In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U
In Grand Junction, Colorado, a 15-year-old named Kamberlyn Bowler has been through a rough ride. She's a freshman who loves softball, and she recently enjoyed a few Quarter Pounder burgers with extra pickles at McDonald's. But things took a nasty turn when she started feeling sick with a fever, stom
In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A
Are you ready to prioritize your health? Here’s your chance! A community health fair is coming up on November 2. Whether you're in a bustling city like New York or a quiet town in Alaska, this event is open to everyone. The fair will cover all 50 states, plus more—even the U. S. Virgin Islands and A
In a tragic incident on Tuesday, militants attacked a health center in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where polio vaccinations were being organized. The attack led to a shootout that sadly claimed the life of a police officer, with three attackers also killed. The health workers were fortun
Imagine this: a top researcher studying the effects of gender affirming care on minors decided to keep some of her findings under wraps. For six years, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy hid data from a study that showed no mental health improvements in kids who received puberty blockers. Her reason? She did
Have you ever thought about how our bodies can be repaired with electrical signals? That's what doctors at Northwell Health in New York are trying to do. They've created devices that can help paralyzed people feel and move again. One patient, Keith Thomas, can now grasp, lift, and drink from a cup a
Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O
Hey, New York hunters! There's a scary disease known as 'zombie deer disease' that's back in the state after almost 20 years. This disease, called chronic wasting disease (CWD), makes the brains of deer and elk turn spongy, and it's always fatal. Recently, a case was found in a northern county near
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
