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Anthrax confirmed as ‘mystery’ disease behind deaths in Uganda
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 months agoExperts believe the victims contracted anthrax from eating carcasses of dead cows - Luke Dray/Getty...
What Is Anthrax?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLearn the symptoms after exposure Illustration by Zoe Hansen by Verywell Health Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH Anthrax is a rare but serious...
Scientists spooked by ‘unusual’ surge in anthrax cases across Africa
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA recent “unusual” surge in anthrax cases throughout several countries in Africa is “concerning” and...
Fears grow over mystery illness that has killed at least 14 people in Uganda
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe disease appears to pass from animals to humans, according to experts - BADRU KATUMBA/AFP via...
Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoClimate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought have worsened more than half of the...
Tanzania identifies deadly outbreak of mystery disease as leptospirosis
Good Morning America via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA deadly outbreak of an unknown disease in Tanzania has been identified as leptospirosis, health...
Year's first anthrax case confirmed in Uvalde County
Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 2—Texas health officials have confirmed a case of anthrax in a barbary sheep, or aoudad, in Uvalde County, the first such infection recorded this year. Anthrax is found all over South Texas ...
Ibuprofen may be treatment for Q fever, Porton Down scientists discover
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIbuprofen was most effective drug at neutralising Coxiella burnetii bacteria and treating disease...
These Killer Germs Could Be Lurking In Your Lawn
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThere’s no shortage of nasty germs in the world that can make us sick. The most common ones tend to be those passed on from person to person through...
Warmer weather from climate change is already causing more health problems
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoQ: Will the warmer weather from climate change at least be good for people’s health? A:...