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A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease
A new study out of Northwestern Medicine finds evidence of the human pegivirus in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but not in the brains of people without the neurological condition.
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RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in mRNA Vaccine Research Projects
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2025
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has canceled nearly $500 million in grants and contracts meant to support mRNA vaccine development, the agency announced Tu...
Florida House Cat's Latest Conquest Yields New Virus Discovery
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- July 17, 2025
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Florida virologist John Lednicky couldn’t have a more devoted research partner than his sleek black house cat Pepper.
Pepper, an avid hunter who often leaves "gifts" for his people, made news last year for ...
Illinois Reports First West Nile Virus Case of 2025
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- June 26, 2025
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Illinois has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this year, health officials say.
The person, who lives in southern Illinois, was hospitalized with complications from the mosquito-borne virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
A New UV Light May Help Stop Future Pandemics
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- April 10, 2025
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Five years after COVID-19 first hit the United States, scientists are already brainstorming how to stop the next big virus.
One possible solution? A special kind of ultraviolet light called far-UVC, CBS News reported.
Unlike regular UVC light, which can be...
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- February 26, 2025
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Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
CIA Now Backs Lab Leak Theory for COVID-19, But Confidence Remains Low
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 27, 2025
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After years of speculation, the CIA has weighed in yet again: A lab leak is now considered the likely origin of the COVID pandemic.
However, the agency admits it has "low confidence" in its conclusion and says both a natural origin and a research-related incident a...
Bird Flu Found in Georgia Commercial Poultry for First Time
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 21, 2025
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For the first time, bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia.
The case -- confirmed in Elbert County by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service -- inv...
CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 17, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms, as the H5N1 avian inf...
Bird Flu Kills 20 Million Chickens in U.S., Driving Egg Prices Sky-High
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 14, 2025
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A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows...
Tragic Pet Cat Deaths Linked to Bird Flu in Raw Milk
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 13, 2025
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A California man's tragic story highlights the growing risks associated with bird flu infections in domestic animals.
Joseph Journell of San Bernadino lost two of his beloved cats, a 14-year-old tabby, Alexander, and Tuxsie, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, after they drank raw ...
More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 8, 2025
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That cold sore on your lip might be painful and unsightly, but it could also be a harbinger of debilitating brain aging.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 7, 2025
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A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December of last year, marking the first known U.S. death from the virus.
The patient who, "was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions," state health officials anno...
Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 6, 2025
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A norovirus outbreak aboard the P&O Cruises’ Arcadia ship last fall left dozens of passengers confined to their cabins and is now linked to the death of...
Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- January 2, 2025
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A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a
Norovirus Cases Are Up in Pockets of the U.S.
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- December 30, 2024
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Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, is surging across the United States this winter, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary, Causing Quarantine
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- December 27, 2024
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A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed 20 big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center of Washington, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Shelton, Wash.
The deaths, which include four cougars and a half-Bengal tiger, have led the sanctuary to declare a quarantine to preven...
Study Warns That Cats Might Be Bird Flu Carriers
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- December 12, 2024
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Picture this: a beloved cat, playful and healthy one day, falls mysteriously ill the next. Soon after, the shocking culprit is revealed -- bird flu, a virus that most people associate with poultry and wild birds.
Now, scientists are warning that domestic cats could pote...
Mystery Illness Outbreak in Congo May Be Malaria
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 12, 2024
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There's early evidence that a mysterious flu-like illness that has sickened 416 people and left 75 dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo over recent weeks may be malaria.
Laboratory samples taken from infected people are suggestive of malaria, although more research i...
USDA Orders Testing of Milk Supply for Presence of Bird Flu Virus
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 6, 2024
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Faced with rising cases of bird flu virus being detected in raw milk in California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday announced it would mandate testing for the virus in milk nationwide.
The National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) "builds on measures take...
California Farm Expands Raw Milk Recall After Bird Flu Virus Found in More Samples
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 5, 2024
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A California dairy farm has expanded a recall of its raw milk and cream after state health officials discovered bird flu virus in more milk samples.
In a notice posted Tuesday, Fresno-based Raw Farm LLC said it has now r...
Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in Congo
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 5, 2024
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to try to identify the cause of a mysterious, flu-like illness that has sickened 376 people and left 79 dead in that country.
In a alert pos...
Genomic Test Might Quickly Diagnose Any Type of Infection
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- November 12, 2024
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A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in the human body, whether it’s a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite, researchers say.
Doctors have been using the genetic test for more than a decade to i...
Iowa Resident Dies of Suspected Lassa Fever After Trip to West Africa
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- October 29, 2024
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Health officials are investigating the case of an Iowa resident who died of Lassa fever after traveling recently to West Africa.
The Ebola-like virus is rarely seen in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"The CDC and...
Here's Where Viruses Love to Lurk in Your Bathroom
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 9, 2024
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The bad news first: shower heads and toothbrushes in an average bathroom are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses, most of which have never been seen before, a new study finds.
Now, the good news.
These viruses target bacteria, not people, and co...
Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 25, 2024
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A non-drug nasal spray could theoretically help stop the spread of respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 better than wearing a mask, a new study suggests.
The spray uses i...
What Is the EEE Mosquito-Borne Virus?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- September 3, 2024
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New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.
