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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States nearly 60 years ago could be threatening a comeback, Texas wildlife ...
Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
A patient with the first “ severe case ” of bird flu in the U.S. has died, according to a press release Monday from the ...
First Bird Flu-Related Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that a 65-year-old man who was hospitalized with the bird flu (highly pathogenic ...
Louisiana reports first bird flu related death in U.S.
The person contracted the bird flu after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.
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Advocates look to new year for contraceptive protections as new CDC numbers show national use
In the newest National Survey of Family Growth, analyzing numbers from 2022 to 2023, the CDC found 35.7 percent of females ages 15 to 49 used a “family planning service” over that year, with the ...
Flu rates are surging across the US except in these 5 states — see where people are most at risk
The CDC estimates there have been at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations and 2,700 deaths (including 11 ...
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
No, China Has Not Declared a State of Emergency Over Respiratory Viruses
The posts are mostly false. Chinese authorities have reported an increase in some respiratory infections, but the increases ...
Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic screwworms found in Mexico
The CDC said screwworms are most common in the tropics and subtropics, but recent cases have appeared in Central America for ...
Cruise ships dealt with worst year of stomach illnesses in over a decade, CDC says
2024 was the worst year for gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade, according to newly released ...
120+ people sick in Holland America, Oceania cruise gastrointestinal outbreaks
Over 120 passengers experienced gastrointestinal illness on recent Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises voyages.
Feeling sick? Here’s what you might have
With so many illnesses going around, it may be hard to tell what you’ve caught.