This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts. Nigeria is grappling with a seasonal surge in Lassa fever. The World Health Organization has raised fresh concerns about the growing burden of oral diseases across the continent. Elsewhere, Senegal … Read more
Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or months later. Tulane researchers found that while both viruses can leave lasting lung damage, only … Read more
When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm ourselves, such as turning on a heater or adding layers of clothing. Increased body temperature helps inhibit pathogen growth and boosts immune cell activity. A recent rat study by a Nagoya University team identified the neural mechanism … Read more
Dengue fever caused by a flavivirus named DENV is a major global health challenge, risking almost half of the world’s population. Since the early 20th century, the scientific community has faced multiple challenges to develop effective dengue vaccines. This spanned a variety of techniques – from the use of ox bile to weaken DENV to … Read more
In 2025 so far, there has been a more than eightfold increase in cases compared to the same period of 2024. This is due to the periodic reactivation of sylvatic transmission cycles with spillover cases among people. In total, countries have reported 221 confirmed human cases of yellow fever, including 89 deaths. In comparison, in … Read more
Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection. Now, researchers from the UK have identified distinct genetic changes in a newly-discovered neuropathy and believe that their work will provide insights into the causal mechanism and why some previously healthy people develop neuropathies after infection whereas … Read more
Allergy Season Intensifies: Pharmacists Offer Guidance The arrival of April signals the start of what is expected to be a particularly challenging allergy season.Experts warn that a combination of prolonged drought, significant air pollution, and recent heavy rains has created conditions ripe for increased pollination, particularly among grasses. This, in turn, could lead to more … Read more
Researchers reveal that widely used pain and fever medicines may harbor undeclared gluten or soy ingredients—raising concerns for millions with allergies or sensitivities. Study: Presence of gluten and soy derived excipients in medicinal products and their implications on allergen safety and labeling. Image Credit: Mentor57 / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed … Read more
Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists at the University of Surrey. In a letter published in Nature Medicine, researchers highlight how mpox – traditionally spread from animals to humans – is now showing clear signs of sustained human-to-human transmission. Mpox is a viral … Read more
Topline A measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated adult who recently traveled internationally, according to Colorado health officials, the first measles case in the state in years as an outbreak of the highly contagious illness continues spreading in Texas and several other states. Most of the cases in the U.S. are centered in … Read more