Whether it’s a high-tech solution or an old-fashioned look in the mirror, recognizing changes on the skin is the key to early detection of melanoma. Once a patient spots something that looks suspicious, it’s important to take action right away.

A new strain of a deadly bird flu, H7N9, could become Disease X, a “pathogen currently unknown to cause human disease” that leads to a “serious international epidemic,” according to the World Health Organization.

A recent cancer vaccination study has the potential to eventually protect humans from cancer, and researchers are set to begin vaccine trials on dogs.

Penn is known for its collaborative environment, and also for its groundbreaking health research, such as a productive partnership between Yvonne Paterson of Penn Med and Penn Nursing and Nicola Mason of Penn Vet. The One Health Communications Group, with representation across schools and centers, aims to promote awareness of these boundary-crossing studies.

Rats live in close proximity to humans and eat human food scraps, which means the chemical composition of rat bone remains reveals clues about humans 2,000 years ago.

If our planet’s climate continues warming at the current rate, we can expect more frequent and more severe hurricanes by the end of the century. 

As harmful algal blooms appear more frequently in lakes and rivers, researchers at The Environmental Working Group use satellite imagery and news reports to track the harmful cyanobacteria.

Our weekly round-up compiles stories and news, both from here at Penn and around the world, that highlight the intersection of animal, environmental, and human health.

Our weekly round-up compiles stories and news, both from here at Penn and around the world, that highlight the intersection of animal, environmental, and human health.