Eli Lilly will spend $4.5 billion to build a center aimed at finding better ways to manufacture its medicines. The facility, called the Lilly Medicine Foundry, will house development of new manufacturing methods with an eye toward efficiency. It's a strategy that's already paying off with Lilly's ob
As the temperature cools down, concerns about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are still running high in Vermont. The Vermont Health Department has added Salisbury to the list of towns at high risk for the mosquito-borne disease. This comes as a warning to limit evening outdoor activities in areas
Rwanda has never faced an outbreak of Marburg virus disease before, and with 18 people currently in treatment, eight fatalities, and over 100 contacts under surveillance, the nation is scrambling to contain this rare and deadly hemorrhagic disease. Unlike Ebola, there is no treatment or vaccine for
In a rare and puzzling turn of events, a third close contact of a patient in Missouri who was hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has reported experiencing symptoms. This individual, a healthcare worker, was not tested as their symptoms resolved before the investigation into the illnesses began. The Cen
As humans, we often crave the comfort and companionship of our feline friends. But is it really a good idea to invite them into our beds? While sharing your bed with your cat might seem like the ultimate sign of affection, it's crucial to weigh the pros and cons. Dr. Calico Schmidt, a veterinarian a
<When Can Mosquito Season Subside? A Cautionary Note> As the temperatures begin to drop, signaling the end of the wet season, many residents may assume that the mosquito season has also come to a close. However, vector control officials are warning that mosquito populations will persist, despite th
Raccoon roundworm, a rare and potentially serious infection, has been detected in two LA County residents. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the cases, which have raised concerns about the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans. In the South Bay area,
Imagine a silent killer lurking in the environment, waiting to strike. This invisible threat is not a virus or a bacterium, but a group of toxic metals that can build up in our bodies and increase the risk of heart disease. A recent study has identified cadmium, uranium, cobalt, and other metals as
When we think about the COVID-19 pandemic, our minds often wander to the daily struggles and sacrifices we've all made to stay safe. But have we forgotten about the most vulnerable among us? The elderly, the immunocompromised, and those with pre-existing health conditions are still at a high risk of
The world is on the brink of a catastrophic health crisis. Scientists warn that drug-resistant bacterial infections, also known as superbugs, will kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years. This alarming prediction is based on a recent study published in The Lancet, which analyzed data fr
