August 25 Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.
August 24 Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.
August 23 Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule The Apple Valley High School football team – the Eagles – in Minnesota has been forced to play daytime games only after federally protected ospreys built nest on stadium floodlights.
August 23 Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.
August 22 Viral photos of deer with strange warts follow 'Frankenstein' rabbit, squirrel sightings Strange wart-like growths on deer called fibromas may look scary but typically don't harm the animals unless they interfere with sight or eating.
August 22 Kansas tracks 5 serious West Nile virus cases as mosquito season peaks across the state Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.
August 20 Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.
August 19 Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.
August 19 Medical group goes against CDC, recommends COVID shots for young kids A pediatric medical group contradicts CDC guidance by including COVID-19 vaccines in its annual immunization schedule for children at the highest risk of severe illness.
August 18 Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.