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Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows....
Climate Change to Blame for Almost 1 in 5 New Dengue Infections
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – One in five cases of dengue fever can be linked to climate change, and future surges in the mosquito-borne virus are inevitable, a new study says. About 19% of current dengue...
Malaria Developing Resistance to Drug That Saves Children's Lives
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Over 600,000 people worldwide die from mosquito-borne malaria each year, with the majority of these deaths happening among children under 5. Now, there's troubling news...
Steady Rise in U.S. Cases of Tick-Borne Babesiosis Disease
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – Cases of a tick-borne parasitic disease have steadily increased in recent years, a new study shows. Rates of babesiosis increased an average 9% a year in the United States...
Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene's Aftermath
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Even as folks in North Carolina continue to clean up following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a new health danger has emerged: The massive flooding that swept away roads...
Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene's Aftermath
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Even as folks in North Carolina continue to clean up following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a new health danger has emerged: The massive flooding that swept away roads...
Dengue Cases Mount in Los Angeles
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2024 – The Los Angeles area is seeing a troubling increase in local dengue fever cases, health officials warned Wednesday. In a public notice posted on its website, the Los...
What Is the EEE Mosquito-Borne Virus?
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE,...
CDC: Oropouche Virus Cases Identified in U.S. Travelers Returning From Cuba
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – A number of U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have been diagnosed with Oropouche virus, according to research published in the Aug. 27 early-release issue of the U.S....
New Lyme Disease Test Could Deliver Results in 20 Minutes
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 – An improved test for Lyme disease could provide accurate results within 20 minutes, researchers report. The test – which resembles an AI-guided form of the at-home...
Mosquitos Have Another Way to Find You: Body Heat
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 – Body heat is a powerful means by which mosquitos find human beings to bite, a new study shows. Mosquitos were twice as drawn to a target in a laboratory if the source emitted...
Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering at Home After Being Hospitalized With West Nile Virus
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 – Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the pandemic, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a West Nile infection....
What Is Oropouche Virus? CDC Warns of Cases Linked to South America Travel
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – An insect-borne virus that can cause birth defects and deaths has prompted warnings from the United States for travelers headed to locales in South America and the...
Scientists Map Genetics of Lyme Disease Bacteria, Aiding Research
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – All 23 known species of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease have now been genetically mapped, providing an aid to better diagnosis and research. "This comprehensive,...
Mosquitos: Get Them to Buzz Off
SATURDAY, Aug. 17, 2024 – It's that time of year when mosquitoes are at their peak, buzzing around barbecues and stinging at will. But you don't have to become their next victim, says one expert who...