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What to Know About Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment
THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 — When people hear about anaphylaxis, they often associate the severe allergic reaction with food allergies. And while food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, allergies to i...
Invasive Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Maine for the First Time
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 — An invasive species of tick has been confirmed in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast detection of the pest in the United States. The tick was c...
'Kissing Bug' Disease Spreading in U.S., CDC Report Says
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 — Chagas disease — a potentially serious illness spread by an insect called the “kissing bug” — may be establishing itself in the United States, according to a new U.S. Centers ...
California Resident Infected With Plague, Likely from Flea at Lake Tahoe
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has been diagnosed with the plague, the state’s first human plague infection since 2020. The individual is recovering at home whi...
CDC Warns Travelers After 8,000+ Chikungunya Cases Reported in China
FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — Health officials in China are reporting more than 8,000 cases of chikungunya, a virus spread by mosquitoes that can cause fever and painful joints. The outbreak is centered in F...
Wisconsin Reports First West Nile Virus Case of the Year
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 — Health officials have confirmed Wisconsin’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2025. The case was found in Barron County, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DH...
First Malaria Drug Approved for Newborns and Small Babies, Coartem Baby
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — A new malaria treatment has been approved for newborns and infants under 11 pounds, filling a major gap in care for some of the most vulnerable children. The medicine, c...
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...