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Does your gut health predict a vaccine fever?
New research suggests your gut microbiome may influence whether you develop a fever after receiving a vaccination.
4 Cool New Features Your Fitbit Air Is Getting In October 2026
With the latest update, your Google Fitbit Air can check your blood pressure trends, measure insulin resistance trends, and automatically detect more workouts.
Scientists discover why some people still can’t taste food after COVID-19
Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for why some people struggle to taste food more than a year after recovering from COVID-19. By examining taste buds from patients with lingering symptoms, researchers discovered molecular abnormalities that weaken the signals responsible for detecting sweet, bitter, and savory flavors.
The GOP counts on farmers' votes. As a costly harvest season raises concerns, Trump heads to Kansas
Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Melania Trump pushed Trump on women’s health overhaul
Melania Trump helped the president create a new Women’s Health Division at the NIH and a White House Women’s Health Task Force.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Point Spread Revealed
The Detroit Lions are favored by 3 points over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. See the latest DraftKings spread, moneyline and over/under.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller as the Ohio congressman fights to hold seat amid abuse claims
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces a tough reelection challenge from Democratic union ironworker Brian Poindexter.
What Kills Schrödinger’s Cat? Scientists Just Ruled Out a 60-Year-Old Theory
Gravity has been proposed as a reason quantum superpositions become difficult to observe in everyday objects. A new experiment challenges one longstanding model of this process. A detector buried deep beneath an Italian mountain has challenged a decades-old theory about why quantum behavior disappears from the world we experience. After 62 days of measurements, researchers
West Village bars, restaurants face city scrutiny over zoning, licenses at council member’s request
A Detroit City Councilmember is pushing for a review of a handful of businesses.
Opinion: The best way to reduce child poverty? Help parents find good jobs
When caregivers have good, steady jobs, children gain greater economic stability, write authors from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.
Opinion: Helping families requires partners to work together
Community partners, businesses, philanthropy, and government came together to make a program like Rx Kids possible, writes Yazeed Moore of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Campaign 2026: Chloe Pierce (D) vs Scott Bendett (R) in NYS 107th Assembly District
Democratic nominee Chloe Pierce is challenging Republican incumbent Scott Bendett.
‘Pitchfork Populism’ Over Data Centers Rattles Ohio’s U.S. Senate Race
The issue, which barely registered with candidates last year, looms large in a race that could determine control of Congress.
Nvidia CEO among top business execs to attend German investment summit
Germany is set to host top business executives, including Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, on Monday for a summit that Chancellor Friedrich Merz hopes will help to attract private investment to boost the sluggish economy. Europe's largest economy has struggled to attract foreign investment amid years of weak growth, with high energy prices and labour costs continuing to deter businesses.
This Pocket-Sized Multitool Is An Affordable Leatherman Alternative
If you're looking for a new multi tool for your EDC, there's a new alternative on Kickstarter that you should definitely check out. Here are the details.
YG Entertainment Announces Plans to Debut New Boy Group and Girl Group
The K-pop conglomerate shared plans to debut new groups, plus details on new music from BABYMONSTER and TREASURE.
Former Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Ejected For Spitting
Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Bills-Raiders game after spitting toward Brock Bowers. Watch the incident.
OnPoint Helps Small Businesses in Oregon and SW Washington Defend Against Latest Cyber Scams - The Source
Cyber threats are becoming harder for small businesses to detect as criminals use artificial intelligence, stolen credentials, and increasingly sophisticated impersonation tactics. Half of small and midsize businesses reported a cybersecurity incident in the past year, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey. OnPoint Community Credit Union is highlighting emerging […]
Slotkin wants GOP prosecutions to deter young people from Trump administration jobs
Elissa Slotkin said she wants young people to fear legal problems before joining the Trump administration, sparking fierce online backlash..
How to Watch Grimsburg Season 3, Episode 3
Grimsburg is back after a week off with Season 3, Episode 3, "Breaking Badly." Jon Hamm returns to Grimsburg as Detective Marvin Flute to solve the town's
How Can New Blood Test Improve Early Liver Cirrhosis Detection? - National Cancer Centre Singapore
How Can New Blood Test Improve Early Liver Cirrhosis Detection? - National Cancer Centre Singapore / cancer, liver cancer, Liver cirrhosis, National Cancer
Director Naoki Hamaguchi Confirms Hard Mode in FFVII Revelation, Gives Us the Details!
