Why Southeast Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.
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Mosquito season begins in South Florida: Is climate change making it worse?
As Miami-Dade marks the unofficial beginning of mosquito season with an event to help residents "Fight the Bite", the Herald spoke to the head of the Mosquito Control Division, Dr. John-Paul Mutebi, to answer readers' questions ...
May 8, 2025
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'Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes—a medical entomologist talks about these pests and how to avoid them
As the weather warms and people begin to spend more time outside, ticks and mosquitoes will do the same. While these pests are annoying, even more than that, they can be a threat to our health.
May 5, 2025
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Challenges, innovations and future directions in dengue vaccine development
Dengue fever, caused by a flavivirus named DENV, is a major global health challenge, risking almost half of the world's population. Since the early 20th century, the scientific community has faced multiple challenges in developing ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Effective tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
When it comes to summertime pests, mosquitoes are public enemy number one. But why do mosquitoes bite us? Why do their bites itch? And how can you stop mosquitoes from biting you?
Apr 21, 2025
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A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world.
Apr 16, 2025
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Scientists create first-ever dengue-on-a-chip to study this deadly virus
A deadly disease is on the rise: dengue, a mosquito-borne virus that already affects millions and is spreading even further due to climate change. Despite its growing threat, dengue is hard to study in animals—and even harder ...
Apr 8, 2025
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NIH ends funding for the effects of climate change on health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer fund new research on how climate change affects people's health, according to records reviewed by ProPublica.
Mar 27, 2025
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Dengue fever on the rise: What to know about the mosquito-borne illness in Florida
The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise globally.
Mar 27, 2025
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Mosquito-borne chikungunya kills two in France's La Reunion
A disabling mosquito-borne disease called chikungunya has killed two elderly people in the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, local authorities said Friday.
Mar 21, 2025
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