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business9 hours ago•1 min saved

Lilly bets $4B on infectious-disease push with three acquisitions

Eli Lilly said it will buy Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and The Vaccine Company for almost $4 billion in cash to expand infectious-disease R&D, sending its shares higher in premarket trading. Curevo develops a shingles vaccine, LimmaTech targets resistant bacterial pathogens including STIs, and The Vaccine Company advances in vivo nanoparticle delivery technologies for drugs, genes, and diagnostics. The move comes as Lilly relies on Zepbound and Mounjaro for strong revenue and introduces Foundayo to compete with Novo Nordisk in obesity treatments.

via CNBC|

#acquisitions #business #eli-lilly

health11 hours ago•21 min saved

Ebola Evacuation Sheds Light on Congo Crisis as Colleagues Die

An American missionary physician evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo after Ebola exposure waits in a Prague hospital room for a possible diagnosis, recounting how Congolese colleagues are dying as he expresses gratitude for his care while lamenting the lack of safeguards for local health workers amid a severe outbreak.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-republic-of-the-congo #disease-outbreaks #ebola-virus

health1 day ago•6 min saved

What Causes Five Million Child Deaths Each Year—and How Can We Stop Them

Five million children die each year, with the global pattern driven by infectious diseases and birth-related causes (including preterm birth and neonatal complications); non-communicable diseases and injuries play smaller roles. In Nigeria, infectious diseases account for about 56% of deaths (malaria being the leading cause) and only about half of births are attended by a skilled professional, while in high-income countries such as the UK, birth complications and chronic diseases predominate. Among older children, injuries and cancers rise in prominence. Most of these deaths are preventable through vaccines, safer births, safer roads, and better neonatal and childhood care, and the article highlights country-level data visualizations to explore trends across four decades.

via Our World in Data|

#birth-complications #child-mortality #health

wellbeing-body1 day ago•19 min saved

Rethinking probiotics: 3 strategies to protect your gut during antibiotics

Probiotic supplements aren’t proven to help during antibiotic courses and may slow gut recovery; most people’s microbiomes rebound after a course, though some antibiotics can cause lasting changes, and probiotics may help only in high‑risk cases to prevent C. difficile. The author endorses prudent antibiotic use and completing prescribed courses, plus three non‑probiotic strategies to bolster the microbiome during therapy.

via The Washington Post|

#antibiotics #diagnosis-and-treatment #gut-health

health2 days ago•19 min saved

Why the hantavirus quarantine lasts six weeks

A hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship that departed from Argentina infected 11 people and killed three; 18 Americans are under a six-week quarantine, longer than guidelines for most contagious diseases. Experts point to Andes hantavirus’s longer incubation period and transmission via bodily fluids, meaning the overall risk to the U.S. public remains low even as authorities maintain extended monitoring to prevent further spread.

via The Washington Post|

#centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention #cruise #disease-outbreaks

health5 days ago•2 min saved

NIAID Acting Head Steps Down, Deepening NIH Leadership Gap

Jeffery Taubenberger, who had been serving as acting director of NIH's National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), reportedly stepped down. His exit would widen NIH's leadership vacuum; the timing and reasons remain unclear, and he is still listed as acting director on the institute's site.

via statnews.com|

#health #infectious-diseases #leadership-vacancy

health6 days ago•21 min saved

Ebola outbreak widens in Congo: what we know about spread and risk

The Congo Ebola outbreak has yielded nearly 600 suspected cases and about 139 deaths; the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or treatments, and the virus spreads through bodily fluids. Containment is difficult due to remote regions and infection-control gaps, prompting WHO mobilization and increased precautionary measures, including enhanced U.S. screening and travel monitoring as the outbreak widens.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-republic-of-the-congo #disease-outbreaks #ebola-virus

health13 days ago•19 min saved

Hantavirus outbreak tests Trump-era health skeptics

A hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic expedition ship has killed three passengers and is testing a slice of the Trump-era health leadership who had publicly questioned pandemic-era public health messaging as they now lead the response to a new, uncertain threat.

via The Washington Post|

#disease-outbreaks #donald-trump #hantavirus

health15 days ago•19 min saved

Tick season alert: 6 tick-borne diseases to watch in the U.S.

