Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The c
Senecavirus A (SVA) has been a major headache for the swine industry, causing big problems and losses worldwide. To tackle this, scientists have been working on virus-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (NAbs). These NAbs are like tiny soldiers that can help us understand how the virus interacts with
Measles cases in the U. S. have hit a 33-year high, but New York City has managed to avoid outbreaks so far. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Seven cases have been reported in the city this year, with the latest confirmed in early July. Statewide, there have been 14
Globally, over 14 million children have never received any vaccines, a troubling trend that's not improving fast enough. Experts point to conflicts, lack of access, and misinformation as major roadblocks. While some progress has been made, the numbers remain alarmingly high. In 2024, fewer children
In Germany, people's views on vaccines seem to be tied to their political beliefs. A recent study looked at how trust and a sense of shared duty affect vaccine readiness among different political groups. The study found that supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were more
Pregnant women face higher risks from influenza, including severe outcomes like hospitalization. Yet, during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about half of pregnant women got the flu shot. This gap highlights a need to understand their choices better. A study looked into why pregnant women decide to get
Heart problems are serious, and everyone should have the same chance to get help. But does where you live and how much money you have change that? A study looked into this by checking how often family doctors send patients to heart specialists in different areas. The idea was to see if money and loc
Health care in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is facing a big challenge. Many people need treatments for serious illnesses like cancer or autoimmune diseases. But these medicines are expensive. This leaves many patients without the care they need. Enter biosimilars. These are like generic ve
The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some commu
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. , with cases soaring to levels not seen in decades. The current outbreak, fueled by a surge in Texas, has surpassed the number of cases reported in any year since 1992. Experts attribute this rise to several factors, including increased travel during the sum
