The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) said it has confirmed the first positive case of rabies in a bat in the county. S..
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Why is it important to study lung disease? Chen: The lungs are one of the very few organs that are directly connected to the outside environment, so they are uniquely vulnerable. They are exposed to the air, to the atmosphere, and they have very suitable conditions for microbes:… S..
The confirmed case was found in a dead adult female white-tailed deer near the Fairwood area of north Spokane. SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed Thursday, that the state’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was found in a… S..
A diagnosis of life-limiting cancer can be overwhelming and cause feelings of panic and anxiety. But for some people, it provides a license to live life differently, including quitting toxic jobs and becoming more adventurous. In our recently published research, we sought to understand the… S..
Victoria has recorded its first death from a legionnaires’ disease outbreak, with authorities narrowing down the source of the infection of 60 people to two suburbs in Melbourne’s west. Victoria’s chief health officer, Dr Claire Looker, on Friday confirmed the death of a woman aged in her… S..
‘Productivity anxiety’ often occurs when things at work feel stressful and you’re juggling many tasks. But there are ways to handle it. S..
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning countries about increasing reports of hypervirulent and multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp). The warning is based on a global assessment the WHO conducted through its Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Surveillance System (GLASS), which… S..
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A study published by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center states those who vape and smoke are four times as likely to develop lung cancer compared to people who just smoke. What You Need To Know A study published through by The Ohio State University… S..
In China, the highly competitive practice of mukbang — eating large quantities of food for viewers’ enjoyment — is a wildly popular streaming subject, Oddity Central reported. Successful mukbang streamers make good money and are showered with gifts from their followers. The trend took a… S..
According to the health unit in Lanark County, a horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV). The Triple-E virus is normally found in wild birds; however, it spreads to horses and humans through mosquito bites, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District… S..