Infection
How Does Monkeypox Spread? Biden Declares Public Health Emergency
As of August 3, there were a total of 6,617 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Utah Woman Gets Flesh-Eating Bacteria From Infected Spider Bites
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou was bitten by spiders 15 times and is now thought to have a flesh-eating bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis.
Fact Check: Can Monkeypox Spread Through Contact With Clothes?
Ever since the monkeypox outbreak began a few months ago, there has been confusion as to how it spreads. Newsweek has the answers.
Dad Loses Part of His Intestines to 'Rare' Infection After Eating Oysters
Chris Thurman has undergone nine surgeries after falling ill on a family trip. Doctors believe it was caused by eating oysters.
How Does the Brain-Eating Amoeba Naegleria fowleri Kill You?
The Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause a "devastating" infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, which has a fatality rate of around 97 percent.
Man Staying at Sister's Rages as She Walks Around in Underwear, Sparks Fury
Several users on Reddit have called the man "sexist" and "rude" for his reaction to his sister whose undressing routine is for health and safety reasons.
COVID Provides Antibodies Against Common Colds, Study Finds
The California-based researchers said the SARS-CoV-2 appears to "back-boost antibodies to seasonal coronavirus spike proteins."
Missouri Man Left Covered in Strange Growths After Being Scraped by Trees
Doctors diagnosed a fungus as the cause after the man reported skin lesions that had not cleared up after four months.
Mystery Hepatitis Leading to Kids' Liver Transplants Crossing Borders: WHO
The health organization said it is monitoring reports of dozens of children with the liver illness across the U.K.
Why Is My Cat Grooming So Much?
Cats groom for hours every day, but how much is too much? Here, vets explain how to spot excessive grooming, why your pet does it and how to treat it.
Clarence Thomas Leaves Hospital as Calls Grow for Supreme Court Impeachment
The justice was hospitalized for an unknown infection, but has been released amid scrutiny regarding his wife's views on the 2020 presidential election.
Indiana Farm Euthanizes Nearly 30K Turkeys After Bird Flu Kills 100 Of Them
The turkeys showed signs of avian flu, although health officials say that a food safety risk is not imminent.
Prior COVID Infection Offers Some Protection, Vax Still Best Method: CDC
The study found that people who were vaccinated and previously infected had lower rates of hospitalization and cases compared to unvaccinated people.
New York Governor Says 'COVID Clouds Are Parting' as Cases Drop
"The forecast for COVID is much brighter than it had been before," Kathy Hochul said Sunday, as COVID hospitalizations and infections decrease.
Nursing Home Staff See Highest Infection Rates Since Pandemic Beginning
Virus infections reported among nursing home staff members across the U.S. exceeded 53 per 1,000 residents in early January, CDC data showed.
COVID Testing Site in Missouri Goes From 50 Tests a Week to 600-Car Line
A state Department of Health spokeswoman says additional sites are expected to open in St. Louis and Kansas City during the next week.
Despite 85 Percent Vaccination, D.C. Has Highest COVID Infection Rate
Demographically, the residents of D.C. skew younger than the rest of the country. Younger people have been found to be more likely to transmit COVID-19.
Which Pork, Pepperoni Products Have Been Recalled?
The recalled products have been sold at more than 500 stores across the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Huge COVID Outbreak at Cornell Main Campus Prompts Virtual Finals
After the college detected over 400 positive coronavirus cases and its first Omicron case, the school shut down its main campus.
MRSA Symptoms Explained As Wrestler Jimmy Rave Loses Legs to Infection
The wrestling star revealed that an MRSA infection had resulted in the amputation of his legs.
Bill Clinton Arrives Home in New York to Continue Recovery from Infection
As he walked out of hospital alongside his wife, Clinton gave a thumbs up to reporters as he greeted medical workers.
CDC Warns Doctors to Watch out for Melioidosis, Rare Tropical Disease
"Unlike the germs that cause most foodborne outbreaks, the bacteria responsible for melioidosis can take two to three weeks to make someone sick," the CDC said.
Hospital Cleaners Are Not Effective Against Superbug Fungus
Dr. Floyd Wormley told Newsweek hospitals need to be extra careful at disinfecting surfaces as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase across the country.
Texas Beachgoers Should Watch Out for Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Health Expert
Vibrio vulnificus, which can be caused from eating raw or undercooked seafood such as oysters, is naturally present in brackish and salt water.
10,000 COVID Infections Reported in Fully Vaccinated People, CDC Says
In its report, the agency also wrote that breakthrough number is "likely a substantial undercount."
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Species in Snake Poop Could Spread to Humans
Researchers in India made the concerning discovery, with their findings made public earlier this year.
Black Fungus Reported Among Survivors of COVID in India, Some Lose Eyesight
Though rare, the fungal infections can cause serious health issues.
Child COVID Cases Are Highest in These States
Ten states reported more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 children over one week at the end of April.
California COVID Vaccine Sign-Up Details and How to Book an Appointment
Those who are not eligible for vaccination yet can sign up to be notified when it's their turn at the state health department's website.
COVID Vaccines Offered to Donors Who Gave Over $10,000 to Hospital
Vaccination appointments were also offered to the hospital's board members as well as some patients, volunteers, employees and retired health providers.