May 15, 2025 Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by antiviral drug already on market A new UVA study finds that HIV drugs like NRTIs may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 10% annually, suggesting potential for repurposing in dementia prevention.
May 14, 2025 Spider monkey rescued after California drug bust "Violeta," about 18 months old, is now being cared for at the Oakland Zoo. (Oakland Zoo/TMX)
May 14, 2025 Officials in West Coast state sound alarm after traveler diagnosed with highly contagious viral disease Public health officials warn of measles exposure in Washington state after a Canadian traveler visited multiple locations, including Seattle-Tacoma Airport, while contagious.
May 14, 2025 Parade of camels welcome Trump motorcade to Qatar President Donald Trump's motorcade was greeted by dozens of camels in Qatar as he continued his four-day trip of the Middle East.
May 13, 2025 FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications Adults over the age of 60 are recommended not to get the chikungunya vaccine to prevent the mosquito-borne illness due to two related deaths, according to the FDA and CDC.
May 13, 2025 Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans Mexico's New World Screwworm outbreak halts livestock imports at the southern border as US officials work to prevent the parasitic fly from spreading to American animals.
May 12, 2025 Lucky anglers break two state fishing records on same day: 'Dedication and passion' Two fishermen in West Virginia set records on the same day after they caught a record-breaking redhorse sucker and a redear sunfish, as announced by WVDNR officials.
May 11, 2025 Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure reportedly had 'history' of playing rough with animal Eric Slate, 52, was found dead in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure at a South Carolina petting zoo. He reportedly had a "history" of playing rough with one of the animals.
May 11, 2025 Man found dead in kangaroo, wallaby enclosure Officials said a 52-year-old man was found dead with multiple blunt force injuries in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure in South Carolina. (Credit: WFXB/WBTW)
May 10, 2025 Florida man, 89, and his dog mauled to death by black bear in state's first fatal attack An man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome, Florida. The 89-year-old man's death marks the first fatality attributed to a black bear in state history.