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A fungus known for killing trees has infected a human for the first time, causing a pus-filled abscess to grow in his throat
Doctors in India warned that the worsening of global warming "opens Pandora's Box for newer fungal …
Andrea Michelson
Elon Musk's Neuralink raises more cash ahead of human trials next year
Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink raised a further $43 million, SEC filings show, as it p…
Jyoti Mann
Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study shows
The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, found that participants w…
PTI
Omicron-infected deer put scientists on high alert for spillover of new variants to humans
The coronavirus seems widespread among white-tailed deer in the US, raising concerns about the spil…
Aria Bendix
China reports first human infection with H10N3 strain of bird flu in the world
The patient, a 41-year-old man from Zhenjiang city, is currently in a stable condition and meets…
PTI
A mysterious respiratory illness that infects dogs is spreading across the US. Here's how to protect your pooch, and what to do if you think they have it.
A mysterious respiratory canine illness is spreading. A veterinarian advises to keep your dog isola…
Maiya Focht
This smart bandage senses and treats bacterial infections 25% faster
Some wounds just won’t heal because diseases like diabetes and suppressed immune systems often stac…
World's first case of human infection with bird flu in Russia
All the necessary measures were taken immediately to protect humans and animals, and the infec…
I wrapped my shoes and socks in plastic bags and tape at Burning Man to avoid getting infections from the alkaline dust after heavy rain
A seven-time Burning Man attendee told Insider this year's water-logged festival sparked inspiring …
Erin Snodgrass,Joshua Zitser
Bacteria in your mouth can cause a flesh-eating infection. Don't bite people (without consent).
A man recently contracted a flesh-eating infection after a relative bit his leg. His doctor told In…
Mia de Graaf
'The Last of Us' finally explains exactly how Ellie became immune to the cordyceps infection
The season-one finale of "The Last of Us" expands on the video-game franchise to explain how and wh…
Kirsten Acuna
Vietnam on alert after human cases of pig-related disease discovered
Vietnam's Health Ministry has urged medical facilities to be vigilant for suspected cases of strept…
A viral TikTok is warning against eating raw oysters this summer, but Vibrio infections and other issues are still relatively rare
Raw oysters can contain a bacteria called Vibrio, but getting sick from it is rarer than you might …
Erin McDowell
Brain-eating amoeba infections keep spreading to new areas across the US
The brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri was found in an Iowa lake and a Nebraska river for the fi…
Andrea Michelson
Scientists now have a map for how Coronavirus infects the human body
The hunt for a cure to the Coronavirus may not be on the market yet, but scientists are scrambling …
Monkeypox: 95% spread occurred via sexual activity, says study
Sexual closeness is the most likely route of transmission in 95 per cent of monkeypox cases, accord…
Novel coronavirus may infect human intestines as well: Study
In addition to reporting the creation of the first bat intestinal organoid, the study also include…
PTI
Leprosy has the potential to help regrow damaged livers finds new study
Researchers have discovered that parasites associated with leprosy can reprogramme cells to increas…
ANI
A man lost part of his vision due to cat scratch disease, a rare infection that can be spread by kittens
A 47-year-old man who had recently adopted a cat got sick with a fever and headache, according to a…
Andrea Michelson
Just when we were starting to see COVID and RSV rates drop this spring, another type of virus contributed to a spike in respiratory infections
Symptoms of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness o…