New research sheds light on E. coli spread in human communities
Bacteria that often cause urinary infections can spread as rapidly as swine flu. But E. coli that are…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Global Virus Network announces the addition of three new Centers of Excellence
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates…
Diabetes remission possible with GLP-1 drugs, Italian study confirms
Real-world data from over 14,000 Italian adults reveal that GLP-1 receptor agonists can induce remission in type 2…
What does it mean if a deadly strain of bird flu has been found on Australia’s Heard Island?
Scientists who recently travelled to Heard Island in the Southern Ocean fear a deadly strain of bird flu,…
Decline in vitamin D levels observed during the Covid-19 pandemic
Routine data from laboratories reveal a decline in vitamin D levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in older…
46,000 Kaiser workers set to walk out October 14: Build rank-and-file committees to transform strike into battle for public health and democracy
The following is an open letter from the WSWS Healthcare Worker Newsletter to the nearly 46,000 Kaiser Permanente…
Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to…
Non-standard employment, paid sick leave, and income loss during COVID-19 self-isolation: cross-sectional findings from South Korea | International Journal for Equity in Health
Main findings Our investigation showed that South Korea’s self-isolation policy, which required people infected with COVID-19 to stay…
AI combined with the One Health approach can improve pandemic preparedness
Artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for detecting emerging diseases earlier, researchers from five European universities and…
The deadly legacy of the ‘forgotten pandemic’ — and why it’s drawing comparisons to COVID-19
A pandemic more than half a century ago is still leaving a deadly legacy. Queensland’s former chief health…
Deeming rates have increased after a five-year freeze. Here’s how that could impact pension payments
Five years after being slashed to historical lows as a pandemic cost-of-living measure, deeming rates have increased again.…