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Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026 - KSL.com

Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026 - KSL.com

The Salt Lake County Health Department announced the county's first case of West Nile virus this year.

Flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico-Union prompts warning from LA County health officials - ABC7 Los Angeles

Flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico-Union prompts warning from LA County health officials - ABC7 Los Angeles

Los Angeles County health officials reported a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Pico-Union neighborhood, where five people have become ill this year.

'Clear Evidence': Ancient DNA From Chilean Mummies Reveals Who Brought Smallpox to The Americas - ScienceAlert

'Clear Evidence': Ancient DNA From Chilean Mummies Reveals Who Brought Smallpox to The Americas - ScienceAlert

Smallpox is an age-old scourge with a terrible history.

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria infections in Florida: 1 dead, 12 confirmed cases, health officials report - WPLG Local 10

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria infections in Florida: 1 dead, 12 confirmed cases, health officials report - WPLG Local 10

A patient aged 80 to 84 was the first to die this year in Florida of a confirmed Vibrio vulnificus, better known as the “flesh-eating bacteria,” infection, according to the Florida Department of Health’s data on Thursday.

4 Things to Avoid After 6 P.M. for Better Blood Pressure - EatingWell

4 Things to Avoid After 6 P.M. for Better Blood Pressure - EatingWell

Cardiologists reveal the evening habits they recommend replacing to improve blood pressure, alongside other strategies, to support heart health.

Doctor warns against ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend - NewsNation

Doctor warns against ‘cyclospora skinny’ trend - NewsNation

Social media influencers have joked about getting infected with cyclospora to lose weight.

Tenants in NYC building haven't showered in months over Legionnaires' find, as some ask where's Mamdani? - New York Post

Tenants in NYC building haven't showered in months over Legionnaires' find, as some ask where's Mamdani? - New York Post

They aren’t showering Zo with compliments.

Rabid Cat Euthanized In East Bay - Patch

Rabid Cat Euthanized In East Bay - Patch

Officials say the rare case likely stemmed from contact with a bat on an outdoor balcony.

Dad shares warning for parents after son dies suddenly on summer vacation - 6abc Philadelphia

Dad shares warning for parents after son dies suddenly on summer vacation - 6abc Philadelphia

Justin Vu was on a family trip to Oregon when he first began showing symptoms.