Ocean Outbreak unveils the little-known diseases wreaking havoc in the seas and the book does a first-rate job of inspiring readers at the same time Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24232321-900-the-mysterious-diseases-killing-starfish-sea-fans-and-shellfish/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
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Mainstream Media Now Calling for the Arrest of “Antivaxxers”
Matt Agorist – The Washington Post published an article this week that called for rounding up “antivaxxers” and throwing them in jail. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/05/03/mainstream-media-now-calling-for-the-arrest-of-antivaxxers/…
Ebola outbreak in the DRC hits record number of cases in a single day
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic Congo is the second deadliest ever, and has proven difficult to contain because of violent attacks in the region Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2201608-ebola-outbreak-in-the-drc-hits-record-number-of-cases-in-a-single-day/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Global Health: Measles Outbreak Infects 695, Highest Number Since 2000
The outbreak, linked to skepticism about vaccines, has led to extraordinary measures, including $1,000 fines and bans on unvaccinated children in public. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/health/measles-outbreaks-us.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Lethal Listeria Outbreak: Why Is This Bug So Dangerous?
One person has died in connection with a Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meats and cheeses. Why is this bacterium so dangerous? Source: https://www.livescience.com/65280-listeria-outbreak-dangerous-bacteria.html
The Speed of Viruses: Zombies vs. the Real World
If there is one thing that can be said with any degree of certainty about the fictional zombie virus, it’s that it generally takes over its host an incredibly fast pace. In both 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, the “Rage Virus” has control of the victim in a matter of just a couple… Continue reading The Speed of Viruses: Zombies vs. the Real World
From Dead to Dead 2: Monstrously Good Movies!
Well, it kind of looks like I’m on a bit of a zombie kick right now. Admittedly, that does happen now and again. The same thing happens with Japanese monster movies, too, but I digress! That’s a story for another day. Today, I’m going to highlight two of my favorite zombie-themed movies that I consider… Continue reading From Dead to Dead 2: Monstrously Good Movies!
90 New Cases of Measles Reported in U.S. as Outbreak Continues Record Pace
This year’s outbreak is on course to be the worst since measles was eliminated as an endemic disease in 2000. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/health/measles-outbreak.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tensions Rise as New York City Steps Up Response to Measles
An order to require immunizations in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community seemed to mobilize vaccine skeptics. Others worried that the effort did not address the root of the problem: misinformation. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/nyregion/measles-outbreak-ny.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
As Ebola Cases Rise in Congo, the W.H.O. Declines to Issue Emergency Declaration
The epidemic shows no signs of abating. In the eight-month-old outbreak, the highest number of cases recorded in a single day occurred this week. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/12/health/ebola-congo-emergency-who.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…