Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute to global infection mortality, underscoring prevention as a major public health priority.In a recent study published inThe Lancet, researchers...

The Nipah virus is one of the most dangerous emerging zoonotic viruses in the world today. First identified in the late 1990s, it has since caused multiple outbreaks across South and Southeast Asia, often resulting in high mortality rates. Unlike many common viral infections, the...