ICU pneumonia mortality rates remain elevated in developing nations
A scientific review published today in the NEJM Evidence journal, coordinated by the D’Or Institute for Research and…
How a tiny H5N1 dose triggers massive virus shedding in cow milk
New cow infection experiments reveal a striking paradox: H5N1 needs only a tiny dose to overwhelm mammary tissue…
Hantavirus explained: What is the rat-borne illness at the centre of cruise ship outbreak?
Michael Baker, University of Otago Professor of Public Health, told the Herald that hantaviruses are a family of…
Scientists map 239 human-infective RNA viruses to track future outbreak risks
A new global dataset of 239 human-infective RNA viruses shows how animal hosts, vector transmission, surveillance gaps, and…
Long COVID in children doubles risk of poor grades
Children with long-COVID are falling behind in school and struggling socially, with new research revealing how the condition…
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary lion Abdullah euthanised after health battle
“It’s absolutely devastating for us all. The motivation for us [in taking over the lions] was to give…
Study finds long COVID leaves a distinct immune signature in the blood
Blood tests revealed protein patterns tied to long COVID months after infection, while booster shots did not appear…
Study explains why vaccines underperform in people living with obesity
New findings reveal that obesity significantly impaired the quality and longevity of antibody responses to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa…
Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2 shows no signs of greater danger
The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence…
Novel mucosal vaccine offers broad protection against diverse influenza viruses
A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing…
Living near Salton Sea linked to reduced lung growth in children
Children who live within 11 kilometers of the Salton Sea, a drying body of water with a high…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…