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As monkeypox cases start to decline in the United States, experts say that out of the 25,000 total monkeypox cases so far, deaths are rare. However, it can be difficult to confirm whether a patient dies with monkeypox in their system or if their death was directly caused by monkeypox.  To read more…

Rapid analysis of Florida's Hurricane Ian has found that as a result of two centuries of greenhouse gas pollution, the hurricane's rainfall was made 10% worse. President Biden has stated that Hurricane Ian may rank among the nation's most destructive storms in history, and the death toll will…

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In light of the era of COVID-19, more infectious disease outbreaks are going to become more common, scientists are warning. It is theorized that the two biggest causes of infectious diseases running rampant in today's world are globalization and climate change.  To read the full article on TIME,…

As the flu season approaches, scientists are becoming concerned with the possibility of a dual outbreak of COVID-19 and the flu this fall season. To better protect yourself, it is recommended to get the flu shot around October to November in order to maximize immunity. To read the full article by…

These coming weeks, Tropical Storm Kay approaches the north as a Category 1 hurricane, creating a climate crisis-fueled heatwave. Rain has begun falling from far Southern California and far southwest Arizona, with increased risk of flash flooding. In the meantime, wildfires continue to burn in…

Wastewater testing was first introduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020. Efforts expanded throughout the pandemic once officials realized that cases could be detected much more quickly through wastewater surveillance than regular testing. With the emergence of the monkeypox…

A rapid increase in the spread of STD's has prompted scientists to call for reforms in STD prevention measures. Because of the widespread increase in infection, a major concern is congenital syphilis, which impacts the offspring of impacted individuals and can cause major health issues.…

In China’s Shandong and Henan provinces, Chinese scientists have announced 35 infected cases of the new Langya henipavirus. With symptoms found in both humans and animals, this pathogen causes fever, cough, and fatigue – possibly related to the early days of COVID-19. However, there are no reports…

Wastewater surveillance techniques have been used in the early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks. They are now being used to monitor monkeypox infections in cities with a high propensity for monkeypox cases such as San Fransico and other cities. The use of this technology has been on the rise since…

With record-high temperatures occurring throughout Greece to Sctoland, an upwards number of 37,000 people have been forced to evacuate in the past week. Despite the best efforts of the firefighters, several major wildfires continue to ablaze, causing panic to senior citizens and passerbys alike.…

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A new review by the FDA came out on Saturday which indicated that the Pfizer vaccine would be safe for use in children ages 5-11. In documents from Pfizer and their partners at BioNTech showed that the vaccine was around 91% effective in the age group. This review came just one week before the…

On Thursday of this week, vaccine advisors to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to approve emergency authorization of a third booster shot of the Moderna vaccine. The approved booster vaccine is half the dosage of the first 100 microgram dose given to individuals. The committee…