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Alberta has documented 812 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease in the last year leading to pneumonia and meningitis. According to infectious disease doctors, the cases are on the rise for individuals of all ages and are the highest the province has ever seen.  To read the full article by…

A federal court appeal in New Jersey found that individuals refusing to wear a mask during board meetings in the school district was not protected by the first amendment of free speech in the constitution. The suit was caused by the plaintiff's claims that their free speech rights were being…

A sobering report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that annual cancer cases will rise from 20 million in 2022 to over 35 million in 2050, representing a 77% increase. Causes of this predicted rise in cases are the aging population and increases in obesity, air pollution, tobacco…

The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revamped its smoking cessation campaign titled “Tips from Former Smokers”. The campaign features the personal anecdotes of 45 former smokers, which are broadcasted on television commercials and in print publications. The newest feature of the initiative…

Misinformation may be fueled by "wellness influencers", beginning with anti-vaccine information after COVID. After the pandemic, some influencers attempted to remain relevant by spreading climate misinformation to younger followers. The climate misinformation also includes mistrust of authorities…

According to a new study found that the Mediterranean Diet, voted the best diet overall by the US News and World Report, can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study examined individuals who did and did not participate in the Mediterranean diet and found that those who were following the…

A recent study, published Thursday, offers a potential explanation as to why women may have more autoimmune diseases. The research suggests that a set of molecules that act on the extra X chromosome carried by women can sometimes confuse the immune system. It may be possible to base future…

Washington State faces its first outbreak of a rare deadly fungal infection caused by Candida auris. 90% of Candida auris strains are resistant to common antifungal medications. The fungus has been reported in 36 states and is mostly detected in hospitals, with health officials predicting it will…

A new variant of COVID-19 has spiked, making up 86% of cases in the country. The variant, JN.1, has surged due to a lack of COVID-19 vaccinations and because our immune systems haven't been able to keep up. The most recent vaccinations from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax are all expected to…

Mosquito-borne illnesses, such as malaria, dengue, and yellow fever, kill over 700,000 people annually. However, using gene editing, a company called Oxitec has developed mosquitoes unable to produce female mosquitoes, the mosquitoes that spread these deadly diseases. These genetically engineered…

Research combining the work of international experts has identified 13 biomarkers that can help scientists more accurately predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Previous risk scores have been proven to be outdated and poorly designed for diverse…

A study based out of Los Angeles has found that infants born to mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy present with disproportionately high rates of respiratory distress at or directly after birth. While none of the 200 infants in the study tested positive for COVID-19 upon birth, 17% of…

Scientists state that the drought impacting the Amazon river since June is the most severe drought the region has experienced in 45 years. According to the World Weather Attribution Group, human caused climate change was the biggest driving factor behind the drought, also increasing the possibility…

According to the WHO, there has been a 45 fold increase in measles cases in the UK. In 2022, there was a recorded 91 cases of measles, and in 2023, 42,200 cases were recorded. UK health officials speculate that the rise in cases in the last year is a result of declining vaccination rates amongst…