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Health March 8

What is hantavirus, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death?

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Experts weigh in on the fatal disease.

Health March 8

Lingering lung disorders 5 years post-COVID: Here's what to know

Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, which involves scarring of the lungs that can worsen over time and may require a lung transplant, affects some patients after infection, according to pulmonologists.

Product Recalls March 7

Farmers in 6 states told to stop using certain animal feed as FDA announces recall

ADM Animal Nutrition has recalled animal feed due to nutrition levels that could be "harmful" to cattle," the FDA announced. Diets of livestock can affect human health, the NIH reports.

Infectious Disease March 7

Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination

The state of Florida has reported its first measles case for 2025 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Amid the measles outbreak this year, experts note the importance of vaccination.

Health March 6, 2025

Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

North Carolina March 5, 2025

Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

VIDEO March 4, 2025

911 call details alligator attack

A 911 call shows the chaotic aftermath of an alligator attack in Polk County, Florida on Monday afternoon. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via WTVT)

Health March 4, 2025

RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.

Massachusetts March 3, 2025

Woman stung by venomous critter while getting bag at Boston's Logan Airport

Massachusetts State Police said a 40-year-old woman retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport was stung by a scorpion on Sunday night.

Texas March 2, 2025

Unusual pet seized during operation targeting gang members in Texas

An investigation led by the ATF resulted in the arrest of eight alleged members of the Oakland Crips in Dallas as well as the seizure of an alligator.

Health March 2, 2025

What you need to know about the measles outbreak

Measles are spreading and have already caused one death. Here's what you need to know according to the CDC and medical experts.