New Interactive Map Shows Where Extreme Heat Threatens Health
People in the U.S. will be able to see where extreme heat is a threat to health with a new interactive tool created by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?
Cows and at least one person in the U.S. have been sickened by avian influenza. We asked experts about the risk to humans.
Deadly Heat Wave in Recent Weeks Would Not Have Been Possible without Climate Change
Scientists say extreme temperatures that reached 119 degrees Fahrenheit and killed at least 100 people in parts of West Africa would only occur every 200 years in the absence of climate change
A Dengue Fever Outbreak Is Setting Records in the Americas
At least 2.1 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in North and South America, and this year 1,800 people have died from the mosquito-borne disease
Venomous Snakes May Spread into Vulnerable Communities because of Climate Change
Deadly bites could surge as venomous snakes migrate into unprepared countries as the climate changes
Paxlovid COVID Treatment Is Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It
A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups
Rural Americans Are Dying at Increasingly Higher Rates Than City Dwellers
The urban-rural mortality rate gap in the U.S. is increasing, especially among young women and Native Americans. Limited access to health care could help explain why
Are Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Fake? Here’s How to Check
You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear
In Countries Facing Scorching Heat, Shade Trees and Cheap Cooling Strategies Gain Traction
Countries from Sierra Leone to Mexico are looking for low-cost, easy ways to protect residents from extreme heat, such as planting shade trees and setting up warning systems
Viral Genetics Confirms What On-the-Ground Activists Knew Early in the Mpox Outbreak
Molecular biology could have changed the mpox epidemic—and could stop future outbreaks
Why Isn't Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?
Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills. Some practitioners think dentistry should no longer be siloed
What to Know about Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
A growing number of measles cases in the U.S. has experts worried about how a decline in routine vaccinations could bring back preventable illnesses