Tag: Bacteria

Could Your Cat Give You the Plague?

Human cases are rare in the United States, but in some Western areas cats that hunt rodents can become infected — and even pass on the disease to their owners.

The Destruction of Gaza’s Health Care Promises Grave Consequences

The destruction of Gaza’s health care infrastructure and the justifications used to defend it feel hauntingly familiar.

China Respiratory Illness: U.S. Health Officials Say Cause is Known

A surge of children has been hospitalized in China for respiratory illnesses, but international health authorities said the cause was common viruses and bacteria.

Exactly How Much Life is on Earth?

According to a new study, living cells outnumber stars in the universe, highlighting the deep, underrated link between geophysics and biology.