HEALTH OUTBREAK

Oct 21 2025HEALTH

A New Mpox Threat Emerges in California

Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is not new. It has been causing infections and deaths in Africa for yea...

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Legionnaires' Disease: A Hidden Threat in NYC's Skyline

In the heart of New York City, a silent menace has taken hold. Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has recently struck Central Harlem. This outbreak has left 67 people ill and tragically claimed three lives. The culprit? Cooling towers, those towering structures perched on buildings, releasing mist to cool the city's interiors. These cooling towers, w...

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Congo's Deadly Mystery: A Race Against Time

In the heart of Congo, a mysterious illness has taken the lives of over 50 people in just five weeks. The alarming part? Most people died within 48 hours of showing symptoms. This isn't just any illness, though. It's a hemorrhagic fever, which means it causes internal bleeding, fever, and vomiting. Doctors are baffled because tests have ruled out known culprits like ...

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Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Danger of Africa's Skies

In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, a silent killer is spreading its wings, threatening the lives of thousands. Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly illness, has taken hold in Rwanda, claiming 11 lives and infecting 25 others. The virus, similar to Ebola, can be fatal in up to 88% of those who fall ill, leaving families and communities shattered. The mysterious...

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