Tuesday, Mar 11

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from POLG mitochondrial disease, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for rare disease awareness.

Saturday, Mar 08

Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus, a rare disease linked to infected rodents.

Sunday, Mar 02

Texas faces a serious measles outbreak, marking the first U.S. death in nearly a decade amid rising cases and challenges in vaccination rates.

Friday, Feb 21

Chinese scientists discover HKU5-CoV-2 bat coronavirus with potential for human infection, highlighting zoonotic risks similar to COVID-19.

Wednesday, Feb 19

A significant rise in measles cases in Texas and New Mexico has health officials concerned about potential outbreaks amid low vaccination rates.

Sunday, Feb 09

Tim Andrews, a 66-year-old man, becomes the second person to receive a pig kidney transplant, raising hopes in the fight against organ shortages.

Friday, Jan 31

A nurse in Uganda dies from Ebola in Kampala, marking the first fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. Authorities are tracing contacts to contain the spread.

Friday, Jan 31

Kansas is experiencing a significant tuberculosis outbreak, prompting health officials to issue warnings and highlight treatment options.

Thursday, Jan 30

Kansas is experiencing a significant tuberculosis outbreak, the largest in recent US history, with extensive health measures underway to curb its spread.

Wednesday, Jan 29

The detection of H5N9 in U.S. poultry marks a significant concern amid ongoing H5N1 outbreaks, highlighting potential risks for avian and human health.