Emergency room visits related to tick bites have increased in Virginia this spring and summer compared to previous years, according to a UVA Health expert. Ticks can transmit infections and cause alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy.
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As a Lyme disease vaccine nears potential approval, hunters, a demographic highly exposed to ticks, express cautious optimism and a need for more information on safety and effectiveness.
New research published in The Lancet Digital Health reaffirms that severe muscular side effects from statins are exceedingly rare, despite widespread public concern.
A significant portion of autistic adults over 60 remain undiagnosed, leading experts to call them a 'neglected generation' and highlighting the need for increased support and understanding.
The whereabouts of nearly 300 individuals who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain unknown, according to Africa's top public health official, raising concerns about community transmission.
Health officials have confirmed a human case of the Jamestown Canyon virus in Charlotte, Vermont. This marks the second consecutive year the virus has been detected in the state.
A specific anti-inflammatory eating pattern showed significant risk reduction for Alzheimer's in a recent study, particularly for those predisposed to cognitive decline.
The U.S. is providing doses of an experimental antibody drug for clinical trials to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a shift in its policy.
A new report reveals a significant drop in US cancer death rates over 35 years, yet substantial disparities remain across racial, ethnic, and income groups.
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).