CDC warns of drug-resistant salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry
Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to backyard poultry that has sickened at least 34 people since February
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South Carolina’s measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
South Carolina’s measles outbreak, which was the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years, is over
Care home manager struck off over ‘horrific’ restraining of disabled person
A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.
The myth of the magically powerful placebo returns
It’s been a long time since I’ve written about the deceptive narratives around placebos promoted by supporters of alternative medicine. Unfortunately, a new article claiming
Can doula care improve pregnancy outcomes?
The role of doulas in maternal care is evolving, with studies suggesting improved health outcomes, yet further research is needed for comprehensive insights.
Scientists map 239 human-infective RNA viruses to track future outbreak risks
Researchers updated the global catalogue of human-infective RNA viruses to 239 ICTV-recognised species, incorporating taxonomy, discovery dates, locations, genome links, host range, transmissibility, and transmission
Engineered cells boost production of gene editing delivery vehicles
Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing machinery into the right cells efficiently
International consortia honored for advancing stem cell research collaboration
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has named CorEUstem COST Action and Stem Cell COREdinates as the recipients of the 2026 ISSCR Public
Glycocalyx modification boosts immune cell targeting against B lymphoma
A new study published in Engineering provides mechanistic insights into live-cell glycocalyx engineering and supports the rational design of next-generation adoptive cell therapies (ACTs) against
UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
How a surgeon kept a Sudan hospital functioning on the war’s front line
A soft-spoken surgeon kept a hospital running on the front line of Sudan’s war as many staffers fled
Federal appellate court okays Planned Parenthood funding halt
A three-judge panel overturned an injunction stopping the Trump administration from halting Medicaid funding for abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Controversial CDC panel to review aluminum salts used in many vaccines
A controversial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel is gearing up to review the “safety” of a common additive used in many vaccines.
In lawsuit, San Francisco says food companies created ‘healthcare crisis’
Many of the nation’s best-known food brands make ultra-processed foods that are dangerous to eat and use deceptive marketing to sell them, San Francisco officials