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Infectious Diseases
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livemint.comworld6 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
Venezuelan physicians report untreated wounds and infectious diseases as the primary threats to survivors one week after twin earthquakes struck the country. Rescue teams from more than two dozen countries continue operations despite the passage of the typical 72-hour survival wi…
manilatimes.netpolitics13 days ago
Senator Subpoenas Former Health Official to Testify on Pandemic Origins
A Republican senator issued a subpoena requiring former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in July. The subpoena follows earlier negotiations over documents and testimony.
citizen.co.zaworld29 days ago
South African Researcher to Receive 2026 Maxwell Finland Award
Professor Shabir A. Madhi of the University of the Witwatersrand will receive the 2026 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases announced the honor on 8 June 2026.
foxnews.comscience43 days ago
Trump administration limits NIAID contact with WHO during virus outbreaks
The Trump administration has directed National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases staff to stop direct communication with the World Health Organization. Limited participation in virtual meetings is now allowed under restrictions.
freepressjournal.inworld44 days ago
WHO Director-General Urges Action on Ebola Outbreak and Pandemic Preparedness
Tedros Ghebreyesus warned Saturday that recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks show ongoing global vulnerability to infectious diseases. Ugandan authorities confirmed three new cases of the Bundibugyo strain, bringing the national total to five.
app.buzzsumo.comscience47 days ago
NIAID Acting Director Steps Down After Leadership Changes
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Jeffery Taubenberger has stepped aside as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The move follows earlier departures among senior NIAID officials since early 2025.
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Statscience56 days ago
Alcohol Causes Nearly 500 U.S. Deaths Daily With Limited Policy Response
Alcohol is linked to nearly 500 deaths per day in the United States, exceeding the annual toll of all infectious diseases combined. A STAT investigation found alcohol-related deaths and injuries have risen since 2020, with emergency department visits nearly doubling between 2003…
news.ycombinator.comscience57 days ago
Prediction Markets See Nearly $9M in Wagers on 2025 US Measles Case Totals
Prediction markets have seen heavy wagering on the spread of measles in the United States, with some evidence the forecasts are accurate enough to aid disease modelling. The markets trace their origins to 1988 University of Iowa research on election forecasting before expanding t…
world69 days agoUpdated
Former Fauci Adviser David Morens Indicted on Charges of Concealing Records
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, faces federal charges for allegedly hiding communications and falsifying records to evade Freedom of Information Act requests. The indictment accuses him of conspi…
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New Scientistscience70 days ago
$9 Million Bet on US Measles Forecasts in Prediction Markets Since January 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket have seen nearly $9 million in bets on US measles cases since January 2026. These markets, which originated from academic research, have shown some accuracy in forecasting disease outbreaks. Experts suggest they could provide useful data f…
naturalnews.comworld91 days ago
CDC Temporarily Pauses Testing for 31 Infectious Diseases and Parasites
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has paused testing of samples from state and local health departments for 31 infectious diseases and parasites, including rabies, chickenpox and Epstein-Barr virus. The pause is part of a routine review of testing quality launched in…