A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE, which is spread by mosquito bites, according to a
Ancient Viruses Might Be Spurring Modern-Day Cancers
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 19, 2024
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Cancer growth can be fueled by flecks of ancient viral DNA lodged into the genetics of modern humans, a new study says.
Overall, about 8% of the human genome is made of bits of DNA left behind by viruses that infected our primate ancestors, researchers say.
Called ...
Could OTC Nasal Sprays Ease Colds & Flu and Cut Antibiotic Use?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- July 15, 2024
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Over-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat -- antibiotic resistance, researchers report.
Their analysis, which looked at data from nearly 14,000 adults, found that common nasal sprays could help keep upper respiratory trac...
Raw Milk Exposure a Real Bird Flu Risk for Humans, but Fast Spread Unlikely
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- July 10, 2024
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While exposure to raw cow's milk infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus can make you sick, a new study suggests the virus may not spread quickly to other people.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that mice and ferrets got sick with
Scientists Develop High-Tech 'Air Mask' to Ward Off Viruses
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 10, 2024
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An experimental "air mask"could help ward off infectious diseases while people are on the job, researchers report.
The mask uses an air curtain blowing down from the brim of a hard hat to prevent airborne viruses from reaching a worker's eyes, nose and mouth.
The m...
Florida Keys Issues Dengue Fever Alert After Two Cases Reported There
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- July 3, 2024
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Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne disease were reported there.
In the alert, issued this week by the Monroe County Depar...
Why Were Kids Hit Less Hard by COVID? New Study Offers Clues
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- July 3, 2024
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Your children's never-ending colds and sniffles may have protected them from the worst effects of COVID-19, new research suggests.
Throughout the pandemic, it was clear that the SARS-CoV-2 virus tends to cause less severe symptoms in
FDA Study Shows Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu in Milk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- July 1, 2024
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As bird flu continues to spread among U.S. dairy cows, reassuring new government research finds the pasteurization process widely used in the industry effectively kills all bird flu virus in milk.
FDA Says First Round of Tests Show No Live Virus in Pasteurized Milk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- April 29, 2024
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Live bird flu virus has not been found in any of the first batch of retail milk samples tested, federal health officials said Friday.
Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows, the early findings should reassure the public that the milk sold in stores remai...
Dairy Cows Moved Across State Lines Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- April 25, 2024
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As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it will start requiring testing of the animals if they are moved across state lines.
The "USDA has identified [bird flu] spread between cows within t...
Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- February 14, 2024
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Alaska health officials say a man in that state has died after contracting Alaskapox, a rare virus that mostly infects small mammals.
In a statement, the Alaska Section of Epidemiology said the patient was ...
Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 15, 2023
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Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a new government alert warned Thursday.
There is an "urgent need"to boost vaccination rates as the trio of viruses spread through ...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.
Instead, the spike can ...
Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- November 17, 2023
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Air filters might help keep the air in your home fresh, but a new review finds they don't appear to reduce your risk of catching an airborne virus.
Technologies designed to make indoor spaces safer from infection are not effective in the real world, researchers from the ...
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster
- November 10, 2023
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FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who are at increased risk of expos...
Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 30, 2023
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A cheap, do-it-yourself air purifier is powerful enough to effectively protect a home from free-floating flu and COVID-19 viruses, according to test results from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The filter, crafted with common hardware store supplies costing $60...
Shortage of Shots That Protect Babies Against RSV Prompts CDC Alert
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell
- October 24, 2023
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Demand for a new shot that protects babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has outpaced supply, prompting U.S. health officials to recommend the doses be saved for high-risk infants.
In an alert post...
Cache Valley Virus: Another Mosquito-Borne Illness Making Inroads in U.S.
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- October 19, 2023
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A potentially deadly infection carried by mosquitoes may be more prevalent than once thought, U.S. health officials report.
Named the Cache Valley virus after the Utah area in which it was first fo...
Could a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- October 18, 2023
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Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change.
The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to those areas.
One of the potential reasons fo...
Serotonin May Play Big Role in Long COVID
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 18, 2023
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New research has uncovered evidence that remnants of the COVID-19 virus may remain in some patients' guts for months, contributing to the lingering symptoms known as long COVID.
The remnants appear to trigger a drop in levels of the chemical serotonin, which may explain ...
Local Rates of Flu, RSV Show Up in a City's Wastewater
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 11, 2023
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Toilet bowls reveal much about the health of a community, alerting scientists to coming outbreaks of flu and other seasonal viruses, researchers say.
COVID Might Raise Odds for Immune Disorders Like Crohn's, Alopecia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- October 10, 2023
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In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.
Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (white skin patches), vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), Crohn's disease, ulcerativ...
Flu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and Your Kids) Need One
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 7, 2023
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It's time to get the flu shot.
They're important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an expert in pediatrics.
Could Folks Suffer From 'Long Colds,' Similar to Long COVID?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 6, 2023
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Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition.
But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes these lasting health impacts -- "long colds" may also exist.
"Our findings s...
In Early Trial, Promising Results for Moderna's Combo COVID-Flu Vaccine
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- October 5, 2023
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Moderna Inc. announced Wednesday that it has seen positive early results with a new vaccine that would guard against four strains of flu plus COVID-19.
In interim findings from a Phase 1/2 trial, the vaccine showed both a strong immune response compared to the standard d...