Six tick-borne diseases are highlighted as tick season peaks in the United States, including where they’re most common, their typical symptoms and treatments, and how climate-driven tick range expansion is raising risk; the piece emphasizes prompt tick removal and seeking medical care if fever, rash, or flu-like symptoms occur after a bite.

via The Washington Post|

#health #infectious-diseases #lyme-disease

science18 days ago•6 min saved

Hantavirus vaccine gap exposed as cruise-ship outbreak unfolds

The cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak (Andes virus) starkly highlights that there is no approved vaccine or targeted treatment, with decades of vaccine research led by Jay Hooper facing barriers like multi-dose regimens, rarity of human cases complicating trials, and chronic funding gaps. Researchers are exploring neutralizing antibodies as a surrogate for protection and pursuing creative licensing paths, but a traditional phase III trial is difficult due to the virus’s scattered cases. Climate-driven shifts in rodent populations may further elevate future outbreak risks.

via Nature|

#andes-virus #hantavirus #infectious-diseases

health20 days ago•36 min saved

Fiji confronts a rising HIV wave with renewed prevention and care

Fiji is experiencing a surge in HIV infections, prompting health authorities to expand testing, treatment, and prevention efforts. Experts note that stigma and limited access in rural areas challenge progress, underscoring the need for funding and community outreach to curb transmission and protect vulnerable populations.

via Yahoo|

#fiji #health #hiv

world-news23 days ago•26 min saved

NYC Hospitals Brace for World Cup Disease Risks as Fans Arrive

With 1.2 million visitors expected for World Cup games at MetLife Stadium, NYC/NJ health experts have spent years preparing for infectious diseases—from measles and TB to Ebola—and for mass‑casualty events, conducting FEMA-style drills and portable bio-containment exercises with Bellevue Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health, and federal partners under a White House FIFA task force to ensure rapid, safe responses during the tournament.

via New York Post|

#bellevue-hospital #emergency-preparedness #fema

local-news1 month ago•15 min saved

Washoe County records two mpox cases; vaccination urged

Northern Nevada Public Health confirms two mpox (monkeypox) cases in Washoe County, the first in the area since October 2022, with the overall risk to the public remaining low. Vaccines are available for eligible residents, and NNPH’s Family Planning Sexual Health Program has limited mpox vaccine doses (call 775-328-2470 to schedule). The vaccine is given in two doses four weeks apart, and vaccination is especially encouraged for higher-risk groups such as men who have sex with men, individuals with multiple or anonymous partners, occupational exposure, or known exposure. Residents should monitor for symptoms (rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue), avoid close contact if symptomatic, and consult a healthcare provider if exposure or symptoms occur.

via KTVN|

#infectious-diseases #local-news #mpox

health1 month ago•19 min saved

Tick bite playbook: safe removal and when to seek care

During tick season in the U.S., experts advise removing any attached tick promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, pulling upward with steady, constant pressure near the skin, then cleaning the bite area and documenting details (date, location, tick appearance). Save the tick if possible for identification, and monitor for symptoms such as rash, fever, or fatigue in the days to weeks after exposure. Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms or are unsure about the bite, since ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other pathogens.

via The Washington Post|

#health #infectious-diseases #lyme-disease

health1 month ago•30 min saved

Maryland Detects 2026's First Measles Case Linked to Travel

Maryland health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026 in a Baltimore metro traveler who recently traveled internationally; they are conducting contact tracing and urging potentially exposed people to verify their MMR vaccination status, monitor for symptoms for 21 days, and seek medical advice, noting exposure at BWI airport, FastMed Urgent Care, and Sinai Hospital.

via Patch|

#exposure #health #infectious-diseases