Health Jul 26 How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation
Health Apr 02 Do adults need a measles booster? An epidemiologist explains who is immune With cases of measles on the rise, a medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels. By Daniel Pastula, The Conversation
Health Feb 15 Lyme disease cases rose in 2022 due to change in reporting requirements An estimated 476,000 Americans are diagnosed with it each year, but only a fraction are officially reported. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Dec 22 Reported dengue cases spiked tenfold over the last generation, WHO says The agency says reported cases soared to a record 5.2 million in 2019, up from 500,000 in 2000, across 129 countries worldwide – and the figures likely understate the actual toll. By Associated Press
Health Nov 07 Health officials recommend more syphilis testing after U.S. newborn cases skyrocketed in 2022 Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns again are on the rise. It has health officials calling for new measures to stop the increase, including encouraging millions of sexually active women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested. By Mike Stobbe, Kenya Hunter, Associated Press
Feb 13 Why coughs can linger long after you recover from an illness By Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation Some coughs can last for weeks or even months following an upper respiratory infection. The good news – albeit not very satisfying – is that most eventually go away on their own. Continue reading
Jul 27 Why polio is extremely rare in the U.S., and how vaccines protect against the virus By William Petri, The Conversation The oral polio vaccine – which is no longer given in the U.S. – relies on a live but weakened virus that can actually be passed from person to person. Continue reading
Jul 26 What are monkeypox symptoms? Here’s what you need to know By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Here’s a look at what we know, who is eligible to get vaccinated and what people can do to protect themselves and others. Continue reading
Jun 21 This common virus can impact babies’ long-term health. Why aren’t more parents aware of it? By Candice Norwood, The 19th Nearly one in three U.S. children will contract cytomegalovirus by age 5, but doctors often do not counsel patients on it or routinely screen newborns for it. Continue reading
Jun 03 2 distinct strains of monkeypox may be present in the U.S., genetic analysis suggests By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Officials are considering the possibility the virus has been circulating undetected for some time. Continue reading