Director Naoki Hamaguchi sits down with Hardcore Gamer to talk everything from Hard Mode and FITS to his thoughts here at the journey's end.
Eating blueberries every day may have a surprising effect on your mood
Eating blueberries every day could have surprising effects on mood, according to a small study that found greater reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults who consumed the fruit for three months. Researchers also detected changes in gut microbial enzymes, suggesting a possible gut-brain connection, although the mood benefits were not statistically significant compared with a placebo.
5 Ways to Make Your Favorite Fall Comfort Foods Healthier | Hartford HealthCare
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"Win Scrappy" Todd McLellan Points To Red Wings Identity
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan made it clear on how his team needs to win games moving forward.
Circleville Pumpkin Show returns for its 119th year. Dates and details
Name an orange fruit with edible seeds that's not an orange. If you're stumped, visit Circleville from Oct. 21-24 and you're sure to find out.
I grew up progressive. I became a conservative. Here's why
My parents watched 'The Daily Show' every night. I laughed along – until I didn't. How a kid from Detroit ended up to the right of his whole family.
‘Your health is your wealth’: Martin Ho, away from the game
The Tottenham boss on golf, yoga and why switching off makes him better at the day job, plus the Spurs staff who’d give him a game.
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) Highlights Its US Business, Is The Upside Already Priced In?
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings (TSE:8725) put its U.S. operations in the spotlight at its recent Investor Relations Day, giving shareholders fresh detail on how that overseas unit fits into the wider insurance group. The recent Investor Relations Day lands after a strong run in the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 2.49%, a 7-day share price return of 5.05% and a 90-day share price return of 14.70% that points to building momentum. A 1-year total shareholder return of 63.73% and...
Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices.
Where to watch Browns vs. Ravens today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Week 6 NFL game
All you need to know to watch the Ravens face the Browns, including TV channel and live streaming details.
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates
President Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes.
1 injured, 1 in custody after shooting inside business in Dearborn
An individual is injured and another is in custody following a shooting inside a business in Dearborn, Michigan, Saturday evening, police said.
CDC sends a ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a disease expert to assist with the response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. “CDC will continue working closely with…
Every Major USB-C Cable Brand Ranked Worst To Best
All of these USB-C cable brands are worth buying, but because the devil is in the details, some brands have managed to separate themselves from the pack.
Health and Public Service Career Fair attracts students seeking internships and future careers
Career Services offered Illinois State University students the chance to connect with healthcare workers and other service workers in the community at the Health and Public Service Career Fair.
One shot while shopping at Dearborn business
Just after 6 p.m. Saturday a fight broke out at a business in the area of Ford Road and Oakman Boulevard, that resulted in one person being shot.
Three teens charged after string of business break-ins in Baltimore County
Baltimore County police have arrested and charged three teenage boys after a string of commercial burglaries across the county.According to police, detectives a
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump is emphasizing his influence during his second term at a rally in Kentucky.
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority
Ever the optimist, Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority, defying a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Detroit health fair brings free screenings, groceries, resources to families
Dozens of Detroit families walked away with free groceries, blood pressure checks and connections to local health resources at a community health fair designed to meet residents where they are.
EE announces iPhone Handoff pricing details for UK customers
As part of its iPhone Duo preorder announcement, UK carrier EE has announced pricing details for iPhone Handoff – making...
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Ukiah father and business owner detained 19 months ago for undocumented status • The Mendocino Voice
Married to a US citizen, he survives by his art and helping others.
24-Team College Football Playoff Coming as Soon as 2027
The 12-team playoff era didn’t last long. After just three years, it seems all but official that the playoff will double in size to 24 teams making it feel much more like the NCAA basketball tournament than the original 4-team playoff that lasted from the 2014-2023 season. With the news, we explain the details and […]
CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak
State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department
When to Worry About a Sore Throat | Hartford HealthCare
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Joe Manganiello reveals plot of Ben Affleck’s scrapped Batman film
Joe Manganiello shared a detailed plot description for Ben Affleck’s unmade ‘Batman’ movie, which would have seen Deathstroke ‘dismantle Batman’s entire life.’
