New York state declares measles catastrophic amid disease resurgence in US | Health news
The United States largely eliminated measles by 2000, but experienced several outbreaks amid falling vaccination rates. Published on October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 New York state has declared a state of emergency following a measles outbreak, as cases of…
Lewis County: All 11 measles cases are in one town
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWNY) – All 11 confirmed cases of measles in Lewis County are in just one town, according to the county public health department. “All of the cases that we are aware of are currently in the town of Lowville,” said Ashley Waite,…
Researchers trace 1 in 8 cases of cancer to these 2 infections
October 5, 2026, 5:54 p.m. ET Millions of cancer cases worldwide, or about 1 in 8, have an underlying cause that is not only treatable but preventable, according to a new study. The answer lies in infections, according to a study published this month in…
I have survived colon cancer 3 times. This hidden syndrome increases the risk in young people
At 42, Danielle Ripley-Burgess is a three-time colon cancer survivor. She was first diagnosed at 17then at 25 and then again at 39, which makes her part of the trend in colorectal cancer rates an increase among young people. The Kansas City, Missouri mom…
13-year-old California boy is in dire condition after contracting a rare disease
A California boy who was once a healthy, football-loving teenager is now fighting to regain the use of his legs after a seemingly harmless mosquito bite triggered a devastating medical nightmare. Joseph Vasquez, 13, of Long Beach, has been bedridden at…
From humans to worms, anesthesia pushes nervous systems into the same strange state: ScienceAlert
Every day, thousands of people are subjected to general anesthesia as part of a routine surgical procedure. Since the first public demonstration of surgery under general anesthesia in 1846, these drugs have allowed doctors to perform life-saving…
Virus that can cause rare polio-like disease is on the rise in the Bay Area
Levels of enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults but can lead to a rare polio-like illness in young children, are increasing in several areas of the Bay Area, according to recent data from municipal…
Madison County reports rare case of Powassan virus
WAMPSVILLE, New York — A Madison County resident has tested positive for Powassan virus, the county health department announced. The person, an adult male, tested positive on Monday. The Health Ministry said the tick-borne illness is rare, but can cause…
Measles outbreak in Pennsylvania exceeds 1,000 cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 cases of measles this year, state health officials announced Monday, making it the largest outbreak in the state in more than three decades. The United States is experiencing its worst year for measles…
6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat This Fall, According to Dietitians
Key takeaways Apples contain polyphenols, including quercetin, which may help reduce inflammation and support immune health. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, and also provides antioxidants like vitamins C and E.…