Aging population faces escalating West Nile threat as chronic diseases and immunosuppression rates climb

Older people with a history of chronic kidney disease or conditions affecting blood flow to the brain such as stroke face ...

Are mosquitoes the most dangerous animals in the world?

Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile fever are all diseases that can be spread by mosquitoes. Hundreds of thousands of people die from such infections every year. David Hancock was almost one of ...

Experts sound alarm as studies find 'deadliest animal on the planet' may be on the rise: 'We [are] just getting eaten alive out there'

In 2024, a Washington Post analysis showed that the average number of mosquito days — days with an average humidity of at ...
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Scientist helps rewrite mosquito-evolution story

An Iowa State University scientist is part of an international team of researchers that has upended one of the most famous ...

'Sloth fever' unlikely to spread via mosquitoes in southeastern US, say researchers

In 2024, "sloth fever" hit the news cycle as a new public health threat: The virus was found in people who'd recently ...
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Bugs laid eggs under your skin and now you have scabies. Now what?

Scabies is a skin problem caused by tiny bugs called mites. These mites are so small that you can’t see them without a ...

Scientists issue warning as dangerous tree fueling rare condition spreads across US region: 'There is certainly evidence now'

Experts are working to contain this tree through controlled burns, removal, and the restoration of native grasses.
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Beloved sports broadcaster issues warning after shocking infection: 'Every day now depends'

The infection left him critically ill and in a wheelchair for months. Beloved sports broadcaster issues warning after ...
Cowra Guardian

Kunjin virus detected in Cowra

While most Kunjin infections in humans cause mild or no symptoms, the virus can occasionally lead to serious brain ...