Flesh-Eating Screwworm: A New U.S. Threat
With the first U.S. case of flesh-eating screwworm infection in Maryland, Americans now face a biosecurity threat that exposes dangerous gaps in border health surveillance. Story Highlights A rare human case of myiasis from New World screwworm is confirmed in Maryland after travel to Central America during an ongoing regional outbreak. The Central American screwworm […]
Radioactive Waste Threatens Communities
A hidden legacy of the Manhattan Project continues to threaten the health and safety of suburban St. Louis. Story Highlights Radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project found beneath homes in St. Louis. Coldwater Creek contamination raises health concerns and fears among residents. Decades of government denial and inadequate containment have exacerbated the issue. Advocacy groups […]
New Virus: Found by a Florida Cat
A Florida scientist’s house cat has once again stumbled upon a dangerous new virus strain that could threaten human health. Story Highlights Pepper the cat discovered a new orthoreovirus strain for the second time in two years The virus was found in a dead shrew brought home by the hunting cat in Gainesville, Florida Orthoreoviruses […]
Nurse Impersonation Shakes Trust
An unprecedented case of medical fraud in Florida exposes alarming gaps in hospital oversight. Story Snapshot A Florida woman treated over 4,400 patients at a major hospital using a stolen nurse’s license before being arrested. The fraud went undetected for 18 months due to failures in healthcare credential verification and hospital oversight. Law enforcement calls […]
MS: Understanding the Silent Onset
New research unveils that multiple sclerosis (MS) may silently affect individuals up to 15 years before diagnosis, challenging long-held beliefs about the disease’s onset. Story Highlights MS symptoms may appear 15 years before diagnosis, new study finds. Research from the University of British Columbia shifts understanding of MS onset. Parallel drawn with prodromal phases in […]
UnitedHealth Warns of Premium Hikes
Millions of American seniors face the daunting prospect of double-digit premium hikes in 2026 after UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest health insurer, revealed disappointing financial results and a rare public warning about spiraling healthcare costs. Story Highlights UnitedHealth Group’s Q2 2025 earnings fell short, with EPS at $4.08 versus $4.45 expected. The company’s leadership cited […]
