Three Possible Futures of the Monkeypox Epidemic
Following a White House declaration of emergency, the US is at a crossroads in how it responds to the virus. Each scenario has wildly varying results......»»
Researchers studying climate futures shouldn"t jump to extremes
We've seen it splashed across news headlines: future sea-level rise that could consume the state of Florida, predicted global temperature spikes of 9 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100—threats of catastrophic climate scenarios leading to societal collapse......»»
Studying vampire bats to predict the next pandemic
In June, Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Luis Escobar led a team of students into the Andes Mountains and lowlands of Colombia to understand how vampire bats can help predict and prevent the next big epidemic. Escobar is an expert in assessing how.....»»
Dementia in Prison Is Turning into an Epidemic: The U.S. Penal System Is Badly Unprepared
Older prisoners will make up a third of the prison population in a decade, and many of them will develop dementia.....»»
How to Find Your Vaccine History—and Store It Safely
Worries about polio, monkeypox, and Covid-19 are rising. Here’s how to gather your health information, even if you’ve lost the paper records......»»
Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. There"s No One Reason Why
Many people changed their behavior, the vaccines might be helping, and the virus might someday burn itself out—but there’s not enough data to know......»»
Moral Injury Is an Invisible Epidemic That Affects Millions
A specific kind of trauma results when a person’s core principles are violated during wartime or a pandemic.....»»
Monkeypox Cases in the US Are Falling. No One Knows Why
Are the vaccines working, are people changing their social behavior, is the virus burning itself out—and how will we know?.....»»
How do diseases jump from one species to another?
From COVID to monkeypox, zoonotic viruses are a constant threat. But how do diseases jump between animals, and into humans? We asked our expert María José Ruiz-López......»»
New methodology predicts coronavirus and other infectious disease threats to wildlife
The rate at which emerging wildlife diseases infect humans has steadily increased over the last three decades. Viruses, such as the global coronavirus pandemic and recent monkeypox outbreak, have heightened the urgent need for disease ecology tools t.....»»
First US death linked to monkeypox reported in immunocompromised adult in Texas
Officials are still determining the exact cause of death, which occurred August 28. Enlarge / A sign announcing monkeypox vaccination is set up in Tropical Park by Miami-Dade County and Nomi Health on August 15, 2022, in Miami......»»
Does a Smallpox Drug Work for Monkeypox? What Scientists Know
The antiviral Tecovirimat (TPOXX) shows promise against monkeypox, but human data and supplies are limited.....»»
Scientists Reflect on Anthony Fauci"s Impact
From the AIDS epidemic to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic medical chief has advised seven presidents on numerous outbreaks.....»»
Dog That Caught Monkeypox Highlights Risk to Pets and Wild Animals
A greyhound in Paris was infected with monkeypox from its owner, underscoring the possibility of a viral reservoir in animals.....»»
Monkeypox Explained: Transmission, Symptoms, Vaccines and Treatment
Frequently asked questions about how monkeypox spreads, who’s most at risk, and what vaccines and treatments are available.....»»
How young people are mapping viable futures
Young people globally are facing unprecedented social, economic, political and environmental challenges related to the restructuring of work, poor access to key welfare services, the decline of democratic practices and the climate emergency......»»
Everything you need to know about the monkeypox health emergency
Global cases have topped 30,000, and the US is scrambling to vaccinate thousands. Enlarge / A negative stain electron micrograph of a monkeypox virus virion in human vesicular fluid. (credit: Getty | BSIP) On May 7, health o.....»»
Three Possible Futures of the Monkeypox Epidemic
Following a White House declaration of emergency, the US is at a crossroads in how it responds to the virus. Each scenario has wildly varying results......»»
Larry Brilliant on Covid Rapid Antigen Tests and Public Health
The epidemiologist who helped quash smallpox talks about what we're doing wrong on monkeypox, vaccines, and antigen tests......»»
The Chaotic Monkeypox Vaccine Pipeline Is Leaving Everyone Short
A Danish company that’s the sole producer of the only approved vaccine has sold nearly all its supplies to the US, and it won’t be making new doses until 2023......»»
6 Questions about Monkeypox Vaccines
A virologist explains how they work, who can get them and how well they prevent infection.....»»