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A 131-case diphtheria outbreak in Australia’s Northern Territory showed how toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae can re-emerge even in highly vaccinated populations. Genomic and epidemiological evidence linked most cases to a dominant ST381 strain, with transmission shaped by overcrowding, poor skin health, and persistent health inequities.

Transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) is a life-threatening complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in which systemic complement activation induces endothelial injury, leading to microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and organ dysfunction. TA-TMA often progresses rapidly and has historically been associated with high mortality. Over the last deca…

FDA did not identify deficiencies in ByHeart’s production facilities that could explain the outbreak, but a powdered milk ingredient did test positive for C. botulinum. ByHeart is developing an action plan based on data generated from the investigations.

Nara Organics recalled its baby formula after a California child and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, federal officials said.

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation When an orphanage in Bunia took in a newborn baby after his mother died from Ebola, the nuns who ran it hoped they were giving the infant a chance for life. The baby survived for only another two weeks. Now four of the nuns who cared for him have fallen sick…

Hepatitis C virus infection affects over 58 million individuals and is responsible for 290,000 annual deaths. The infection spread in the past via blood transfusion and iatrogenic transmission due to the use of non-sterilized glass syringes mostly in developing countries (Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Egypt) but even in Italy. High-income countries have achieved successful results […]

As Ebola rages, Moderna and others are racing to develop an mRNA vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo virus driving the current outbreak

Poolbeg Pharma to test the treatment in NHS hospitals and says it is also developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill A London-based startup is about to trial a drug at six NHS hospitals that could stop people on cancer immunotherapy getting a life-threatening side-effect. Poolbeg Pharma said its oral drug POLB 001 could make treatment for blood cancer safer by preventing cytokine release syndrome (CRS) …

Santa Clara County health officials are warning of potential measles exposure at SFO international terminal and two San Jose businesses.

Nature Communications, Published online: 13 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74323-2 Using pharmacodynamic, genomic, and transcriptomic analyses, authors show that amoxicillin clavulanic acid selectively eradicates TEM-1-producing Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections by exploiting high urinary clavulanate exposure.

A new study found that omega-3 fatty acids preserve neurons and maintain healthy breathing rates in mice with Parkinson's disease. The findings suggest fish oil could be a vital add-on therapy for patients facing respiratory complications.

Live Science spoke with two authors of a "progress report" detailing America's ongoing measles outbreak.

Advances in high-throughput technologies, digital phenotyping, and increased accessibility of publicly available datasets offer opportunities for big data to be applied in infectious disease surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome prediction. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have emerged as promising tools to analyze complex clinical and molecular data. However, it r…

A new experimental vaccine developed by Scripps Research could offer a powerful new way to prevent fentanyl overdoses by stopping the drug before it reaches the brain. Rather than targeting only fentanyl itself, the vaccine trains the immune system to recognize a broad range of fentanyl-related designer drugs, including some of the most dangerous variants.

US aid cuts and proposed treatment centres in Kenya are stirring anger, while front-line resources are needed urgently to contain the crisis

Women with HIV most often die from preventable, trauma-related conditions like substance use and mental illness - not the virus itself. Yet, these leading causes are largely missing from official death records, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Tuberculosis (TB) is among the main infectious diseases responsible for global mortality worldwide. Cases in India, markedly contribute to the global TB burden.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) - even mild concussions - may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal communication, long-term memory, and cognition, according to University of California, Riverside research investigating how the brain's immune system responds after injury.

When two people get the same infection, their outcomes can be very different. One person may recover quickly with few symptoms, while another may become seriously ill or even die. Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why this happens. Age, genetics, existing health conditions, and lifestyle all play important roles, but researchers are increasingly […] The post Could a Simple Nutrie…