveals RSV testing in outpatient clinics is shockingly rare, missing millions of cases and delaying access to new treatments.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 14, 2026
Why 90% of Children Dying From Flu This Season Were Unvaccinated
As pediatric flu deaths hit a 20-year high, new CDC data reveals a stark vaccination gap among the most vulnerable.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 13, 2026
Doctor's Offices Are Overwhelmed: Why This Flu Season Is Breaking 30-Year Records
Nearly 1 in 10 doctor visits nationwide are now for flu symptoms—the highest rate since 1997—as 45 states battle surging cases and hospitalizations double.
Infectious DiseaseFeb 13, 2026
Major Medical Groups Launch Independent Vaccine Review as Trust in CDC Guidance Falters
The AMA and University of Minnesota are creating an independent vaccine review system after concerns about changes to the CDC's advisory process.
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