The Minnesota Department of Health warns of an increasing risk of West Nile virus amid a hot summer, with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths. Precautions are essential to avoid mosquito bites and serious illness.
Walmart has issued a recall for frozen raw shrimp sold in 13 states due to potential radioactive contamination. The FDA detected Cesium-137 in shipments, raising health concerns. Consumers are urged to discard the affected products.
The Chikungunya virus is spreading rapidly across cities in China and beyond, prompting health warnings and quarantine measures. Discover how the virus spreads and which countries are affected.
In a heartbreaking incident, a 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in Lake Murray, South Carolina. This rare infection serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking in warm freshwater. Read more about the circumstances and health warnings.
Emergency rooms are seeing a surge in tick bite cases this July, the highest since 2017. The CDC warns that young children and the elderly are particularly at risk as climate change exacerbates the issue.
A groundbreaking study reveals alarming connections between cannabis use and heart disease, showing higher risks of heart attacks and strokes. Discover the shocking truth behind cannabis and your heart health.
A measles outbreak fears escalate as an unvaccinated individual travels from Illinois to Missouri, potentially exposing many at the St Louis Aquarium. As cases rise in Texas, health officials urge vigilance.
A confirmed measles case linked to Amtrak travel in D.C. raises alarms as health officials warn the public about potential exposure. Unvaccinated individuals are at high risk.
A child in Montgomery County has been diagnosed with measles, raising alarms as health officials trace contacts. With an ongoing outbreak in the region, here’s how to protect yourself.