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Two NIH scientists in Montana charged with ‘smuggling’ virus

Two scientists with a federal infectious disease research institute in Hamilton are accused of smuggling samples of monkeypox, or “Mpox,” into the United States and lying to law enforcement. Vincent Munster, chief of the Virus Ecology unit in the Laboratory of Virology at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, and

The sleep upgrade trend: Why small bedroom changes can have a big impact on rest

The sleep upgrade trend: Why small bedroom changes can have a big impact on rest

The sleep upgrade trend: Why small bedroom changes can have a big impact on rest Nearly a third of a person's life happens in bed, yet that space tends to receive less deliberate attention than almost any other room they occupy. Sleep has become a serious focus within

Which fruits are best to eat for better heart health?

Which fruits are best to eat for better heart health?

By Stephen Beech Not all "five-a-day" fruit and vegetable portions are equal — with plums, cranberries and blackberries best for heart health, according to new research. Those three fruits along with broad beans and cherries washed down with green tea may be the best way to a

Just one day of outdoor play improves children’s mental health

Just one day of outdoor play improves children’s mental health

By Lauren Wilkin In the wake of government screen time guidance issued for under-5s, new research from the University of Exeter has revealed how essential time spent outdoors is for children's mental health. The new study, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, suggests the

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease At age 49, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik’s multiple sclerosis was destroying her freedom to live the life she wanted. She gave up her active nursing job for a desk role. Frequent falls made her afraid to carry her grandchildren. She had to

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to