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.
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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).
New obesity diagnoses are increasing most rapidly among adults in their 20s and 30s in England, a study published in The Lancet suggests.
Experts warn of a resurgence of tetanus, a preventable but potentially deadly disease, as vaccination rates decline. Recent CDC reports highlight hundreds of cases and dozens of deaths over 15 years, with four pediatric cases in 2024 alone.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in two seabirds in Western Australia, marking the first detection of the globally circulating strain on the continent. The virus has previously spread across all other continents, impacting wildlife and mammals.
Eight Americans have been released from a six-week federal quarantine in Nebraska following exposure to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The quarantine, criticized by some as "authoritarian," ended Monday.
UNICEF reports that nearly 3 million children and adolescents in eastern DRC are at risk from Ebola and the disruption of essential services as confirmed cases surpass 1,000.
New research suggests that incorporating strength training into a routine can significantly lower the risk of early death, particularly from cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific dementia rates have significantly decreased over the past few decades. Improvements in cardiovascular health and education are key contributing factors.
A Maryland resident has been diagnosed with measles, with potential exposure points including Dulles International Airport and a D.C. clinic. Health officials are urging unvaccinated individuals who may have been exposed to contact their providers.