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Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others
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Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others

  • Azadeh Nasuhidehnavi, Binghamton University, State University of New York and Wesley Kufel, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Explosive diarrhea has been spreading across the US, and the parasite that causes the disease has already sickened thousands – and counting.

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you
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How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

  • Amanda Roome, Binghamton University, State University of New York
  • Jul 16, 2026

A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.

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New catalog maps all 239 RNA viruses known to infect humans

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The catalog builds on earlier versions published in 2001 and 2018.

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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations. Here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

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  • Updated Jul 2, 2026

The Conversation reports warmer temperatures are boosting tick populations and increasing Lyme disease risk. Experts advise using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and performing daily tick checks to stay safe.

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The parents of the boy, who has not been named, agreed to share their son's case to help raise awareness of rabies.

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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

  • Lakshmi Chauhan, University of Colorado Anschutz
  • Updated Jun 24, 2026

Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

  • Charles N. Haas, Drexel University and Robert Promisloff, Drexel University
  • Updated Jun 19, 2026

The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine

  • Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University
  • Updated Jun 8, 2026

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

  • Andrés Henao, University of Colorado Anschutz
  • Jun 7, 2026

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

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