Symptoms and spread of the subvariant COVID Omicron XEC
Fall begins on Sunday, and with the change of seasons, a new COVID subvariant that circulated in Europe during the summer has found its way to the United States. This emerging sublineage, called XEC, comes from the omicron variant of…
According to the CDC, the egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak. Is there any in Texas?
How to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses In 2018, there were food recalls for everything from eggs to ham to romaine lettuce. Learn about the risks of food poisoning and how to protect yourself. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star When grocery…
Salmonella outbreak being investigated in nine states
Why food recalls are increasing E. coli bacteria, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled foods. The number of food recalls is actually increasing. But that could actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY…
West Nile hit Dr. Fauci like a “truck.” What you should know about the virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for several days due to an infection with the West Nile virus. As mosquito season reaches its peak in the United States, a prominent public health figure…
Poisonous “spiny fireworms” wash up near Corpus Christi
Watch: Sea creatures could be an extremely rare species of whale Scientists believe that a whale washed up on a New Zealand beach could be an extremely rare spade-toothed whale. Spiny fireworms wash up on Mustang Island near Corpus Christi…
Key drug doesn’t work against deadly new Mpox virus, study says – POLITICO
“These results are disappointing, but they provide us with important information and underscore the need to identify other therapeutic candidates for Mpox as we continue research into the use of tecovirimat in other populations with Mpox,” said Jeanne Marrazzo, director…
Experimental malaria vaccine promises protection for pregnant women
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported studies of an experimental malaria vaccine in healthy adults in Mali found that all three treatment regimens tested were safe. One of the studies enrolled 300 healthy women ages 18 to 38 who planned…
Groundbreaking malaria vaccine offers long-term protection for pregnant women
In a The Lancet Infectious Diseases (Safety and efficacy of PfSPZ malaria vaccine in healthy adults and women attempting to conceive in Mali: two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 and 2 trials) A team led by researchers from the Malaria…
Warning issued on consumption of shellfish from recreational fishing | Lifestyles
The California Department of Public Health has found dangerous levels of domoic acid in mussels in Santa Barbara County and issued a warning on Friday not to consume shellfish harvested for recreational or sporting purposes. Commercially harvested shellfish — the…
