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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Health officials report the entire state of Kansas is at high risk of a virus spread by mosquitoes that can cause people to fall seriously ill and even cause permanent damage. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) shared in a …

For several decades now, one medication has been the primary drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, but research shows there's still a lot we can learn about how it works inside the body.

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Florida cases of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, jumped to a new recorded high in 2025, as shown in state data.

More than a dozen units were called to the scene of a fire at a York County nursing home, according to emergency dispatchers.

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Orange County mosquito control officials are urging residents to use mosquito repellent as the county appears on track for, what could be, its worst West Nile virus season on record.

Many parents would put their life on the line for their kids. But should children be expected to do the same? One mom seems to think so. The chain-smoker's lungs have given in, and she wants a piece of her son. Things took a wild turn when the 18-year-old ref…

LOGAN — Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Cache County for the 2026 season, prompting urgent reminders for northern Utah residents to protect

The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.

Victoria Stellas has been left with nocturnal seizures and memory loss after the tick bite.

Hyperuricemia independently predicts mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Health officials are alerting people to stay vigilant for ticks this summer, after three probable cases of a rare infectious disease called tularemia - or rabbit fever - have been reported in Suffolk County.

The federal government is launching a clinical trial to determine whether a popular class of weight-loss and diabetes medications can help treat alcohol use disorder in veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that it will enroll m…

While rare, one expert said Bourbon virus is probably underdiagnosed and may be expanding in the U.S. Here's what to know about the tick-borne illness.

Trials show lenacapavir can all but eliminate the risk of HIV infection. Yet in the countries where it was tested, most people can't afford it.

Two rabid animals have been confirmed in South Carolina, and health officials say two people have been exposed.

Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist, told The Post which problems men dismiss — but should see their doctor about ASAP.

A bat found in New Hartford has tested positive for rabies.

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Researchers find cutting protein could slow aging for most adults who are not regularly exercising.

Do you know how to get rid of wrinkles naturally? Experts say a regimen that prioritizes sun protection, supports collagen production, and keeps skin hydrated is a good start.

The trial follows earlier signs that GLP-1s can reduce symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction similarly to how they reduce “food noise” for people struggling with obesity.

Celiac disease is a serious lifelong condition, where the immune system attacks the small intestine whenever the gluten protein is digested.