August 7, 2025 Dangerous tick-borne virus causes brain damage in vulnerable young patient A Boston baby is hospitalized with seizures and brain damage after a tick bite on Martha's Vineyard may have led to Powassan virus, which transmits faster than Lyme disease.
August 6, 2025 Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain China is battling a widespread chikungunya outbreak using drones, insecticides and quarantine measures, as a mosquito-borne virus has infected over 7,000 people in Guangdong.
August 4, 2025 Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.
July 31, 2025 Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
July 26, 2025 Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.
July 8, 2025 CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence The CDC ends its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu after recording 70 human cases and one death nationally, even as experts note seasonal patterns may increase fall cases.
July 2, 2025 The gross reason airplane passengers might want to avoid using the water on flights Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly unsanitary, according to travel and health experts.
June 27, 2025 LAB LEAK?: Origins of COVID-19 released in World Health Organization report Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on the reported origins of COVID-19 on 'The Story.'
June 24, 2025 Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations Hepatitis A outbreak in popular European destinations has sickened thousands, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and those with limited healthcare access.
June 19, 2025 FDA approves first twice-yearly injection that prevents HIV infection The injectable HIV prevention treatment Yetzugo, made by Gilead Sciences, has received FDA approval, offering a twice-yearly alternative to daily medications.