Nigerian COVID-19 response highlights cultural trust in ethnopharmacology
During COVID-19, ethnopharmacology became prominent in Nigeria due to affordability, accessibility, and cultural trust, but evidence for safety…
Japan vaccinated heavily during COVID-19. Why are so many unsure about vaccinating next time?
A nationwide survey reveals how disease severity, vaccine protection, trust, cost, and information sources could shape vaccination decisions…
Census creates opportunity to track prevalence of mental health conditions
Experts are expecting to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions across the country in…
Airplane wastewater pilot shows how airports could track pathogens across borders
A bilateral US-UK pilot suggests airplane wastewater could help track pathogen movement through international travel, but broader airport…
Program introduces Florida students to virology and pandemic preparedness
Thirty outstanding high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global…
Longer lives now come with more years spent in poor health worldwide
A major global analysis shows that survival gains are outpacing healthy aging, shifting the public health challenge from…
Study reveals high prevalence of post-pandemic fatigue and sleep disturbances
Disrupted sleep and anxiety may be an ongoing issue for many people after the pandemic, whether due to…
New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins
To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us – whether it’s an individual case of hepatitis B or…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters may protect against future animal coronavirus outbreaks
COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS‑CoV‑2 – the virus behind the most recent pandemic – but…
Monoclonal antibody shows promise for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome
Doctors have few options for patients who develop a life-threatening lung condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome, or…
Our predictions for the summer box office
It’s been about a month into the all-important summer box office season, and already, there is a noticeable…
Ebola outbreak in Congo leads to banned public gatherings in four provinces
The ban comes ahead of a planned protest in Kinshasa on July 8 against constitutional reform, with opposition…