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Confirmed case of EEE found in OH horse

The first 2019 reported case of EEE in MA was on August 10, a Rochester man who is still struggling to overcome it. EEE virus has been found in 366 mosquito s...

Biden conflates details of war hero tale

Carlson was not impressed by Biden's story, even though he did suggested the former senator was the "most reasonable guy" in the Democratic contest. Biden ...

Related Severe Respiratory Illness Numbers Rise in Iowa

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Czech Republic stripped of its "measles-free status"

Global Positioning System are being asked to promote catch-up vaccinations for children who may have missed out on both doses. The RVC is an independent pan...

Children get 'werewolf syndrome' after taking dodgy medicine

They learned of the contamination when 13 parents came forward to report the hair-growth symptoms in July, followed by three more last month. She told Spanis...

New Poll Shows Biden Down 13 Points; Biden Campaign Responds

Fifty percent of voters said they believe electability is more important in a candidate than compatibility with "your views on issues". One of the most signific...

IL death could be first from lung illness linked to vaping

However, they said a clear-cut common cause of the illnesses hasn't been identified and that they are being called "potential cases" that are still under invest...

No Changes to J&J After Oklahoma Opioid Case Ruling

New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen Acquario in an interview on Tuesday said the landmark ruling for Oklahoma could have major...

Fitbit launches Premium subscription service for health coaching

Of course, the smartwatch has a faster processor, a bigger AMOLED display, and better battery life which can last you as long as 5 days with minimum use. A Vers...

Be warned: Vaping isn’t a safe alternative to smoking

No students have been caught vaping so far this year, administrators say. E-cigs were reportedly developed to help adult smokers quit the habit but very few...

Trump tightens citizenship rules for military children overseas

Code of the Immigration and Nationality Act that grants those children automatic citizenship. The rule will affect children of non-U.S. citizens adopted by ...

Starbucks doubles down on pumpkin

If you're willing to wait a couple of days (or hit up Starbucks twice in one week, which is perfectly acceptable), Starbucks keeps the celebration going...

Your heart's best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Follow-up evaluations are scheduled for five-year intervals until 2030. Dog walks aren't just good for your pet, they could help keep your heart healthy, acco...

West Nile virus outbreak declared in Las Vegas area

Who is at risk for West Nile Virus? In response to this week's findings, the city said ground spraying will continue in parks and open areas as needed in orde...

Disneyland, Universal may have been exposed to measles by tourist

Health authorities say a teenage girl travelling from New Zealand to Southern California this month was infectious with highly contagious measles and may have e...

Officials report first death in U.S. possibly tied to vaping

The Illinois agency said in its release that the number of people who contracted a respiratory illness after vaping had doubled in the past week, to 22. Even th...

Nigeria's three-year milestone takes Africa towards polio eradication

Nigeria, today, marked three years without a record of wild polio virus in the country . "If the data confirms zero cases, the entire African region could be ...

Air pollution exposure 'linked to depression and schizophrenia'

Growing up in areas with high air pollution can result in a higher likelihood of developing depression or bipolar disorder in later life, according to new...

Utahns hospitalized with breathing problems all reported recent vaping

States with the most cases include Wisconsin , with 15 confirmed cases and 15 more under investigation, according to CNN's survey. Regular side effects exper...

CDC investigates link between vaping, mysterious illness; cases reported in 15 states

CDC spokeswomen Kathy Harben said there is no evidence that this condition stems from an infectious disease . The use of these devices is not safe for children...

Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus in South Windsor

West Nile Virus has been detected in 21 mosquito pools around the county so far this year. A Salt Lake County resident has been hospitalized with a potentiall...

UK's Johnson slams 'mumbo-jumbo' about vaccines after measles rates rise

He said: "The UK generally has a great record on fighting measles but for the first time, we're suddenly going in the wrong direction and we're seeing an increa...

Trump blames mass shootings on 'crazy people,' wants more mental institutions

Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett was at the president's latest campaign rally. Trump's comments come after back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and OH left 31 pe...

New warnings of link between lung disease in teens and e-cigarettes

Four cases have been reported in Minnesota , 12 in Wisconsin, with an additional 13 under investigation, and 11 in IL. She added that investigators are gathe...

Trump blames mass shootings on mentally ill, calls for more mental institutions

According to the report, only a small percentage of violent behavior is associated with serious mental illness. The president's insistence that mental illness...

Sydney stabber to defend charges 'on grounds of mental illness'

The 20-year-old was captured on CCTV arriving at the Clarence Street apartment building at 1.30pm (3.30pm NZT) on Tuesday and leaving about 20 minutes later, be...

Mother dies of Ebola in Congo's South Kivu province

Ebola has killed at least 1,900 people in the past year, the biggest toll after 11,300 died in West Africa in 2014-2016. All responses will be confidential....

West Nile virus detected for first time in Minnesota in 2019

A fact sheet from the state on ground spraying of mosquitoes for West Nile Virus is available here. - Health officials in Citrus County have issued an advis...

3rd mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile in Reno

You may have noticed more of those pesky mosquitoes biting recently - and whether they could be carrying West Nile virus is a big health concern now. "There i...

Trump says he is convinced Senate leader wants background checks bill

While President Donald Trump and McConnell have expressed a new openness to unspecified gun curbs following the back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso, Texas...

One Man's False Teeth Got 'Lost' in His Throat After Surgery

The 72-year-old man could not figure out what was wrong with his throat . The man then immediately underwent emergency surgery to remove the dentures. But ...

Surgery patient's missing dentures found lodged in his throat

The report states: "On explaining this to the patient, he revealed that his dentures had been lost during his general surgery admission eight days earlier and...

Two Ebola drugs found to increase survival rates: health officials

The other two less effective drugs - ZMapp and Remdesivir - showed respective mortality rates of 49% and 53% and will not be used for treatment. Scientist...

SoulCycle and Equinox Chairman Responds to Boycotts After Trump Fundraiser

Billionaire Stephen Ross is the chairman and majority owner of the Related Companies , which has several subsidiaries including Equinox Fitness, which is t...

Interior Health on alert for West Nile cases

Authorities are urging residents to take the proper precautions to stay protected from mosquitos. West Nile virus is a disease that is spread from infected co...