Israel has for many years been considered the world's top exporter of Pistorius persimilis, in other words, a carnivorous arachnid mite: foreigners pay millions for it, Details reports. As part of a project that has been going on for almost 10 years, researchers have been able to find a replacement for chemicals…
Since December 8, a dangerous outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in southern California has resulted in three deaths. Experts believe that the disease came from Mexico, FoxNews reports. Just five reported cases involved people who had recently traveled or lived in…
There are few things that stop the average American from eating meat—and quite a lot. On a per capita basis, Americans eat about 60 pounds (27 kg) of red meat a year, the equivalent of more than one hamburger every other day. But on the way to...
Spring is in full swing, which means more sunshine and warmth. Moments like this make me want to be out in the fresh air. But at the same time, tick season has begun in most of the United States. Although contact with these parasites is possible round ...
A 3-year-old boy from Pennsylvania contracted a rare disease from a tick bite. At first, the pediatrician said that this virus should go away on its own. However, the doctor later learned that this would require weeks of medical attention, and the disease can leave consequences for life.…
A deadly tick-borne illness caused by climate change is spreading in the US, reports Grist. In early May, a woman in her 90s was hospitalized in Connecticut with a strange set of symptoms: confusion, nausea, chest pain, chills and fever. Two weeks later, 17...
A Connecticut woman died from a rare tick-borne Powassan virus just a month after being bitten. The Daily Mail writes about it. The woman was about 90, she lived in New London County (Connecticut), which borders Rhode Island. Health officials said that at the beginning…
Tick season typically begins in early spring and lasts through the fall in most parts of the US, causing flu-like illnesses that can have long-term health consequences. Depending on where you live, the first signs of tick-borne illness can vary, reports Insider. By…
Powassan virus is a tick-borne disease that can be severe and even fatal for some people, Fox News writes. Connecticut health officials announced the first two cases of Powassan virus detected in 2021. These cases, caused by the bite of an infected tick,...
A rare virus spread by ticks causes death in New York. About this on Thursday, August 1, writes CNN, citing health officials in Ulster County. A resident of Gardiner, New York, was the first victim of the Powassan virus in the state this year. Department ...