- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 19th, 2015
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
Study finds guys and gals should hide in the Rocky Mountains should a zombie apocalypse ever hit the US
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 4th, 2015
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
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
The virus first infected this child in Guinea, later moved on to his family and to other people in the community
- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 11th, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest ever recorded in history
- Editorials
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 9th, 2014
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
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
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
The virus has infected dozens of visitors, park employees