public health Latest nightmare fungus spreads to hospitals in 38 states Ellsworth Toohey

health Scientists warn of urgent need for H5N1 bird flu pandemic preparations Ellsworth Toohey

public health Louisiana resident is first American to die from H5N1 after contact with infected birds, CDC confirms Ellsworth Toohey

Science Two students suspected of contracting Marburg virus test negative Jennifer Sandlin

infectious diseases Tropical virus causes "sloth fever" panic in United States Ellsworth Toohey

public health How Nipah virus could change your personality forever Mark Frauenfelder

infectious diseases Penny lick bowls served up ice cream, with a side of infectious disease Jennifer Sandlin

infectious diseases Vials labeled "Smallpox" found in a Pennsylvania lab freezer Carla Sinclair

infectious diseases Watch: Arizona State Rep. Joseph Chaplik asks why no one was talking about masks during the AIDS epidemic Jason Weisberger

immigration Homeland Security labelled a group of volunteer doctors as "radical political activists" Thom Dunn

Europe European measles outbreak infects 41,000 people, killing 27 of them (so far) Jason Weisberger

art Artist didn't realize his painting was inspired by a parasitic worm in his eye David Pescovitz

activism Panda Express reverses mask ban for employees after public outcry Jennifer Sandlin

Science Study: even mild Covid infections cause immune system damage Jennifer Sandlin

Stories being peddled to low information voters (video) Jason Weisberger

crackpots RFK Jr.'s scary fiction: Measles vaccine "causes blindness…and death" Carla Sinclair

outbreaks Unknown disease spreads to 1,000 people, killing 60 so far in DRC — death 48 hours after symptoms Carla Sinclair

Entertainment Conan O'Brien's parents pass away within three days of each other Ruben Bolling

cats Two more cats die from bird flu after drinking tainted raw milk Jennifer Sandlin

professional quacks Trump-pick RFK Jr. promises to end infectious disease research on Week One (video) Carla Sinclair