diseases

CWD findings in Waushara and Indiana show continued spread of disease

Health
Rachel Carter

Chronic wasting disease findings in deer in Waushara County and Indiana highlight the continued spread of the fatal deer disease, now documented ...

Rat-urine-spreading leptospirosis jumps in NYC as people get sick

Health
Rachel Carter

NYC is looking to hire a ‘rat czar’ as city wages war on rodent population New York City is looking to hire ...

Eclipse watchers at Children’s Museum may have been exposed to measles

Health
Rachel Carter

How the anti-vax movement brought the measles back from near extinction Outbreaks across the U.S. have forced officials to declare emergencies. Why ...

Hunters died after eating infected venison

Health
Rachel Carter

The recent report of two hunters who developed neurological diseases after eating infected deer meat has scientists concerned that ‘zombie deer disease’ ...

UF scientists hope to stop lethal bronzing disease in Florida palms

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Phipps Park in West Palm offers skating, exercise stations, baseball Phipps Park in West Palm Beach is host to a skate park, ...

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways

Health
Rachel Carter

As a recent example of what may ensue, Pitesky points to the repeated African swine fever outbreaks across various Asian countries in ...

Detroit child with measles exposed others at 3 locations: What to know

Health
Rachel Carter

A 4-year-old from Detroit has a confirmed case of the measles, and potentially exposed others while seeking treatment for the highly infectious ...

Bird flu found in NYC park — avoid wildlife: health experts

Health
Rachel Carter

US News By Natalie O’Neill Published April 10, 2024, 4:47 p.m. ET New Yorkers should stay away from wildlife after several cases ...

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

Health
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 ...

What to know about risk of outbreak

Health
Rachel Carter

Human case of the bird flu confirmed in Texas A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied ...