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Nasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in preventing virus spread

The lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern science and saved millions of lives.

31 Jul 2024

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported.

31 Jul 2024

California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilities

Covid-19, mumps, and chickenpox outbreaks. Contaminated water, moldy food, and air ducts spewing black dust.

30 Jul 2024

Maternal immune response to flu linked to fetal brain changes

A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder. But it's not the virus itself doing the damage; it's the mother's immune response.

29 Jul 2024

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

With bird flu virus detected in cow's milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick.

29 Jul 2024

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbreak response. But it has ignited scrutiny of its go-it-alone approach in testing for emerging pathogens.

26 Jul 2024

Alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cattle reveals cross-species transmission dangers

Researchers discovered that the H5N1 avian influenza virus has spilled over into dairy cattle in the US, posing significant cross-species transmission risks. Their multidisciplinary study reveals the virus's evolution and its zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for heightened biosecurity measures.

25 Jul 2024

Evaluation and treatment of early Lyme disease

Every year in the United States, an estimated 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. The estimate comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

23 Jul 2024

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Professor Michelle Peace about the challenges and implications of detecting ethanol in e-cigarettes for drug testing and forensic toxicology.

From Pittcon 23 Jul 2024

Breakthrough malaria vaccines RTS,S and R21 poised to save thousands of lives

Research paper reviews the efficacy of the first licensed malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21, highlighting their potential to significantly reduce childhood mortality and discussing future vaccine development strategies.

21 Jul 2024

Study reveals a promising approach to developing universal influenza vaccine

New research led by Oregon Health & Science University reveals a promising approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine - a so-called "one and done" vaccine that confers lifetime immunity against an evolving virus.

19 Jul 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': At GOP convention, health policy is mostly MIA

The Republican National Convention highlighted a number of policy issues this week, but health care was not among them.

18 Jul 2024

Flu viruses can use a second entry pathway to infect cells

Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells through specific pathways on the cells' surface. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now discovered that certain human flu viruses and avian flu viruses can also use a second entry pathway, a protein complex of the immune system, to infect cells.

18 Jul 2024

Study finds dairy cows vulnerable to flu strains from birds, humans, and pigs

Researchers compared the distribution of sialic acid receptors in the respiratory tract and mammary glands of dairy cattle naturally infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus.

18 Jul 2024

AGA releases new clinical guidance to help recognize the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help clinicians and patients recognize the signs and symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS).

16 Jul 2024

5 cases of bird flu reported in Colorado poultry workers, doubling this year’s US tally

Five people who work at a poultry farm in northeastern Colorado have tested positive for the bird flu, the Colorado public health department reported July 14. This brings the known number of U.S. cases to nine.

15 Jul 2024

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Widely available over-the counter nasal sprays could keep upper respiratory tract infections - like colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat, and sinus infections - at bay, and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing, one of the largest trials to date to test their effectiveness finds.

12 Jul 2024

Flu News and Research

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in preventing virus spread

Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It’s a problem for all of us.

California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilities

Maternal immune response to flu linked to fetal brain changes

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

The CDC’s test for bird flu works, but it has issues

Alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cattle reveals cross-species transmission dangers

Evaluation and treatment of early Lyme disease

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping

Breakthrough malaria vaccines RTS,S and R21 poised to save thousands of lives

Study reveals a promising approach to developing universal influenza vaccine

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': At GOP convention, health policy is mostly MIA

Flu viruses can use a second entry pathway to infect cells

Study finds dairy cows vulnerable to flu strains from birds, humans, and pigs

AGA releases new clinical guidance to help recognize the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome

5 cases of bird flu reported in Colorado poultry workers, doubling this year’s US tally

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too.

Bovine H5N1 flu virus in cow milk poses significant health risks, study shows

Cow's milk may spread H5N1 flu, but airborne transmission is limited

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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