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What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses
What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses
Slow Response to Bird Flu in Cows Worries Scientists
The H5N1 virus is a long way from becoming adapted to humans, but limited testing and tracking mean we could miss danger signs
Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?
The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time
How to Check If You’re Immune to Measles
Certain adults may need to get an additional dose of the measles vaccine. Here’s how to know if you have adequate immunity to measles
Bird Flu Virus Has Been Spreading in U.S. Cows for Months
Genomic analysis suggests that the outbreak probably began in December or January, but a shortage of data is hampering efforts to pin down the source
Bird Flu Detected in Humans in the U.S.: What We Know So Far
Two people have tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with the virus
CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu
New research shows that CRISPR, the gene editing technique, could make chickens more resistant to bird flu. But its use raises many ethical and scientific issues
Spike in Lyme Disease Cases Reflects More Accurate Surveillance
In states with high rates of Lyme disease, new reporting guidelines have revealed tens of thousands of previously overlooked cases--giving scientists a better understanding of the public health threat
Florida Risks Making a Dangerous Measles Outbreak Much Worse
By ignoring common sense and medical advice, Florida’s health officials risk accelerating a burgeoning measles outbreak
Weird ‘Obelisks’ Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entities
Rod-shaped fragments of RNA called “obelisks” were discovered in gut and mouth bacteria for the first time
An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates
Measles cases have ticked up in the U.K. following lower rates of MMR vaccination, and the U.S. could see similar outbreaks
Some Adults May Need a Measles Booster
Measles is extremely infectious. Vaccines provide good protection, but some adults may need a top-up shot