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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cows and dog. Are humans at risk?

USDA has detected New World screwworm infections in Texas animals, marking the state's first confirmed cases in decades.

LiveScience · Jun 4

WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak

KINSHASA - The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people.

Bangkok Post · May 19

If you’re sick right now, then this is probably what you’ve got

There are more than a billion cases of the common cold in the U.S. each year

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Meat Snack Trays at Sam's Club

Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club stores. Fratelli Beretta USA recalls over 11,000 pounds of tainted charcuterie p...

Top News · Jan 5, 2024

Nearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?

All told, roughly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or its predecessor—and it's turning us into a nation burdened with illness, experts say.

Fortune · Dec 23, 2023

JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season was looking to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until JN.1 took off. Now, it's anyone's best guess.

Fortune · Dec 22, 2023

Fentanyl Fuels Ongoing US Drug Overdose Crisis: Over 109,000 Deaths Lost In 12 Months

Over 109,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in the 12 months ending in January 2023

Zenger · Jun 16, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: More states are legalizing fentanyl test strips to combat opioid deaths

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The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

What is human metapneumovirus? What to know about the virus as CDC reports spike in cases across US

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recorded a spike in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases, with flu-like symptoms. Here's all you need to know about the virus

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Narcan: the life-saving nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

A nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses is set to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter in the US.

The Week · Mar 31, 2023