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Since the beginning of 2019, there has been a 98% increase in cases of dengue fever in the Philippines, with more than 146,000 cases reported. With over two hundred additional deaths within the last month, the outbreak has been classified as a national epidemic. For more information, click here.

Recent research has shown much concern for drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite, which seems to have originated in Southeast Asia. Health officials are worried that the failure of malaria drugs will eventually become a global issue. For more information, click here.

After being admitted to an Ebola treatment center for 26 hours, a second person has died from contracting Ebola in the city of Goma. Despite efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola in this major transit hub bordering Rwanda, the WHO had no choice but to declare a Health Emergency of International…

This morning residents of Lincoln County in the state of Kentucky experienced a detrimental gas explosion, lighting at least 5 homes on fire and leaving one person dead. Although it will take time to definitively determine the cause, authorities believe the explosion was caused by a rupture of a…

After being infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a man from Tennessee passed away last Sunday. While the term "flesh-eating bacteria" may sound mythical or unrealistic, these organisms are present in everyday life and its important to know where you can find them. To read more information, click here.…

Authorities have reported that an Ebola-infected person entered the city of Goma, a central hub for travel, on Sunday. While experts have worked tirelessly to prevent the spread of Ebola to Rwanda, the city of Goma lies directly on its border. To learn more information, click here.

Researchers have been looking into using a smartphone app and a paper funnel to help parents determine if their child has an ear infection. Unlike the unlimited amount of health-related apps already out there, this app would use the microphone and speaker on phones to detect fluid buildup in a…

A newly published study done by the University of Washington-Seattle’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation has produced what is described as one of the most detailed maps ever to be constructed to display the prevalence of HIV in Africa. This research opens gates for further research into…

Antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to the worldwide goal of improving health and safety of humans. In a new United Nations committee report, the ongoing presence of superbugs has been deemed a ‘global crisis.’ For more information, click here.

Since Camp Fire took a destructive hit in Paradise, California five months ago, the population of the town has dropped from 26,000 to the hundreds. Despite the town’s concern of significant water contamination, former residents have begun moving back to Paradise. For more information, click here. …

Kratom, a drug taken for people experiencing opioid withdrawal, has just been reported by the CDC to cause many more deaths than previously expected. The drug is seen to have pain-relieving effects, but at a much lower level compared to opioids. While the FDA has warned the public about the dangers…

The passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act in 2013 allowed for more research on HIV-positive organ donations. This has led an Atlanta woman to become the first living HIV-positive kidney donor in the world. Both the donor and the recipient of the kidney are doing well. For more…

In 2016, Yemen experienced its first outbreak of cholera, an ancient gastrointestinal disease that is transmitted through contaminated water. Last fall, the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak as the worst documented in history, with more than 2,500 deaths since 2016. For more…

The FDA reported that three product samples from Claire’s and one from the retailer Justice contained asbestos, a mineral that has been linked to deadly cancers. Claire’s, a store that markets its products to young girls and teens, says that its “products are safe” and disputes the test results,…