Cases of ‘white plague’ rising in US as doctors warn of ‘rebound effect’
A potentially deadly disease known as “the white plague” has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic,…
BA.3.2 COVID variant detected in 25 U.S. states by CDC – WSB-TV Channel 2
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new COVID variant had emerged in the U.S. The…
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as…
Using mosquitoes to vaccinate bats could curb the spread of deadly diseases
Fruit bats carry Nipah virus, which has infected people in India and several other countries.Credit: C. K Thanseer/DeFodi…
Lawsuits claim KU Med deaths tied to contaminated devices
Ron Wood’s open-heart surgery at The University of Kansas Hospital to replace an aortic valve in 2019 couldn’t…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Measles exposure site identified at medical center in Oregon City, OHA says
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County officials say an emergency department waiting…
‘Universal vaccine’ protects mice against multiple pathogens
A macrophage — a ‘first responder’ cell in the innate immune system — in the process of engulfing…
Another measles case confirmed in L.A. County amid nationwide spike
A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, prompting renewed calls from health officials for…
Newlywed dies from sepsis. What is it?
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that happens when a person’s body overreacts to an infection. It triggers…
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…
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…