The H5N1 bird flu virus in the US is rapidly mutating, bringing it closer to the ability to spread among humans. Experts warn that if it evolves further, it could trigger a global pandemic.
An unidentified flu-like illness has killed dozens in the country and left health officials racing to identify the cause. Experts report symptoms like fever, cough, and anemia, with children among the hardest hit.
Poliovirus detection in sewage samples raised concerns about a potential resurgence of polio. Health officials are urging stronger vaccination efforts as well as better surveillance to prevent the virus from spreading.
Dramatic rise in respiratory illness cases in North Carolina, 6.4 times more than last year. Experts warn that vaccine hesitancy and changes in social behavior post-pandemic are contributing to the alarming increase.
A deadly surge in silicosis cases linked to dust from quartz countertops is alarming health experts. Misdiagnoses are delaying critical treatment, raising serious concerns about the growing public health threat.
In a major recall, widely circulated cucumbers have been found to be contaminated with salmonella across twenty-six US states and Canada. Consumers are urged to dispose of affected products immediately.
A groundbreaking therapy finally developed after an effort over a long half-decade. The treatment significantly reduces flare-up severity and could revolutionize care for millions suffering from lung conditions like asthma and COPD.
A highly contagious disease outbreak has been reported to a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, with health officials alerting of the possible exposure and urging them to vaccinate themselves to prevent infection.
Zepbound, a new weight-loss drug, has shown a groundbreaking ability to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by over 90% in prediabetic patients, according to a recent clinical trial.