A Florida teen was infected by a mosquito-borne virus never before seen in humans, and researchers say this could mean there are more diseases being spread by the insects than previously thought. In August 2016, a young man , which was first discovered in mosquitoes in Keystone, Florida, in 1964, according to a recent study. He went to an urgent care clinic, where ; however, he tested negative for the disease, reports a release on the findings. During his treatment,...

At a Glance Air pollution is killing thousands of infants each year in sub-Saharan Africa, a new study has found.The scientists studied data from 30 countries to draw their conclusions.Experts say replacing current energy sources with solar power might save thousands of lives. Air pollution is claiming tens of thousands of infant lives each year in sub-Saharan Africa, according to new findings that studied the link between pollutants and premature deaths in 30 of the continent's nations. Published Wednesday in...

At a Glance The Lone Star tick is a "very aggressive" insect whose bite can lead to a lifelong meat allergy. The allergy sufferers are told to avoid beef, pork and lamb, and some have to avoid dairy.The tick isindigenous to much of the easternUnited States,but is most common in the South.The greatest risk of being bitten occurs during the warmer months. Ticks are nasty pests that can cause a if you or your pets are bitten by them, and...

At a Glance More than 200 people in 36 states reportedly became ill after consuming romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli bacteria.Twenty-seven people suffered from kidney failure.Five people died in Arkansas, California, Minnesota and New York. A recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak that killed five people can be traced toinfected water canals in Arizona, according to officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In itsfinal report released Thursday, the CDC said the in more than a decade,...

The Lone Star tick is to blame for a rise in tickborne meat allergies, which can lead people to have allergic reactions to beef, lamb, pork and even dairy. ...

At a Glance Swimmers were urged to stay out of the water to avoid illness such as diarrhea or infection.Golden Beach, Crandon Beach North and Crandon Beach South were under the advisory, which was lifted late Tuesday High levels of fecal bacteria found in the water off South Florida's coast prompted health officials to issue health advisories for three beaches. Olga Connor, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade, told weather.com that advisories for Golden Beach, Crandon...

At a Glance West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans through a mosquito bite.Symptoms of the viral disease vary from person to person.About one in 150 will develop serious and potentially life-threatening conditions that includeencephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain, or meningitis. The West Nile Virus has been detectedin numerous states, including New York, California and Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. According to the July 24report, state officials have in humans, mosquitoes, birds...

The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitos across the nation. ...

Cases of paralysis are being blamed on the tiny bites of ticks. ...

Ground beef is displayed for sale at the Union Market in Washington, Saturday, April 1, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) At a Glance The contamination has prompted the recall of 132,000 pounds of ground beef.This is the second E. coli-related recall originating from Cargill within a month. At least one person died and 17 others were sickened after consuming meat tainted with E. coli, which has prompted the recall of 132,000 pounds of ground beef. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's...

At a Glance The CDC says everyone 6 months old or older should have a flu vaccination.This year's formulation is expected to work better than last year's. The flu season can begin as early as October or November. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people not to let the poor performance of last year’s vaccine keep them from getting a flu shot this year. Overall, the 2017-2018 flu vaccine was , the CDC says. However, it was...

The CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and olderget vaccinated against the fluevery year. (JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images) At a Glance The unvaccinated child was otherwise healthy, health officials said. An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu and its complications last year, including 183 children.The CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and olderget vaccinated against the fluevery year. An unvaccinated Florida child has become the first reported fatality of this year's flu season. State health officials say the during the...