A child in Marin County recently came down with bird flu-suspected disease after drinking raw milk, leading to an investigation by health departments. The child recovers, but attention is turning to the possible dangers of raw milk to spread bird flu and other diseases.
Hospitals are operating at 95 percent capacity owing to a soaring situation of flu cases and overwhelming emergency care services. Experts alarm that without coordinated government action, the healthcare system is facing a looming crisis.
Mild respiratory illness is showing an unexpected surge among preschool-aged children, with cases rising sharply in 2024. While not the primary cause of respiratory infections in young kids, experts are concerned about delayed diagnoses and the difficulty of treating the infection quickly.
A California teacher died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom. Health officials are warning people, especially those who encounter wild animals, to seek immediate medical care if bitten.
A recall has recently been issued for cucumbers in twenty-six US states and parts of Canada due to salmonella contamination. Consumers are advised to discard the affected produce to prevent serious health risks.
Not less than eighty percent of US adults, along with sixty percent of adolescents in the US are on the verge of obesity-related health risks, which is a major jump since 1990. This would put pressure on health stats as well as the nation's economy.
A locally acquired case of dengue fever has been confirmed in the US, as national cases reach their highest levels in over 20 years. Health officials warn that ongoing mosquito activity increases the risk of further transmission as the outbreak continues to spread.
Health officials have confirmed several cases of rare pneumonia linked to infected water sources. The disease has a higher impact on older adults and those with weakened immune systems, is spreading and being investigated by authorities.
A new study revealed that COVID infection could trigger immune cells with tumor-fighting properties, potentially leading to cancer regression.
Deadly disease outbreak linked to recalled carrots sickens dozens of people across eighteen states, causing one death, CDC reports. Affected carrots were sold under major brands, may still be in homes.