Infectious Disease

Bird Flu 12 hours ago

Dead birds on Florida beaches have experts worried about avian flu

Dead birds along Florida's Space Coast spark fears of a possible avian flu outbreak. Samples were sent for testing as wildlife officials monitor the situation.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 1 day ago

Maine nonprofit with Somali ties reportedly sees state funding shut off after fraud claims

Maine suspends funding to Gateway Community Services after fraud allegations surface, with state seeking over $1 million in improper Medicaid payments.

Travel 1 day ago

World's most contagious virus detected at two major US airports amid holiday traffic

A case of measles was detected at Newark airport in New Jersey during holiday travel — and at Logan in Boston. Health officials urge travelers to contact healthcare providers as needed.

Health 3 days ago

Record-breaking flu numbers reported in New York state, sparking warnings from officials

New York reports record flu surge with over 71,000 cases in one week - the highest since tracking began in 2004. Health officials urge vaccination.

Health December 24

Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most

A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed December 23

Trump official freezes millions in SBA aid to Minnesota, slams Walz’s policies as breeding ‘endemic’ fraud

Trump official halts $5.5 million in Minnesota SBA aid, citing "endemic" fraud under Gov. Walz's leadership in 2025 federal crackdown on welfare abuse.

Food-Drink December 21

What food safety experts say they won't order when dining out at restaurants

Experts warn that foods like salads and sprouts carry serious foodborne illness risks — and several attorneys who have litigated major outbreaks say they avoid them.

Health December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.

Health December 17

Major study reveals why COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues, especially in one group

Stanford researchers identify two proteins that cause rare heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination, offering insights into myocarditis prevention.

Health December 15

‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms

Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.