Since the global monkeypox outbreak began in May 2022, more than 22,000 cases have been confirmed in countries around the world. More than 5,000 of those cases have been recorded in the U.S., with many clustered in hotspots including New York and California. The virus, which often results in a blister-like rash and spreads through … Read more
Nobody saw SARS-CoV-2 coming. In the early days of the pandemic, researchers were scrambling to collect samples from people who had mysteriously developed fevers, coughs, and breathing problems. Pretty soon, they realized that the disease-causing culprit was a new virus humans hadn’t seen before. And the world, lacking a coordinated global response, was unprepared. Some … Read more
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With the extremely contagious BA.5 variant spreading, and research showing people are often infectious for more than five days, CDC guidance has drawn criticism from some infectious-disease experts. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
A closer look at the chemicals in sunscreen and safety with experts’ takes on oxybenzone, sprays, benzene and more. View original article Contributor: Sally Wadyka
As temperatures continue to rise, researchers warn, malnutrition in low-income countries will, too — potentially undoing decades of progress. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
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