Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Thirsty mosquitoes may bite more in droughts
(HealthDay)—Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought.
May 29, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
They're back! Numbers of ticks are high across New England
Tick numbers are on the rise across New England, raising the prospect of an increase in Lyme and other diseases associated with the blood suckers.
Jun 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Somalia's cholera outbreak at more than 25,000 cases: WHO
The World Health Organization says a cholera outbreak in Somalia has grown to more than 25,000 cases this year alone and is expected to double by the end of June.
Apr 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diarrhoea kills 28 in Somaliland in 10 days: Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) warned Wednesday of a health crisis in Somaliland after 28 people died of acute diarrhoea in the past 10 days.
Apr 12, 2017
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Drought linked with human health risks in US analysis
A new Yale-led study reveals a distinct connection between drought exposure and adverse human health among older adults.
Apr 4, 2017
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Drought contributed to typhus epidemics in Mexico from 1655 to 1918, study shows
(Medical Xpress)—Epidemiological data integrated with climate data taken from tree-ring estimates of soil moisture levels demonstrate that drought contributed to the spread of typhus in Mexico from 1655 to 1918, according ...
Feb 13, 2014
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Pond scum holds dangers for people, pets
(HealthDay)—Blue-green algae is found in lakes and ponds across the United States and is a threat to both people and pets, an expert warns.
Jul 30, 2013
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Annals of Internal Medicine commentary urges public to take precautions against West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) has become endemic in North America, with cases in 2012 exceeding that of any other year. As of August 28, the United States has seen 1,590 cases, 65 deaths, and 303 viremic blood donors.
Sep 10, 2012
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Inflammatory disorders
Off-the-charts pollen spreads allergy misery
(AP) -- Allergy season has come early and hit with a wheezing vengeance in parts of the South and Midwest this year, thanks largely to an unusually warm winter. Abundant pollen is causing watery eyes, sniffles and sneezing.
Mar 21, 2012
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Thousands hit by Djibouti diarrhoea outbreak: WHO
Authorities in Djibouti have reported a serious outbreak of a potentially fatal diarrhoea infection in the capital, with two deaths since October and 127 new cases this month, the WHO said on Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2011
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