Diseases and Conditions

Anti-vax pet owners opposing rabies shot. That’s concerning to vets.

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Rachel Carter

Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s ...

Man dies of Bubonic plague in New Mexico: What to know

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Rachel Carter

Rare case of the Bubonic Plague reported in Oregon A rare case of the bubonic plague, a disease that, per online reports, ...

What is Alaskapox? Man’s death is first fatal case of rare, new virus

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Rachel Carter

The first fatal case of a rare, newly identified viral disease has claimed the life of a man who lived in a ...

What is Disease X? WHO virus study provides roadmap to stop pandemic

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Rachel Carter

Disease X doesn’t exist, at least not yet. That’s why health officials are taking the steps to ensure the world is prepared ...

The truth about the condition, weight loss

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Rachel Carter

Esther Hollander struggled with her weight her whole life. Little did she know she had a condition that prevented diet and exercise ...

Vampire bat habitat expansion increases risk of rabies, study says

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Rachel Carter

There is a new study about vampire bats that, while perfectly timed for Halloween season, is raising alarms for the food supply ...