Tragic Death in South Carolina from Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba at Lake Murray
A tragic loss has struck South Carolina with the confirmed death of a child due to a rare and deadly infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba, know...
CDC Halts Bird Flu Emergency but Experts Warn of Fall H5N1 Resurgence
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its bird flu emergency response, initially activated on April 4, 2024, ...
Nimbus COVID Variant Brings Razor Blade Throat: What You Need to Know
A new COVID-19 variant, dubbed NB.1.8.1 or "Nimbus," is slicing through the U.S., making up roughly 37% of cases in the two weeks ending June 7, accor...
Texas Woman Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Nasal Rinse with Tap Water
A tragic incident in Texas has highlighted the hidden dangers lurking in something as mundane as tap water. A 71-year-old woman, described as previous...
Hawaii Faces Whooping Cough Surge: Health Officials Urge Vaccination
Hawaii, the paradise where honeymooners trade vows and leis, is now battling a less romantic guest: pertussis, or whooping cough, which is spreading a...
Measles Alert at Newark Airport: Officials Push for MMR Vaccination
Health officials have sounded the alarm at Newark Airport after a confirmed measles case sparked fears of a potential outbreak. On May 12, an infectio...
Deadly Aspergillus Fungus Could Surge in U.S. as Climate Warms, Experts Warn
A potentially deadly fungus, Aspergillus, could soon haunt more corners of the U.S., Europe, and Asia, researchers warn, as rising global temperatures...
Invasive Strep Throat Cases More Than Double Across the U.S., CDC Warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a concerning rise in cases of an invasive strain of group A Streptococcus (GAS), the...
Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 561 Cases as CDC Rolls Out Reinforcements
The measles outbreak in Texas continues its upward climb, now with 561 confirmed cases across 23 counties as of Tuesday, marking an increase of 20 cas...
