Norovirus ‘vomiting bug’ rising in California. Here comes a new strain
The dreaded norovirus — the “vomiting bug” that often causes stomach flu symptoms — is climbing again in…
Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu
The first person infected with the H5N5 bird flu has died, according to health officials in Washington. The…
Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Is On The Rise: What To Know
This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth…
Failing patient safety grades issued to 3 Michigan hospitals for fall 2025
NewsUpdated: Nov. 13, 2025, 10:40 a.m.|Published: Nov. 13, 2025, 10:40 a.m.DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital was one of three…
Whistleblower among 4 new lawsuits filed against Detroit hospital over nurse’s alleged sex assaults
A former Detroit Medical Center nurse says she was fired for reporting an alleged sexual assault of a…
Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters
Oh, deer. An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states,…
Dengue infection leaves lasting genetic imprint on immunity
Just as a computer’s operating system can be rewritten after a major update, dengue infection can ‘re-programme’ the…
David Baltimore dead: Former Caltech president, Nobel winner was 87
In 2003, the Nobel Prize winner David Baltimore, then president of Caltech, paused to reflect on his role…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
The Rare Mutation That Makes People Immune to Viruses
A rare genetic condition that once looked like a weakness has revealed a hidden strength: immunity against nearly…
Maryland health department confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
The Maryland Department of Health said Friday that an adult living in central Maryland has tested positive for…
COVID levels tick up in Mass. as ‘Stratus’ variant dominates
The increase makes sense for this time of year, as people spend more time indoors in air-conditioned spaces…