The start of West Nile virus transmission began unusually early in some US states, with the most cases in early summer since 2004, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in July – so Delaware turned to chickens.“They kind of are the proverbial canary in the coal mine,” said Tom Moran, head … Read more
John Reagan was enjoying the first few months of retirement when he pulled a tick off his skin in early May. He didn’t think much about it. Reagan, 66, a retired pharmacist who lives in Concord, New Hampshire, loved being outdoors, often hunting, fishing or going on long walks with his son and daughter’s dogs … Read more
NORTH SALT LAKE — What began as pain in his lower back eventually changed nearly every aspect of Joseph Mutalwa’s life.”I was thinking that it was something that was going to go away. The next day, I had pain in my arms,” he said.Mutalwa, who is originally from Uganda, said his symptoms began in January … Read more
A Chatham County woman says she is grateful to be alive after a sudden illness left her hospitalized with sepsis, hearing loss and questions about whether a tick-borne infection played a role. Ronnie Dunn said she has lived in the country for years and finding a tick was never unusual. “I’m from the country. I’ve … Read more
Sometime in late 2025, Reese Willard, 40, a father of one from Dallas, Texas, started experiencing extreme fatigue and difficulty falling asleep.At first, Reese and his wife, Sarah, 39, did not think much of it.After a few weeks, when more symptoms showed up, the couple sought help from ChatGPT, which offered a temporary but uncertain … Read more
For some it’s a high-pitched mosquito whine; for others it’s a low bass hum. It might come and go with periods of stress, or it might be the permanent, irritating background track to daily life and nightly sleep.Whatever form it takes, tinnitus – hearing sounds like ringing, buzzing or hissing when no external noise is … Read more
Sarah Catherine Daniels died at home surrounded by loved ones, her inquest was told [BBC]A mum-of-three died from cancer following a nine-month delay in receiving pathology test results, meaning she did not receive potentially life-extending treatment fast enough, an inquest has heard.Sarah Catherine Daniels’ husband said she “never gave up” trying to fight her rare … Read more
First responders who helped with rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, were exposed to high levels of trauma, yet some of them were less likely to develop long-term stress disorders and other mental health issues than others.
Two common GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been linked to a brain condition that can cause permanent brain damage and become deadly. More than one in 10 American adults are now on GLP-1s for weight loss. And while the jabs work to shed pounds and provide a host of other unexpected benefits, they can come … Read more
The number of cancer deaths estimated to be attributable to alcohol in the United States doubled from 1990 to 2023, particularly among men and people aged 55 years and older, according to a University of Miami study published this month, adding to the body of recent research underscoring the health risks of alcohol consumption.