Cyclospora raises concerns about future foodborne outbreaks
The U.S. food safety system faces increasing risks due to federal funding cuts, raising concerns among food safety leaders about ...
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan claims one life
Health officials in New York City have reported a growing outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, with 67 confirmed cases and one ...
Bird flu confirmed in Australia as H5N1 reaches all continents
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been confirmed in Australia for the first time, marking its presence on every continent. ...
Measles exposure reported at LAX and nearby hotel after flight
A traveler infected with measles may have exposed others at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and a nearby hotel following ...
Rabid bat discovered near Fremont neighborhood prompts health warning
A bat found near the Palo Verde Common neighborhood in South Fremont, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting health ...
Congo Ebola center set on fire after conflict over body retrieval
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 130 deaths and 671 suspected cases. ...
Why does the Democratic Republic of Congo experience ongoing disease outbreaks?
DR Congo is currently experiencing its 17th outbreak of the Ebola virus, a disease first identified in the country in ...
WHO Chief Links Funding Cuts to Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola have been linked to sharp cuts in funding to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...
Arkansas man arrested for threatening Walmart shooting
An Arkansas man, Aaron Bynum, 20, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to execute a mass shooting at a local ...
WHO declares Ebola outbreak emergency due to lack of vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, ...
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