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Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact

A Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.

See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic Islands

The H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.

Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.

Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.

Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024

The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.

How worried should we be about Disease X?

Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.

The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worrying

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has prompted California's emergency declaration due to rising infections in livestock.

Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact

A Missouri resident with no animal exposure was hospitalized with H5-type bird flu, raising concerns about possible person-to-person transmission.

See How a Deadly Bird Flu Season Impacted Wildlife on Remote Antarctic Islands

The H5N1 avian influenza virus poses a substantial threat to both human health and wildlife globally.

Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.

Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.

Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo? DW 12/09/2024

The undiagnosed Disease X in DRC may not be a novel outbreak, but rather an existing illness exacerbated by poor health conditions.

How worried should we be about Disease X?

Disease X is a mysterious illness in the DRC with over 400 cases and 31 deaths, raising international health concerns.

The bird flu outbreak keeps getting more worrying

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has prompted California's emergency declaration due to rising infections in livestock.
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How Record-Breaking Heat Waves Add to Risks for Western Monarch Butterflies | KQED

Rising temperatures pose significant risks to monarchs' survival and development, highlighting the urgent need for more research to understand these impacts.

How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut Health

COVID-19 can significantly impact the gastrointestinal system alongside respiratory symptoms, highlighting the importance of recognizing a broader range of signs.
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Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strain

Health agencies are preparing for a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to previous outbreaks.

Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

Medical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.

Mpox is 'not the new COVID' WHO DW 08/20/2024

WHO clarifies that mpox is manageable and not akin to COVID-19, urging global cooperation for control and elimination.
The new variant of mpox requires deeper understanding and proactive measures to avoid panic and health neglect.

Health agencies scramble to prepare for new mpox strain

Health agencies are preparing for a new strain of mpox with fewer resources compared to previous outbreaks.

Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

Medical staff in DR Congo urgently need vaccines to control the mpox outbreak as patient numbers, especially among infants, continue to rise.

Mpox is 'not the new COVID' WHO DW 08/20/2024

WHO clarifies that mpox is manageable and not akin to COVID-19, urging global cooperation for control and elimination.
The new variant of mpox requires deeper understanding and proactive measures to avoid panic and health neglect.
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Fungal disease sickened 5 at California festival, officials say. What is Valley fever?

Cases of Valley fever reported after Lightning in a Bottle festival in California, urging attendees to seek medical advice for respiratory symptoms.

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed

A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.
Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.

7 Early Warning Signs Of An HIV Infection

During the first few weeks of being infected with HIV, most people experience flu-like symptoms that indicate their body is reacting to the virus.
These early signs of HIV infection, known as acute retroviral syndrome, can be mild and mistaken for the flu, mononucleosis, or tonsillitis.
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