Experts sound alarm over a rise in a mysterious tick-borne illness spreading across America
If you’ve recently been bitten by a tick, you’re at risk of a deadly new allergic condition. Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or AGS, causes a red meat allergy in humans. It is…
The U.S. cities with the highest risk of illness
A recent study by Soliant has identified the U.S. cities where residents face the greatest health risks. Factors such as poor air quality, high allergy rates, and the persistent spread…
Enterovirus D68 can lead to severe respiratory illness in even healthy kids
Levent Konuk / iStock Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can cause severe acute respiratory illness (ARI) in otherwise healthy children of all ages, with hospitalized children who have an underlying condition other…
Pope Francis’ lung surgery in 1957 and history of respiratory illness
Pope Francis’ last public appearance on Easter Sunday Pope Francis appeared at the Vatican for Easter Sunday, making it his last public appearance before his death. Pope Francis died on…
Houston health officials confirm 3rd measles case; Unvaccinated infant’s illness linked to international travel
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston health officials announced that there is a third confirmed case of measles in our area. The case involves an unvaccinated infant who was exposed to…