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February 1, 2024

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF): Symptoms, treatment, and prevention

Explore Rocky Mountain spotted fever's causes, treatment, symptoms, diagnostic challenges and effective prevention methods for this notable tick-borne illness.

January 31, 2024

California to strip fruit from trees on over 2K properties to stop invasive bug

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is stripping fruit off of trees on over 2,000 properties to stop the spread of the invasive Oriental fruit fly.

January 23, 2024

Rare 'simultaneous explosion' of cicadas expected for first time in 221 years

A rare emergence of cicadas is coming in 2024 with over a trillion insects set to make an appearance across the country and potentially overlap in two states.

January 22, 2024

South Dakota festival raises awareness of devestating impact of mountain pine beetle on forests

The annual Burning Beetle fest in South Dakota aims to raise awareness of the destructive impact of the mountain pine beetle on forest land in the Black Hills.

January 4, 2024

Largest male specimen of world's most venomous spider discovered in Australia

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider. The spider is set to contribute to the park's antivenom program, officials say.

December 10, 2023

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says

An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a CDC advisory. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the health situation.

December 7, 2023

Swarm of locusts invade skies of Mexico

The locusts were expected to leave the area within two days.

December 5, 2023

Greece health officials take action against bedbug crisis hoax targeting tourists

Greece's health ministry is addressing a hoax involving fake posters claiming a bedbug crisis in Athens short-term rental apartments, according to officials.

November 26, 2023

Causes and symptoms of malaria and protective measures to take to avoid it

Malaria is a disease transmitted through mosquitos that can become fatal. It's vital to take preventative measures when traveling to a place where the disease is common.

November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.