A person from Spain who recently returned from a cruise on the MV Hondius is now in a special hospital unit after testing positive for hantavirus. This virus is rare but serious, and it can spread through contact with infected animals or their droppings. The traveler was one of 14 Spaniards on the s
In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h
The US government has quietly blocked its top disease experts from talking directly to the World Health Organization. Instead, small groups of researchers can only listen during WHO meetings—like students in a classroom who can’t ask questions. Any ideas they have must go through layers of bureaucra
Spring and summer mean more outdoor time, but they also bring tiny risks most people overlook. Ticks and mosquitoes become more active when the weather warms up, turning simple walks in the grass or backyard gatherings into potential health concerns. The Kane County Health Department is stepping in
Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile
For years, ADHD was mostly linked to kids who couldn’t sit still. Now, adults—especially women—are getting diagnosed long after childhood. Why? One big reason might be that doctors are finally listening instead of dismissing complaints about forgetfulness or messy thoughts as “just stress” or “bad h
Ben Swan’s death at 92 leaves behind a legacy tied to civil rights and public service in Springfield. He wasn’t just a politician or activist—he was someone who turned his principles into action, long before holding office. Swan’s early years in the segregated South shaped his drive for justice. By
A fast-moving band of rain and wind is slicing through parts of western Montana today, with gusts strong enough to rattle loose items and drop small branches. The system is racing north at about 35 miles per hour, currently stretching from just southwest of Missoula all the way to areas southeast of
This holiday weekend started with big travel plans for nearly 45 million Americans. Most wanted to reach beaches, cities, or family gatherings. But weather had other ideas. Storms pounded the East Coast from Boston to New Orleans, turning roads into rivers and airports into waiting rooms. Meanwhile,
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
