Ebola Confirmed to Be an STD: What This Means for Public Health

Ebola Confirmed to Be an STD: What This Means for Public Health

Study confirms Ebola can be sexually transmitted

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2015
Where to Hide in Case of a Zombie Apocalypse, as Explained by Science

Where to Hide in Case of a Zombie Apocalypse, as Explained by Science

Study finds guys and gals should hide in the Rocky Mountains should a zombie apocalypse ever hit the US

Raindrops Spread Pathogens and Fuel Disease Outbreaks, No Joke

Raindrops Spread Pathogens and Fuel Disease Outbreaks, No Joke

Study finds raindrops act as dispersing agents, can send pathogens far, far away from their headquarters

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 20th, 2014
Caramel Apples Contaminated with Listeria Kill 5 People in the US

Caramel Apples Contaminated with Listeria Kill 5 People in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the contaminated apples have so far sickened nearly 30 people

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 15th, 2014
A 2-Year-Old Boy Is Behind the Ebola Epidemic, Report Claims

A 2-Year-Old Boy Is Behind the Ebola Epidemic, Report Claims

The virus first infected this child in Guinea, later moved on to his family and to other people in the community

Why It's Never Ever OK to Shout “I Have Ebola” on a Plane

Why It's Never Ever OK to Shout “I Have Ebola” on a Plane

Or in the supermarket, or in church, or even in the comfort of your own private, personal home for that matter

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 2nd, 2014
How the Ebola Outbreak Could Fuel a Malaria Epidemic

How the Ebola Outbreak Could Fuel a Malaria Epidemic

Following the Ebola outbreak, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone all pulled the plug on malaria control efforts

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2014
US Pledges 3,000 Troops and $750M (€579M) to Fight the Ebola Outbreak

US Pledges 3,000 Troops and $750M (€579M) to Fight the Ebola Outbreak

President Barack Obama says the outbreak is “spiraling out of control,” must be put an end to immediately

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 6th, 2014
A Simple Blood Transfusion Could Treat Deadly Ebola Disease

A Simple Blood Transfusion Could Treat Deadly Ebola Disease

The idea is to transfer whole blood or purified serum from survivors to those infected

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2014
World Health Organization OKs Ebola Drug Trials

World Health Organization OKs Ebola Drug Trials

It has not yet been decided what drugs and vaccines are to be tested

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 29th, 2014
WHO: $490M (€371.4M) Needed to Contain the Ongoing Ebola Outbreak

WHO: $490M (€371.4M) Needed to Contain the Ongoing Ebola Outbreak

Even with such an investment, 20,000 people will still be infected in the months to come

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 14th, 2014
This Is How the Ebola Virus Disables the Body's Immune Response

This Is How the Ebola Virus Disables the Body's Immune Response

The virus produces a protein that stops the immune system from attacking it

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 13th, 2014
WHO Approves Use of Experimental Treatment Against Ebola Virus Disease

WHO Approves Use of Experimental Treatment Against Ebola Virus Disease

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest ever recorded in history

The Ebola Virus Is Actually a Pretty Cool Little Fellow

The Ebola Virus Is Actually a Pretty Cool Little Fellow

Strictly scientifically speaking, the Ebola virus is well worthy of our admiration

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 8th, 2014
West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Is an “Extraordinary Event,” the Largest to Date

West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Is an “Extraordinary Event,” the Largest to Date

The Ebola outbreak is a threat to international public health, specialists with WHO warn

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 25th, 2013
Mystery Stomach Bug Sickens over 270 People Across the US

Mystery Stomach Bug Sickens over 270 People Across the US

The CDC and the FDA believe imported produce is to blame for the outbreak

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 24th, 2013
Norovirus Outbreak Reported in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks

Norovirus Outbreak Reported in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks

The virus has infected dozens of visitors, park employees

 
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