Reducing ‘just in case’ purchases can help avoid empty shelves and fuel bowsers
If you’ve topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were “panic…
The new cure for a very hard-to-treat (and gross) toenail problem
Pills and potions don’t always cut it – when it comes to this fungal infection, we need to…
‘Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens
A macrophage — a ‘first responder’ cell in the innate immune system — in the process of engulfing…
How ‘skull drains’ keep the brain safe from damage and pathogens
Large veins called the venous sinuses help to drain fluid from the brain and skull.Credit: Zephyr/Science Photo Library…
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected – London Evening Standard
Measles outbreak hits north London schools as dozens of children infected London Evening Standard‘Fast-spreading’ measles outbreak hits several schools…
What drugs are safe during pregnancy? There’s a shocking lack of data
In 2021, amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, Kristin Wall became pregnant with her second child. Her physician told her…
Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk?
Some babies receive an early vaccination against measles during outbreaks of the disease. Credit: Annie Rice/Reuters Measles has…
‘Victorian disease’ outbreak hits Amazon warehouse: What you should know
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of what has been referred to as “Victorian disease” at one of its…
Why is flu so bad this year? Highly mutated variant offers answers
A person is vaccinated against influenza, which is causing high numbers of illnesses and hospitalizations in the United…
why some people die from typically harmless germs
Michael Levin had just started working as a paediatric infectious-disease doctor in London when he received an urgent…
Will mpox go global again? Research shows it’s evolving in curious ways
Mpox virus particles (purple) seem to be spreading more easily between people.Credit: NIAID/SPL As mpox continues to spark…
Which European countries use the most antibiotics?
Health experts have called on Europe to curb its reliance on antibiotics as the threat of drug resistance…