As the Trump administration sought to reassure Americans this week that a potential hantavirus outbreak posed little risk to the public, Dr. Brian Christine, one of the top public health officials in charge of infectious disease policy, stood before reporters…

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Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province. The Africa CDC reported 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths so far. Most cases and deaths are in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. The agency said that fo…

Ontario County is investigating a suspected case of locally acquired hantavirus, according to a release from Kate Ott, the county's public health director.

A casual conversation between graduate students helped spark a breakthrough in aging research at Mayo Clinic. Researchers discovered that tiny synthetic DNA molecules called aptamers can selectively attach to senescent “zombie cells,” which are linked to agin…

Health-evidence reviewers reverse recommendation on a blood test that detects a biomarker of a common cancer after decades of controversy.

A common blood pressure drug may help a major class of cancer therapies work far better than expected. A widely prescribed blood pressure drug may have an unexpected second life as a cancer therapy booster. Researchers at Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) have di…

GLP‑1 medications remain one of the most popular weight loss drugs on the market, but new research suggests consistency may be key to maintaining their effectiveness.

A new study finds that eating eggs regularly may lower your Alzheimer's risk by up to 27%. See the science-backed details and tips for your diet.