US Army will detonate unstable explosives near ammo plant
The controlled detonation of the toxic degraded material will occur in the coming weeks, with temporary evacuations planned for residents.
Detroit summit boosts Israeli business in face of pro-Palestinian wave
Michigan Israel Business Accelerator drew fire ahead of the Innovation Exchange Summit at Huntington Bank HQ, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib demanding state end funding for group
Big Week For Red Wings 40-Goal Scorers
Alex DeBrincat signed a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings this week, and the Hockeytown faithful couldn’t be happier. […]
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war.
Michigan Proposal 2 aims to limit corporate money in politics
Michigan voters will decide in November whether to overhaul the state’s campaign finance laws through a citizen-led ballot initiative that would ban utility companies and certain government contractors from donating to state candidates.
Bakersfield man detained by ICE on his way to work; business partner raises concerns over his treatment
A Bakersfield man was detained by ICE on his way to work. His business partner heard it over the phone and is raising concerns about his treatment.
Kid Chemist in Metro Detroit: Hands-On Science, Open Play, Classes & Birthday Parties
Kid Chemist offers classes and activities for students from Pre-K through high school, with programs designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and make science fun. Families can visit locations in…
Detroit Tigers Reportedly Hiring World Series Champion
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly hiring Martin Maldonado as quality control coach, reuniting him with A.J. Hinch and Framber Valdez.
‘Business-like’ win for Cadets over Warriors
BEVERLY – It was just another “business-like” effort for the visiting Fort Frye Cadets Friday night as they rolled to a 34-6 win over the Warren Warriors. The Cadets didn’t do anything new or fancy or different they simply did what they do on most Friday nights and that is execute their game plan to […]
‘Business-like’ win for Cadets over Warriors
BEVERLY – It was just another “business-like” effort for the visiting Fort Frye Cadets Friday night as they rolled to a 34-6 win over the Warren Warriors. The Cadets didn’t do anything new or fancy or different they simply did what they do on most Friday nights and that is execute their game plan to […]
Year-long strike at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital ends as nurses ratify contract
The two parties will now begin to negotiate terms on when the striking nurses will return to work.
Proposed AI Governance Framework: Risk-Mitigation Recommendations for Health Plans
Senator Maria Cantwell has outlined a comprehensive AI governance framework intended to drive legislative and executive actions addressing potential AI risks — and for health plans, this framework could determine how AI can be used in prior authorization and other consequential clinical and administrative decisions. The framework explicitly calls out AI-assisted prior authorization — including CMS's WISeR model — as an area where meaningful human oversight is required. Read our alert for six risk-mitigation recommendations health plans should take now.
Scientists uncover mystery of how snail shells coil to the right or to the left
Scientists have discovered a gene that determines whether Japanese snails develop shells that are left- or right-coiling—with implications for understanding the underlying handedness of our own bodies. ...
NBA bans certain types of sports bets following high-profile gambling scandals involving players
The NBA is banning certain player prop parlays and other wagers while expanding measures to detect suspicious betting activity and protect players from harassment.
Brain-infecting fungus that can kill 7 in 10 patients is on the rise across America
Cladophialophora bantiana, a neurotropic black mold with a 60%-70% fatality rate, surged nearly fourfold in U.S. detections between 2023 and 2025.
New details emerge in US probe of Chinese-American scientists over China ties
House committee on China releases results of investigations into some 30 scientists as chairman pushes for stricter research security rules.
Man accused in chainsaw killings ordered into emergency mental health treatment, court documents say
Court records show the order was filed Friday, October 16. It says 47-year-old Thomas Steele’s mental condition has “deteriorated” since a judge first ordered a competency evaluation Tuesday, October 13.
Player Availability Report: #SKCvRSL
Player Availability Report is SportingKC.com’s look at the latest status updates around the team ahead of upcoming matches and is presented by Saint Luke’s. All details listed are from the league’s official Player Status Report that is submitted the day prior to the match. Sporting Kansas City returns home this
Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas will officially headline “True Detective” season 5
Production will begin in 2027 with Issa López back as showrunner.
Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas will officially headline ‘True Detective’ season 5
‘True Detective’ has found its next true detectives.
