Deadly Fungal Infections and the Urgent Need for Research

The WHO warns of a lack of treatments and diagnosis for deadly fungal infections, which are now killing twice as many people as tuberculosis. Drug-resistant fungi are a growing concern due to climate change, with some experts calling it a 'silent pandemic.'

Preventing STIs with Doxycycline

A new public-health movement is promoting the use of doxycycline to prevent sexually transmitted infections, with promising research but concerns about drug-resistant infections. Studies have shown that doxycycline can significantly lower the risk of bacterial STIs, but more research is needed to assess the long-term effects and potential drug resistance.