Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching
A variant of the H1N1 influenza virus is dominating flu season in the Northern Hemisphere so far this…
Boy, 6, died from hidden scurvy after multivitamin lacked vitamin C
A six-year-old boy died from cardiac arrest linked to the “sailor’s disease” scurvy, after a hidden vitamin C…
When do infections lead to long COVID? Scientists close in on triggers and treatments for post-viral syndromes
In 2004, Amy Proal got an infection that changed her life. “I was in my pre-med, last year…
Can long COVID be prevented? Two drugs finally show promise
Millions of people globally have the chronic condition long COVID.Credit: Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Growing evidence suggests…
Polio should have been eradicated by now. What’s plan B?
Ten years ago, the virus that causes polio seemed to be on its way to extinction. In August…
Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Streptomyces bacteria make multiple antibiotics that target the production of vitamin B7.Credit: Dr Jeremy Burgess/Science Photo Library Scientists…
Study highlights variable synbiotic relationship of prebiotics and probiotics
Adults with obesity who consumed a dietary fiber supplement had positive effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and…
Moringa recalls spotlight pathogen risks across botanical supply chains
Recent Salmonella outbreaks linked to recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements have intensified industry scrutiny around pathogen controls and sourcing…
Is long-hantavirus real? Here’s what life after the infection looks like
Two main factors contribute to fear around hantavirus, including recent cases among cruise ship passengers: a long incubation…
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…