CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it had confirmed at least 48 cases — 38 of them severe — as of June 30. Since 2004, the average number of cases reported to the CDC by the end of June is around 10. Federal health officials said 23 states have reported finding West Nile virus, the most in...
Read MoreWed, 01 Jul 2026
- CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
- Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
- Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Heres what to know
- Trumps actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
- Trump administration suspends funding for New Yorks Medicaid fraud unit
- How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
- Aid groups warn Venezuelas healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
- Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent
- Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
- Nursing gains professional label for student loans after judges ruling, but theology now dropped
- Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling
- FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.
- Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules
- Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
- New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
- Europes record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
- France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
- States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
- Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
- Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why its a bad idea
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
- New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets
- Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid historic heat wave
- 988s LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
- Europes extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
- Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now
- Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinsons disease
- New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
- How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
----------
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Copyright © 1996 - 2026 CoreComm Internet Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | View our Privacy Policy
CoreComm is not responsible for content on external sites. Please review the privacy and security policies of each vendor before making online purchases or providing personal information. Forecast Information Provided by AccuWeather.