Hiking and camping fanatics know all too well the risks of a tick bite. Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S., and although there's greater risk in the Northeast, the Midwest, and the Mid-Atlantic regions, cases of tick-borne diseases are reported in every state in the nation. In 2022, the … [Read more...] about Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
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This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
Bone cancer can begin in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones in the arms and legs. Despite its presence, bone cancer is rare, making up less than 1 percent of all cancers. In fact, noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous ones. The cause of most bone cancers remains a mystery. A small number of cases have … [Read more...] about This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
Scientists Express Concerns as ‘ZOMBIE’ Deer Disease Detected in Yellowstone Raises Fears of Human Transmission
Scientists have issued warnings about the potential spread of a fatal brain virus known as "Zombie deer disease" to humans after the discovery of the first-ever case in Yellowstone National Park last month. The chronic wasting disease (CWD), also called "Zombie deer disease," has garnered attention due to its effects on animals, leaving them confused, drooling, and … [Read more...] about Scientists Express Concerns as ‘ZOMBIE’ Deer Disease Detected in Yellowstone Raises Fears of Human Transmission
Rescue dog with autoimmune disease that proved beauty comes from within has sadly passed away
(This article contains some graphic photos, but they are due to a medical condition, not from abuse, and the dog is not in pain.) All dogs deserve a chance at love and happiness, no matter what they look like. Some dogs have medical issues that can make their appearance a bit hard to handle at first, but they still have hearts of gold on the inside. That’s certainly the … [Read more...] about Rescue dog with autoimmune disease that proved beauty comes from within has sadly passed away
Kitum Cave: A Deadly Dive into Kenya’s Ebola and Marburg Hotspot
Nestled deep within the heart of Kenya's lush forests lies a place shrouded in mystery and danger. Kitum Cave, renowned as one of the world's most perilous locations, is believed to be the origin of the deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses. Despite its fearsome reputation, intrepid explorers have ventured into its depths in search of answers. A Risky Expedition: In the 1990s, … [Read more...] about Kitum Cave: A Deadly Dive into Kenya’s Ebola and Marburg Hotspot