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Date: 2025/01/14 - 02:00

Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around

Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks. Here's how to protect yourself.

Red Blood Cell Infected with Malaria Parasites

Date: 2025/01/03 - 18:30

NIH researchers discover novel class of anti-malaria antibodies

New antibodies could lead to next generation of interventions against malaria.

Photo of a wild bird. To the right is a colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5N1 virus particles (purple).

Date: 2025/01/01 - 02:00

NIH officials assess threat of H5N1

Balancing enhanced vigilance and “business as usual.”

Two oblong shapes clustered close to each other within an irregular mass.

Date: 2024/12/11 - 00:00

NIH Study Finds Tecovirimat Was Safe but Did Not Improve Mpox Resolution or Pain

Study Examined Tecovirimat in Countries Affected by Global Clade II Mpox Outbreak.

A sick older man wearing a face mask massages his head inside a room

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Could COVID-19 Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? Study Offers Clues

New research suggests that COVID-19 infections may have long-term implications for cardiac health, such as increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Young female child covers her mouth coughing

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself

CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent the bacterial infection.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

NIH releases mpox research agenda

Plan will advance knowledge of virus biology to improve detection, treatment and prevention.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 01:25

First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later

NIH-funded study focused on original virus strain, unvaccinated participants during pandemic.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles

Date: 2024/10/19 - 01:25

Mpox vaccine is safe and generates a robust antibody response in adolescents

NIH clinical trial addresses knowledge gap on vaccine use in adolescent populations