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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Cuba Battles Deadly Mosquito-Borne Viruses: What's Happening?

Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

Cuba's Battle Against Mosquito-Borne Viruses: A Growing Challenge

Cuba is currently facing a significant health challenge with the spread of mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue and chikungunya. These illnesses have been affecting a large portion of the population, making it difficult for many to go about their daily lives. The situation has been worsening due

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May 14 2025HEALTH

Why Mosquitoes Love Some People More Than Others

Mosquitoes are a big problem during summer, especially when you're enjoying time outside. From March to November, depending on where you live, these tiny pests can turn a relaxing day into an itchy nightmare. But why do some people get bitten more than others? It's not just random luck; science has

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Dengue Fever in Mymensingh: What's Really Going On?

In the heart of Bangladesh, the Mymensingh region is grappling with a familiar foe: dengue fever. This illness, spread by the Aedes mosquito, doesn't discriminate. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main culprit, carrying and spreading the deng

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Zika Virus: A Global Health Check-Up

Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Hurricane Milton: A Storm That Could Boost Mosquito Populations

Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography prof

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

The Mosquito Menace: A Growing Threat to Humanity

Mosquitoes have been a persistent scourge on humanity for centuries, spreading deadly diseases like malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile virus. The recent hospitalization of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a renowned expert in infectious diseases, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by these tiny ins

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