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Dengue fever reported in Florida Keys in two locally acquired cases
The Florida Department of Health is warning that mosquitoes in the Keys may carry diseases following the diagnosis of dengue fever in two residents of the upper islands.
Fauci finally reverses course, agrees keeping schools closed during COVID was a 'mistake'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top adviser to two presidential administrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, reversed course in a Tuesday interview and agreed that shutting down schools for more than a...
Andrew Cuomo is still fibbing about his deadly COVID nursing-home order
Four years after ordering COVID-positive patients into New York nursing homes, Andrew Cuomo's excuses for that fateful mistake have gotten older but no better.
I thought I had come down with the flu on vacation — it was dengue fever
"It was so strange, I felt fine within myself," said Emma Cox, 27. "But I’d woken up with bumps all over my body — I’d never seen anything like it."
How to avoid food poisoning from shopping at the farmers market
Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there.
Greenpeace’s war on kids, terrorism for tots and other commentary
“A Philippines court made the decision to block the growing of Golden Rice,” grumbles Zion Lights at Spiked, “following campaigns led by Greenpeace” to discredit the genetically modified grain.
'Infectious' flyer with measles traveled through US airport, triggering warning — as cases more than double 2023 total
Authorities were notified on Thursday that an adult with the measles traveled through the busy airport on May 10 and 11 “while infectious."
Why the biggest threat of bird flu is government disinformation
Like with monkeypox and covid, the government is failing to tell the entire picture when it comes to the nascent bird flu epidemic.
I'm an ER doctor — don't bring these 5 foods to the beach
"The last thing you want is for people to go home and remember the beach trip because they got sick," Dr. John Torres said.
Six people contract 'brain worms' from eating undercooked bear kabobs
One family suffered a bear-y bad problem after consuming bear meat at a family reunion: brain worms.
1 in 9 children now diagnosed with this 'expanding health concern'
The kids are not alright.
Fluoride in pregnancy may harm child's brain development: study
The research team suggests pregnant women drink filtered tap water — "even some tabletop pitcher filters do a pretty good job of filtering fluoride."
GOP reps threaten to subpoena CDC for vaccine efficacy records
Reps. Jim Jordan and Thomas Massie threatened Thursday to subpoena the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for records related to COVID-19 vaccine efficacy among those already infected with...
How to stay safe this summer when drinking alcohol at the beach
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, many among us head to the nearest body of water — and reach for the booze when we get there.
Texas farmer diagnosed with bird flu from cow had intense eye bleeding, gross new photo shows
A dairy worker in Texas who was diagnosed with bird flu experienced painful bleeding in both of his eyes, a disturbing new image of the patient shows, and fluid oozed...
Monkeypox cases spike in NYC — with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per month
The number of cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has spiked in the Big Apple since October, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene warned Friday,...
Norovirus outbreaks linked to 2 cruise ships with over 150 infected
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program is tracking the "very contagious" outbreaks following reports of passengers in distress.
How much you should sit, stand, walk and sleep in 24 hours
A recent study reveals how to divide your day to maximize health and increase longevity.
Forget 10,000 steps a day — here's what to focus on instead
Experts say you can walk a lot less — as long as you're doing this.
23-year-old in US on exchange program left paralyzed, requires breathing aid after likely contracting foodborne illness
A young Brazilian woman working in Colorado through an exchange program was left paralyzed and fighting for her life in the hospital after she was infected by a rare bacteria.