Health

Florida Dengue Outbreak Becomes Largest in Continental U.S. in Decades

With 252 locally acquired cases — concentrated around Tampa — three counties have declared states of emergency as the CDC monitors the spread.

20-Year-Old Amish Woman Dies of Measles in Pennsylvania's Largest Outbreak in Three Decades

The young mother, who had leukemia, was the ninth sibling sickened as measles swept through her unvaccinated family's Lancaster County home.

Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles in Pennsylvania; CDC count remains incomplete

Lancaster County resident is third death in outbreak epicenter; federal agency reports only two measles deaths after changing criteria.

Two Ole Miss Students Found Dead; Kratom Under Investigation

Investigators found retail kratom packages at both scenes and are awaiting toxicology results to determine whether the supplement contributed to the deaths.

Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Develop Nutritional Deficiencies Within a Year

A Northwestern study finds children prescribed Ozempic or similar medications are at risk of vitamin D deficiency and anemia — and often aren't given dietary counseling.

Measles exposure reported at LA Union Station; health officials urge symptom monitoring

Travelers present between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday may be at risk, with monitoring advised through Oct. 3.

Brain-eating amoeba likely source found in man-made creek at Durham mental health center, state says

Durham County Health Department says El Futuro never completed required permitting for the water feature linked to the death of a 17-year-old.

Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Seventy-First High School; 260 Close Contacts Identified

County health officials are arranging skin tests and X-rays after a confirmed case at a Cumberland County high school.

Health officials identify likely source of rare brain infection that killed NC teen

NCDHHS report points to a man-made water feature at a Durham County mental health center, citing poor disinfection and algal growth.

18-year-old dies in Pennsylvania's 4th measles-associated death

Mifflin County coroner cites acute disseminated encephalomyelitis as statewide outbreak nears 700 cases.

RFK Jr. Signals a Shift in How Vaccine Recommendations Are Categorized

New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states

Python Blood Could Revolutionize Weight Loss Solutions

New research suggests that compounds in python blood may offer novel approaches to weight management.

Ultraprocessed Foods: A Step Closer to Heart Attack and Stroke

Research reveals alarming risks associated with increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods.

New Measles Exposure Sites Identified Across the Region

Authorities report significant risk following recent outbreaks in public venues.

Texas Teen Suffers Severe Complications from Flu and Strep Infections

Family advocates for vaccination awareness following amputation due to illness complications.

Portland Doctors Investigate Surge in Severe Burns Among Drug Users

A concerning trend in hospitalizations raises questions about substance abuse practices.