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CDC: ‘Vampire facials’ at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico led to HIV infections in three women
[ad_1] Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical…
April 29, 2024
What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
[ad_1] A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this…
April 4, 2024
Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue cases
[ad_1] SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike…
March 26, 2024
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu
[ad_1] Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said…
March 26, 2024
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
[ad_1] CHICAGO — Seven people living at a Chicago shelter for migrants have tested positive for measles since…
March 14, 2024
Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school suffering a measles outbreak
[ad_1] FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary…
February 24, 2024
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Hydeia Broadbent, a prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s…
February 23, 2024
A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others
[ad_1] NEW YORK — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole,…
February 21, 2024
What Is Alaskapox? Recent Death Brings Attention to Virus Seen in Small Animals
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus…
February 14, 2024
Elderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
[ad_1] ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An elderly man has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently…
February 13, 2024