September 5 Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.
September 4 COVID-19 infection risk cut 'significantly' with simple nasal spray, research finds A phase 2 study shows that azelastine nasal spray lowered coronavirus infection rates to 2.2% compared to 6.7%, researchers at Germany's Saarland University revealed.
September 4 ‘Silent killer’ parasitic disease spreading across multiple US states, experts warn "Kissing bugs" transmit Chagas disease through infected feces, causing symptoms like fever and potentially fatal heart problems in 20%-30% of chronic cases.
September 3 School vaccine mandates may go away in Southern state, surgeon general announces Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to eliminate vaccine mandates in schools, citing informed consent and individual choice over mandates.
September 2 Solar companies deploy sheep across farms in growing green energy trend Solar farms are turning to sheep instead of mowers to cut grass under solar panels, lowering costs, reducing emissions and creating new income for farmers.
August 30 Alaska jogger dragged 100 yards by bear in terrifying predawn attack near driveway Alaska authorities are searching for a brown bear that attacked a mother of three near her driveway, dragging her 100 yards before a neighbor found her.
August 30 Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows A new report revealed that Florida occupies 9 out of the 10 top beaches for the number of shark attacks that have happened between 1642 and 2024.
August 29 CDC warns of 'enhanced' virus risk for travelers amid outbreak spread by mosquitoes CDC warns travelers to China about enhanced chikungunya risk in Guangdong Province, recommending vaccines, insect repellent and protective clothing.
August 29 Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.
August 28 Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.