CEPI is urgently accelerating the development of three vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), pledging over $60 million to combat the raging outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. No licensed vaccines currently exist for this strain.
A personalized mRNA vaccine combined with Keytruda significantly reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence and death in a clinical trial. The therapy, which trains T cells to target unique tumor neoantigens, showed 68.8% of patients remained cancer-free after five years, compared to 49.1% with Keytruda alone.
Akeso and Summit Therapeutics' experimental lung cancer drug, ivonescimab, reduced the risk of death by 34% in a late-stage trial when combined with chemotherapy. The drug extended survival by a median of four months for patients with squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in China, a statistically significant result.
A 2025 measles outbreak in the US, analyzed in a recent study, shows high hospitalization rates (18.5%) and severe complications, contradicting anti-vaccine claims. Vaccination rates have declined, leading to a surge in outbreaks, threatening the US's measles elimination status.
The World Health Organization reported a significant drop in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with current figures at 437 (321 confirmed, 116 suspected) compared to previous estimates of over 1,000. This reduction is attributed to intensified response efforts and increased testing, which has ruled out many suspected cases as having other illnesses or minor symptoms.
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' are found in drinking water, food, and many products. This article offers advice on reducing exposure, including checking water quality, installing filters, avoiding certain foods, and identifying PFAS-free consumer goods.
Ebola disables the immune system, leading to rapid spread and potential cytokine storms. Treatment relies on supportive care, which is often inaccessible in outbreak epicenters like the DRC due to under-resourced facilities and PPE challenges, contrasting sharply with care available in the US.
Michigan health officials are urging early measles vaccinations for babies due to rising cases, while a shift to hybrid waiver systems for school exemptions sparks controversy and concerns about declining immunization rates.
Michigan health officials are urging parents to vaccinate babies against measles early due to rising cases and record-high opt-outs for school-age children. Efforts to mandate vaccine education for waivers have shifted to a hybrid online/in-person model due to hostility, leading to ongoing debates about vaccine choice.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 282 confirmed cases, with 42 deaths, primarily in Ituri province. Neighboring Uganda has reported one death. Despite challenges from armed groups and wary residents, health workers are celebrating recoveries, with experimental vaccines in development.
Congo reports 282 confirmed Ebola cases, primarily in Ituri province. Five recovered patients, all health workers, shared their joy and relief, highlighting the challenges of early detection and treatment for the rare Bundibugyo virus.
Historian Thomas Levenson categorizes anti-vaccine arguments into three types—wrong, bad, and intolerable—tracing their persistence from the 18th century to the present, despite overwhelming evidence supporting vaccine efficacy and safety.
The US is criticized for its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including travel bans and blocking American citizens from being repatriated
President Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, reports the president is in 'excellent health' and 'fully fit' to serve after a comprehensive medical exam at Walter Reed, despite being 79, weighing 238 pounds, and having a BMI of 29.7, just below obesity threshold.
The Trump administration is refusing to bring back Americans exposed to Ebola from the DRC, initially planning to quarantine them in Kenya, but the plan has been halted by a Kenyan court due to constitutional concerns.
Community attacks on Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are fueled by mistrust, rumors, and cultural practices, highlighting the need for trust-building and adapted burial protocols.
A New York Fed survey reveals higher food insecurity in the U.S. now than during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 10% of families skipping meals and 16% relying on donations, exacerbated by economic strain and rising food prices.
Adults are consuming bovine colostrum, the first milk mammals produce, for purported health benefits like improved gut health and immunity. While early research shows promise, experts caution that more studies are needed and lifestyle changes should be prioritized.
Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak with over 67,000 cases and more than 500 deaths, mostly among young children. The crisis was exacerbated by a 2024 vaccine program disruption under the interim government, leading to vaccine unavailability. The new government, elected in February, has launched a large-scale immunization campaign, vaccinating 18 million children in four weeks, but experts anticipate at least another month before the outbreak subsides.