Antonio Banderas, Nicolas Cage to star in 'True Detective' season 5
Nicolas Cage attends 'The Surfer' photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2024, in Cannes, France. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) | Antonio Banderas
Obama's star power gets a reality check from Black voters in crucial Senate race: 'It's a turn-off'
Barack Obama's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed drew mixed reactions from Detroit Black voters, with undecided residents saying it didn't move the needle.
Cade Cunningham has a message for those doubting the Pistons
Detroit hopes to repeat its success from last year.
Lions Sixth-Rounder Gill-Howard: ‘I Belong in This League’
One Division II offer out of high school, and Skyler Gill-Howard is now in the Lions' rotation. #OnePride
Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions
A former Chicago Bears veteran wide receiver has landed a new deal in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions amid the latest NFL signing news. The post Bears’ Former Veteran Wide Receiver Signs New Deal With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
Mayor Parker’s administration told Congress it doesn’t endorse Krasner and Bilal’s anti-ICE statements
In its report, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee portrayed Philadelphia as obstructive to ICE, saying that officials ignored 162 detainer requests between January 2024 and June 2026.
Mike Rogers discusses contentious Senate race at Detroit business luncheon
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16 in Detroit. He talked about the state of Michigan and the Senate race with FOX 2’s Roop Raj.
Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Network to air Pistons-Raptors game Friday
The Detroit Pistons are taking on the Toronto Raptors for a preseason game, and there’s a new way to watch.
Jalen Hurts’ health is of ‘utmost importance’ as Eagles sign ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to offer details on Hurts’ health or whether the team has determined a course of treatment.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to Allenwood prison
Disgraced music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was sentenced for prostitution-related crimes, has been transferred to a new US prison following media reports detailing an alleged brawl and special treatment
SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 10-16-26
****ALL CITY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY (10-16-26) EXCEPT FOR: GROVE BASEBALL, MAX KEHNE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL, WALNUT RIDGE BASEBALL, AND WHITTIER BASEBALL FIELD 2.****What “
Vegas Has the Pistons 10 Wins Below Last Season’s 60
The Pistons won 60 games last season, and Vegas set their new win total 10-plus games lower. #Pistons
Breast Health Day 2026: Why Early Detection Matters and Why Screening Cannot Wait
Breast Health Day 2026: Why Early Detection Matters and Why Screening Cannot Wait / Breast Cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer awareness month,
Garlin Gilchrist: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon
Michigan Democratic Secretary of State candidate Garlin Gilchrist joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.
Mike Rogers: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event.
LaMelo Ball Gives Timberwolves New Way to Use Rudy Gobert
The Minnesota Timberwolves have already seen how quickly a physical defense can disrupt actions built around Rudy Gobert's screens. Against Detroit, that pressure kept Minnesota from finding the offensive rhythm it had established against New York. LaMelo Ball Gives Timberwolves New Way to Use Rudy Gobert For a team with major ambitions, the problem extends …
Nick Sirianni: Jalen Hurts' health is our concern, not going to get into details
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni repeatedly declined to discuss quarterback Jalen Hurts' health today, a day after the Eagles announced that Hurts will miss Sunday's game because of a blood clot.
OU football head coach contracts details: What is Brent Venables' buyout?
OU football head coach Brent Venables’ contract extension details were released Friday morning, which the OU Daily obtained.
Baystate Health installs weapons detection systems at ER entrances
Baystate Health has begun installing AI-assisted Apollo 500 weapons detection systems at entrances to enhance safety for patients and staff.
Former Michigan QB Joe Milton Poached from Cowboys
Former Michigan QB Joe Milton is reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Eagles after being poached from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
Award-winning Business Husky Believes Success Is Something You Pass Along
Michigan Tech senior Jim Brisson's work to help students connect with business professionals, industries and the accounting community has earned him the 2026 Campus Influencer of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. He'll be recognized at MICPA's Celebrate Awards event on Nov. 11 in Detroit.
