As the United States contends with a growing number of infectious disease threats in 2025, two names dominate headlines and hospital rounds alike: measles and H5N1 bird flu. From a spike in measles cases in Texas to rising fears of bird flu transmission among mammals—and possibly humans—America is facing a
More than five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the virus continues to evolve, producing new variants that challenge public health efforts. The latest variant to gain traction, LP.8.1, is increasing in prevalence across multiple countries. But should we be concerned? Let’s explore what scientists have uncovered so far.
The recent detection of bird flu (H5N1) in a sheep in Yorkshire, England, has sparked significant concern among health and agricultural agencies worldwide. This marks the first known case of avian influenza infecting a sheep, highlighting the virus’s alarming ability to cross species boundaries and infect mammals. The incident underscores
A Troubling Resurgence: Measles and the Void in National Guidance Recent events in Texas have cast a stark light on the vulnerabilities within our public health system. A child, unvaccinated, has tragically died from measles, marking the first U.S. fatality from this highly contagious disease in nearly a decade. This
BEIJING: China’s top leaders warned against questioning Xi Jinping’s Covid Zero strategy, striking a more defensive tone as pressure builds to relax virus curbs and
Sacramento health officials are investigating a “likely” case of monkeypox, which marks the first suspected case in California, according to the Los Angeles Times. The person,
Rose Acre Farms Bird Flu Outbreak: How It Could Impact Egg Availability and Prices A recent bird flu outbreak at Rose Acre Farms, one of
New mRNA vaccine for flu and COVID-19 enters human trials https://www.freethink.com/health/new-mrna-vaccine
