The Increasing Threat of Dengue in South Florida Raises Concern Background Florida health officials have recently issued a warning about the rise in dengue cases in South Florida. Four locally acquired cases were reported in Miami-Dade County, and for the first time, Broward County has also reported cases. This comes after several cases of locally […]
Syphilis Outbreak: Houston-Area Seeing Alarming Spike of Cases in Women Published: July 16, 2023, 10:31 PM By Gabby Hart Health Reporter According to a recent report by the Houston Health Department, Houston and Harris County are currently experiencing a concerning outbreak of syphilis, with a staggering 128% increase in cases among women. This surge in […]
Little-Known Respiratory Virus Surges in U.S. In recent months, cases of a little-known respiratory virus that causes common cold-like symptoms surged in the United States, according to data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which was first discovered in 2001 as a paramyxovirus, typically has mild […]
