A young researcher has died after developing pneumonia of unknown origin at a Russian institute dedicated to studying some of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases. Nearly 200 people have reportedly been placed under observation as authorities investigate what happened, although the figure comes from unofficial reports and has not been fully confirmed by Russian …
A deadly fungus has revealed a disturbing survival trick. Researchers say Candida auris can disappear from the skin’s surface and settle inside hair follicles, where it may remain for more than a month. The discovery could help explain why this drug-resistant superbug is so difficult to eliminate. It also comes as reported U.S. cases continue …
The sudden death of a second Alabama teenager from flu complications in just one week challenges the common assumption that influenza is merely a minor seasonal nuisance. This year’s virus is proving to be particularly aggressive, fueled by a mutated “super flu” variant that is sending hospitalizations skyrocketing and striking down even healthy, active young …
Something uninvited arrived at America’s doorstep weeks ahead of schedule. While families prepare for holiday gatherings and year-end celebrations, a different kind of guest has been making the rounds across the Midwest and Northeast. Wastewater systems tell a story that clinical data alone cannot capture, and what they reveal demands attention. Medical facilities across Indiana, …
Something strange happened during winter 2024/2025. As hospitals filled with flu patients across America, COVID-19 cases dropped to levels few experts predicted. For years, public health officials braced for a “twindemic” each winter, expecting both viruses to surge in tandem. Instead, influenza dominated while SARS-CoV-2 retreated into the background. Was it just a coincidence? Or …