Author: Dr. David Lowemann

USAID Cuts Could End HIV Treatment in 8 Countries

The Trump administration’s decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has “substantially disrupted” supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, which could soon run out of these life-saving medicines, the World Health Organization said on Monday. The global health agency said that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on March 17, 2025

First US Deadly H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak Since 2017

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. The spread of avian influenza,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 17, 2025

Aged Raw Milk Cheese May Harbor Bird Flu Virus

There’s a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. “There is a risk of infection,” lead study author Dr. Diego Diel, an associate professor at Cornell University, told CNN. “It obviously depends on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 17, 2025