In a small town in Idaho, a man was scratched by a skunk while holding a kitten. This simple incident set off a chain of events that led to two deaths. The man who was scratched later became very sick and died. He had donated a kidney to a man in Michigan. Sadly, the recipient of the kidney also got
Measles is back and spreading fast across the United States. In Minnesota alone, there are now 20 confirmed cases, with three new infections just reported in Dakota County. The latest cases involve unvaccinated kids who likely caught the virus from an unvaccinated adult. This is part of a bigger pro
In the United States, the number of infections caused by "nightmare bacteria" has been rising. These bacteria are tough to treat because they have a special gene called NDM. This gene makes them resistant to most antibiotics. Only two medicines can fight these infections, and they are expensive and
H5N1 bird flu is showing off its tricks. In a surprising turn, a second type of H5N1 has possibly hopped from dairy cows to humans and we need to pay attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials in Nevada reported that a farm worker in Nevada has been
This winter, flu cases are skyrocketing, making it one of the toughest flu seasons in over a decade. Reports from February show that 43 states are experiencing high to very high flu activity. Doctors are seeing a lot of flu-like illnesses, with nearly 8% of visits related to the flu. This is the hig
Great news! The life expectancy in the U. S. has hit a new high since the pandemic started. In 2023, it climbed to 78. 4 years, which is almost a full year higher than the previous year. What's behind this positive change? A big drop in Covid-19 deaths played a major role. In just one year, Covid we
For the first time in a decade, the alarming rate of obesity among American adults has finally hit the brakes. Or has it? While the overall obesity rate has plateaued, a new and concerning trend has emerged: severe obesity is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has rece
