Florida man discovers "severe" migraines were caused by tapeworm in brain
Doctors believe he contracted the parasite due to his "habit of eating undercooked bacon."
Beef Warning Issued Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert about ground beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli.
How marijuana legalization changed use in states
Discrepancies in legalization across the country may pose a risk to public health, researchers have warned.
Joe Biden faces MAGA fury for measles outbreak spurred by migrants
As of Friday, there have been 57 confirmed cases of measles in Chicago, with most being linked to a migrant shelter.
Mystery rise in infection with 30% fatality rate sweeps Japan
Officials are investigating the cause of a significant rise in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, nearly a third of which resulted in death in 2023.
Tuberculosis cases are surging in California
The number of patients diagnosed with the bacterial disease is up 15 percent year over year, and medical professionals are concerned.
Map shows the most and least stressed US states
More than a quarter of American adults are "too stressed to function," but some states are much worse than others.
Donald Trump's plan would destroy funding for schools in Republican states
Trump has pledged to "not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate" if he returns to the White House.
Measles outbreak map shows 17 states with reported cases
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 17 states—an increase of six since mid-February.
Measles map shows states with reported cases in 2024
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 11 states, with the outbreak in Florida thought not down to global travel.
Tijuana River sewage contamination a "public health crisis"
Over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage, urban runoff and industrial waste have been spilled into the Tijuana over the past five years.
What is Alaskapox? Symptoms and origins of virus
With the first death due to the emerging virus, public health experts are grappling to understand how it affects humans.
First man dies of 'Alaskapox'
An elderly man living in the Kenai Penninsula became the first person to die of the novel virus in late January.
Passenger claiming she was confronted for wearing face mask sparks debate
The alleged incident sparked heated discussion among social media users, with one asking why it's "so triggering" to see a person wearing a mask.
The Results Are in—Oregon's Total Drug Decriminalization Was a Failure
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Portland due to sharp rises in overdose deaths, public drug use, and crime.
"Highly contagious" measles warning sparks questions
The Virginia Public Health Department announced a case of measles, raising questions among social media users over the source and vaccines.
McDonald's shut after "crack pipe" found in food bag
One of the chain's restaurants in Ohio was subject to an excoriating health inspection on Wednesday following a customer complaint.
Unvaccinated migrants fuel dramatic spike in chickenpox cases in Chicago
Chicago has seen nearly 400 cases of chickenpox this year as it continues grappling with an influx of migrants.
Legalization Doesn't Make THC Drugs Any Less Risky
After Ohio voted to legalize recreational marijuana, Governor Mike DeWine rightly warned the ballot measure has "a lot of holes."
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Pollution from U.S. coal power killed 460,000 people in two decades — Study
Coal-burning pollution has been found to have a mortality risk 2.1 times higher than particulates emitted by all other sources.
Scientists warn some musculoskeletal disorders to more than double by 2050
The 494 million cases of uncommon musculoskeletal conditions in 2020 are projected to grow to reach 1.06 billion by 2050, the researchers found.
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Scientists fear cataclysmic "Factor X" will emerge from Earth's permafrost
"There must be microbes that were on Earth long before Homo sapiens existed," scientist Birgitta Evengård told Newsweek.
COVID map shows where hospitalizations are increasing in the US
Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska are seeing the largest spike in rates of COVID hospitalizations, CDC data shows.
Rabid fox bites child, sparking fears entire family exposed
The infected animal reportedly attempted to bite through the child's boots while her younger brother was nearby.
The "silent pandemic" is now screaming at America's children
Bacterial infections commonly affecting children are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, putting millions of lives at risk.
Why Are Death and Disability Rising Among Young Americans?
Record-high rates of incapacitation threaten our economy and signal continuing waves of early death.
Women who diet in middle age protect themselves from dementia
Research has revealed that women who ate a blood pressure-lowering diet in middle-age were less likely to report multiple symptoms of cognitive decline later.
Disemboweled goat found in couple's luggage at Chicago airport
"Items like these can harbor pests and diseases," said Michael Pfeiffer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Area port director for Chicago.
Black Americans face greater surgery risk
Hispanic patients are also 21 percent more likely than white people to die in the 30 days after surgery.
Could COVID be behind the pink-eye epidemic?
"Conjunctivitis is a known symptom of COVID," Paul R. Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, told Newsweek.