Minnesota is gearing up for a weather shift. The state will soon face a different kind of severe weather: tornadoes. These aren't everyday occurrences in Duluth, but they do happen. Other parts of Minnesota face a higher risk. It's time to get ready. People in Minnesota and Wisconsin should be aler
The world is buzzing about pandemic prevention. Big names in global health are pushing for massive funding to tackle this issue. The main idea is that diseases are jumping from animals to humans more often. This is called zoonotic spillover. Why is this happening? Many point to human activities like
In a short time, a new health secretary has made big changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. This person has fired many public health workers, met with governors wanting to limit unhealthy foods in government programs, and sent mixed messages about vaccines during measles outbreaks.
Measles is back in the news, and it's not good news. Three states—Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia—have all reported their first measles cases of 2025. The common thread? All three cases are linked to international travel. This should not be a surprise. Measles is highly contagious and can sprea
The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vacci
In Texas, a measles outbreak has hit hard, infecting hundreds and sadly taking the lives of three individuals, including two young children. Amidst this crisis, a doctor named Ben Edwards found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Edwards was caught on video treating patients while sp
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. with 800 confirmed cases as of a recent count. This is more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024. The virus has spread to several states, with Texas being the hardest hit. The outbreak in West Texas has reached 597 cases, with two children
A Texas doctor, Ben Edwards, found himself in the spotlight after treating kids during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Edwards appeared in a video, posted by an anti-vaccine group, showing him with a measles rash. He admitted to having the disease, stating that his symptoms started
A doctor in Texas found himself in hot water after treating children during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Dr. Ben Edwards was seen in a video with a clear measles rash on his face, recorded just a day after he started showing symptoms. He was working in a temporary clinic set up
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. More than 800 cases have been confirmed in 24 states. This is a big jump from last year's 285 cases. The numbers are worrying health experts. They fear the nation could lose its measles elimination status. This status was achieved back in 2000. It means the
