These two animal viruses could become next public health threats
For most people, dangerous viruses seem to appear suddenly, as if out of nowhere. COVID-19 taught the world that diseases jumping from animals to...
Meth overdose deaths have exploded everywhere in the U.S.
Once considered mostly a local problem in the western United States, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have now become a nationwide crisis.
A new study shows that...
Deadly mushrooms are spreading in California
Health officials in California are warning people to stay away from wild mushrooms after a dangerous rise in poisonings.
Over a short period from November...
COVID-19 still kills more than 100,000 people a year in the U.S.
Even though the United States ended its COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023, the virus has not gone away.
A new study from the...
Navigating norovirus: insights into stomach bug outbreaks
Outbreaks of a contagious “stomach bug” called norovirus can spread quickly. It often crops up in cruise ships, nursing homes, and other crowded places....
Man died from tick-triggered meat allergy
Doctors at the University of Virginia have confirmed the first known death from a meat allergy caused by tick bites.
The man, a 47-year-old from...
New 15-minute test could speed up hepatitis C treatment
A new test developed by scientists at Northwestern University could make a big difference in the fight against hepatitis C.
This rapid test can detect...
What you need to know about “stomach flu” and how to stay safe
Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading in California and other parts of the United States. Even though it's...
Quitting smoking completely is the best way to protect heart health
Smoking is often seen as a habit that becomes more dangerous the more you do it. Many people believe that smoking only a few...
Throw out these 19 cookware items that may contain dangerous lead, FDA warns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an important warning about a growing list of pots and pans that may release dangerous...