What’s the prognosis for bird flu in 2026?
As 2024 came to an end, bird flu dominated headlines. The virus, technically known as avian influenza, was…
Flu cases in Eastern Iowa continue to rise
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The number of flu cases continues to rise across the state. The Iowa…
The global race for Covid-19 vaccines and lessons the world needs to learn – The Irish Times
Fair Doses: Lessons from the Frontlines of Vaccine Equity Author: Seth Berkley ISBN-13: 978-0520413160 Publisher: University of California…
Early Release – “Terrifying and Boring”—Reflecting on 30 Years of Emerging Infectious Diseases – Volume 31, Number 12—December 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Flu cases rise sharply across Illinois, especially in kids – Shaw Local
Illinois has seen a spike in flu cases, with the state raising its activity level from low to…
Hairdressers Peter Mark paid €2.5m dividend to shareholders last year – The Irish Times
Peter Mark Salon Group, Ireland’s largest hairdressing chain, last year paid a €2.5 million dividend to its shareholders…
Vigilance urged as hospitals ‘very busy’ with respiratory illnesses – The Irish Times
Hospitals throughout the country remain “very busy” with 677 people hospitalised with a respiratory illness, the Health Service…
On the housing list as a wheelchair user – The Irish Times
For Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin (50), a wheelchair user for 14 years, being disabled is the reason she had…
Cork nurses ‘will struggle’ with no extension to long covid pay scheme
There will be no extension of the special pay scheme for healthcare workers suffering from long covid, the…
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 10 China science breakthroughs in 2025
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China science stories of the year. If you would like to…
Cork healthcare workers with long covid ‘on a cliff edge’
Two Cork healthcare workers suffering with long covid fear they won’t be able to pay their mortgage if…
COVID Symptoms That Require Medical Care
When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better.…