Measles resurges amid declining vaccination rates The CDC has identified 625 people over age 20 with the disease this year; In 2025, 11% of those infected required hospitalization
Cyclospora: group of parasites that wreak havoc through contamination of agricultural products The CDC says it's common for cases to rise in the summer, but several states are seeing unusual increases.
Inappropriate prescribing: patients with sinusitis often receive antibiotics, even when they do not need them Factors such as cough and symptoms that lasted seven to nine days were identified as predictors of inappropriate prescribing.
Has the hantavirus epidemic ended?: last passengers who were under quarantine released Health authorities are still investigating the possibility of transmission of the Andes virus between humans. The recent outbreak recorded 13 identified cases
Find out what the symptoms of worms in adults are, a problem that does not distinguish ages Lack of information about worm symptoms in adults causes late diagnoses that lead to avoidable complications
Vaccines against HPV allow establishing deadlines for the elimination of cervical cancer With the WHO supporting the HPV vaccine, 164 countries implement its use, highlighting the Australian model that seeks to eradicate the disease by 2035
Be careful when giving antibiotics to children Experts suggest that the risks of adverse reactions should be considered when prescribing antibiotics
Health benefits of donating blood: what you should know Donating blood is not only a gesture of generosity towards those who need it most, but it can also become a beneficial practice
Newsom's budget fails to protect immigrants Leaders warn that it includes new cuts that will exacerbate the damage of Trump's H1 law
Flu vaccine: where to get it for free in the U.S. and why it's key this year The flu vaccine is free for millions of people in the U.S. With new strains circulating, immunization is key. Where to get it for free.
Virginia family sues Delta and KLM airlines after being bitten by bedbugs during flight The family claims the bites caused welts, injuries, and itchy rashes on their torso and limbs
COVID projections for 2026: Will it remain a threat or just a dire memory? Experts suggest that a new variant with greater transmissibility or resistance to previous immunity could emerge
Single-dose oral antibiotic developed for the treatment of gonorrhea This drug represents a potential solution in a field where options are limited
Cuts in NIH funding have affected more than 74,000 people enrolled in 383 experiments Cuts have led to patients losing access to treatments, and many have seen their clinical trials delayed or canceled