Registration is open for high school winter sports
Registration is now officially open for high school winter sports for the City School District of Albany! Any student in grades 9-12 who is interested in trying out for boys' basketball, girls' basketball, bowling, cheerleading, boys' indoor track, girls' indoor track, spirit team, boys' swimming and diving, boys' wrestling and girls' wrestling is invited to register via Final Forms. Important: please note that registration for winter sports ends on Friday, Nov. 13. Practices and tryouts for winter sports begin on Monday, Nov. 16. FINAL FORMS Each season, the following must be done prior to the first day of tryouts and practices: A parent or guardian must initiate the registration process for their student-athlete in Final Forms, filling out the required forms such as Interval Sports Health History and the Athletic Consent Form. The student-athlete must sign and complete their required forms. A reminder that all students who would like to play an interscholastic sport need to have a current physical conducted within a year on file. PHYSICALS A physical conducted within the last 12 months is mandatory for any student interested in trying out for an athletic team and must be uploaded into the Final Forms platform. Families are encouraged to get a completed physical from their child's physician. If you are unable to get a physical from your child's physician, you can schedule a free physical with Whitney Young's school-based health center by calling (518) 573-2556. Additionally, the district physician will also be available to facilitate sports physicals at Albany High in room 4253 on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sports physicals on Nov. 12 and 13 are free and no appointment is necessary. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Please note that students must have a good attendance record and be in good standing academically to be eligible to participate in an athletic team. Eligibility is determined based on quarterly grades, and interim progress reports will serve as an important academic checkpoint for all student‑athletes. For additional details about academic eligibility, please see our Athletic Code of Conduct. For our winter teams, academic eligibility to start the season will be based on final first-quarter grades. The first marking period ends Nov. 13. Albany High offers free tutoring facilitated by Albany High teachers Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. for students who need extra help with their academics. See this flyer for additional details. IMPORTANT DATES Seniors, please mark your calendars for Senior Media Day for winter sports, which will take place on Monday, Nov. 30. All student-athletes playing winter sports will also participate in our winter sports picture days, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 15–Thursday, Dec. 18. Specific dates and times for each team will be shared once rosters are finalized. OPEN GYM SESSIONS Student-athletes are encouraged to check out our open gym sessions as they prepare for upcoming sports seasons. We’re looking forward to a rewarding winter sports season this year! If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at (518) 475-6310. Go Falcons!
More than 4,400 measles cases reported in US as CDC plans to send 'disease detective' to Pennsylvania
More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.
Democrats eyeing the presidency can’t stop talking about this issue
The attention from prominent Democrats reflects a spreading belief inside the party that a winning 2028 agenda must tackle Americans’ deep worries
Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Details Revealed
Blood of Dawnwalker have revealed the details of their upcoming update 1.1, listing new features, changes and improvements.
Detroit Lions Trade Target Gaining Steam as Deadline Approaches
Detroit Lions trade speculation surrounding Zyon McCollum is growing. A new assessment reveals what Tampa Bay might demand before November 10.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Following Argus Focus Is The Digital Growth Story Undervalued
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in focus after research provider Argus highlighted its mix of roughly 50 U.S. gaming properties and detailed 2024 EBITDAR contributions from Las Vegas and regional operations. Recent trading has been softer, with the share price slipping over the past week and month, and the 3-month share price return down 2.04%. However, Caesars Entertainment still carries a 24.15% year to date share price gain and a 34.61% 1-year total shareholder return, alongside a much...
Morocco health alert issued due to diphtheria: US Embassy
In the North African country of Morocco, the country’s Ministry of Health reported a small diphtheria outbreak with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco in late September. Moroccan health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. This has prompted the US Embassy to issue a health alert for U.S. citizens in Morocco. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It spreads primarily from person to person through coughs and sneezes (respiratory droplets). Most Americans were vaccinated as children and have received Td or TdaP boosters as adults. The risk to U.S. citizens in Morocco remains low. U.S. Citizens may contact their local doctors if they would like immunizations. Embassy officials advise citizens to watch out for the following symptoms: Sore throat or hoarse voice, mild fever, a thick gray or white coating in the throat or nose, swollen neck and trouble swallowing or breathing. If you or a family member has trouble breathing or swallowing, please contact your local doctor. They also advise on the following actions concerning vaccines: Check your vaccination records and your family members’ records. Get a booster if you need one. Adults need a diphtheria booster (Td or Tdap) every 10 years. Make sure your children are up to date on their routine vaccines. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Plague is stoppable. The next health threat may not be.
