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A microgravity experiment on the International Space Station found that bacteriophages returned to Earth up to a hundred times more effective against drug-resistant bacteria.
Former top CDC officials warn that staffing and expertise cuts have left the United States less prepared to detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks, as multiple pathogens including measles, …
A global study spanning 82 countries has found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, with resistance rising in every region between 2004 and 2022.
New research suggests that bacteria responsible for gum disease may also play a role in damaging heart valves, adding to evidence linking oral health to cardiovascular conditions.
New York City health officials have confirmed a third death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Manhattan, with 76 buildings ordered to disinfect cooling systems as the outbreak continues.
Infectiologist Xavier Lescure argues that top-down, undemocratic management of epidemics like hantavirus and Ebola degrades public health systems, calling for more inclusive governance in crisis response.
Irish researchers have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine that mobilizes the immune system against neuroblastoma, the deadliest solid cancer in children, offering a new treatment avenue in preclinical testing.
A rise in STIs across Europe highlights the rapid spread of drug-resistant infections beyond hospitals, posing a global health risk due to interconnected travel and limited surveillance in low- and …
