Two sisters from California are in intensive care after eating canned cactus and contracting a rare disease
NBC News A family party near Fresno, California, ended with 10 people treated for botulism, a rare and serious illness
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The LB.1 COVID-19 variant is on the rise in the US. Here are its most common symptoms
LB.1 is the latest COVID-19 subvariant to hit the headlines as it circulates in the United States. This highly contagious
Mosquito season is here: More than a third of states have detected West Nile virus
NBC News There have been nine confirmed cases of West Nile virus so far this year. Disease experts have warned
There are no “after-birth” abortions, nor are they common at 9 months of pregnancy, as Trump falsely claims
Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the White House, made false claims about abortion in his televised
Study links use of Ozempic and Wegovy to blinding disease
NBC News People who use Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing an eye condition that can
Fourth case of bird flu linked to dairy cows detected in Colorado
NBC News A fourth person tested positive for bird flu in the outbreak linked to dairy cows. The diagnosis was
4,000 Hispanics over 65 are being sought for Alzheimer’s study
Scientists in South Florida are seeking to recruit Hispanics over 65 years of age who present symptoms of dementia, to
Biden administration launches Spanish-language website to provide information on low-cost drugs for Medicare beneficiaries
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established a webpage to help people with Medicare who speak Spanish
Why children in the United States die at a higher rate than in other developed countries
NBC News Children in the United States die at a higher rate than in other developed countries. A study published
California now requires bars and nightclubs to offer drug testing for drinks
NBC News A new law in California will require bars and nightclubs to offer drug testing devices in an effort