The word plague is scary. Centuries ago, the Black Death killed tens of millions of people and changed the course of history. Plague still kills people around the world, and the word still evokes catastrophe. New fears of plague surfaced on October 2, when a lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia. Reports suggested that she may have contracted plague through a laboratory exposure. Understandably, people were alarmed. On October 7, the World Health Organization called for the Russian Federation to be transparent about what it knew. WHO issued an update on October 10. Russian authorities told WHO that testing did not identify plague and that investigations found no laboratory release. WHO said confidence in its risk assessment remained limited and that further clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory information was needed. The cause of the woman’s illness remains unknown, and WHO says a laboratory-associated exposure cannot be excluded. As I explained in a recent interview, this incident is very unlikely to lead to a pandemic. Plague is still active, including in the U.S., which sees a handful of cases each year. But it is a disease we can prevent and treat. Plague doesn’t spread readily, and it responds to antibiotics. The standard response—isolate the patient, trace contacts, and administer antibiotics and monitor for symptoms among contacts for seven days—works. We have even planned for antibiotic-resistant plague. At CDC, we developed a playbook for antibiotic-resistant plague and ran exercises on how to find and stop it. CDC guidance anticipates engineered resistance and recommends two different classes of antibiotics if there’s reason to suspect it. There is no evidence that resistance—or even confirmed plague—is involved in this incident. We have thought through how to address plague, but we’re not ready for the next major health threat that emerges from a lab or from animal spillover to humans. What should concern people is how little stands between the world and the next pathogen to get loose. Since peak COVID, epidemic preparedness has fallen off the political agenda, but the risk is greater than ever. More labs handle dangerous pathogens with more ways to make those pathogens deadlier, and more people live and work in close contact with animals. There are actions we can take now: We need better lab safety in every country. The number of labs that work with dangerous pathogens has increased worldwide over two decades, but there’s no enforceable international standard and no inspection regime; the Biological Weapons Convention, fifty years on, still has no verification mechanism. Labs that study dangerous germs need strong safety systems, training, and oversight. We need to reduce spillover events. Three in four emerging human infections start in animals, and there’s a lot we can do to reduce spillover risk, but the world is doing very little of it. Live-animal markets are one place to act. For instance, closing live-bird markets helped control H7N9 influenza in China. Reducing opportunities for people to encounter infected animals can prevent infections before they become outbreaks. In The Formula for Better Health, which is now out in paperback along with the hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, I argue that labs do too many risky experiments with too many dangerous pathogens in too many institutions, and that every experiment should first answer one basic question: Is the likely benefit greater than the risk? Spillover risk can also be reduced: In the book, I discuss how Brazil cut its deforestation rate by 70% from 2004 to 2012 while increasing agricultural production and reducing risky contact between people and forest animals. We need faster detection and response. Delay costs lives. Strong surveillance, good labs, and trained responders can turn a single case into a small cluster of infections instead of an epidemic. Resolve to Save Lives has worked for nearly a decade to help countries find and stop outbreaks faster. The 7-1-7 target, which Resolve to Save Lives developed with partners in Uganda and elsewhere, provides a clear standard: detect within 7 days, notify within 1 day and complete all essential early response actions within 7 days. In Uganda’s Kasese district, for example, a review of a measles outbreak using 7-1-7 identified shortages of accessible funds, fuel, and vehicles that delayed the response. District leaders established funds they could access quickly. When, a few months later, the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever appeared, the district detected it in three days, notified authorities in one, and mounted an effective response in two. Only one case was confirmed, and the patient survived. Because funds were available before the emergency, authorities were prepared and able to act. This kind of preparation can’t wait until the next crisis begins. Plague is an old disease we that know how to stop. The next threat may be harder to recognize, harder to treat, and easier to spread. Safer labs, less risk of spillover, and faster outbreak detection and response need sustained investment now, while we still have time to prevent the next emergency. Share
Democrats hope a rematch can dislodge Trump loyalist Perry in Pennsylvania
Few Republican members of Congress in swing districts may be more closely linked to President Donald Trump than Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology Researchers Show How Smartphones Can Help Detect Lung Problems in Children
/PRNewswire/ -- Respiratory disease in children is a major global concern. Although stethoscopes help clinicians detect abnormal lung sounds, access to...