Wild Nature

Health 1 day ago

New class of antibiotics discovered for first time in decades

Amid a surge in drug-resistant bacteria, researchers believe they have discovered a new class of antibiotics for the first time in nearly three decades.

Health 2 days ago

Patient dies from rabies after organ transplant from infected donor

A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant. The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025.

Infectious Disease 3 days ago

Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed 10 cases of measles in three counties as outbreaks across the U.S. continue to spread in unvaccinated kids.

Health 3 days ago

Shampoo recalled for bacteria contamination that could cause infection

A consumer brands manufacturer recalled more than 1,000 units of Tec Italy Totale Shampoo due to potential bacteria contamination, which can cause serious infection and health complications.

Health 3 days ago

More states now reporting measles cases: See where outbreaks have spread

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.

Travel 5 days ago

Sharks surround snorkeling tourist during wild encounter: 'They looked terrifying'

A woman had a close encounter with a shiver of nurse sharks while snorkeling in the Maldives. Footage shows the moment when the bottom-dwelling creatures swam in her space.

Infectious Disease 5 days ago

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

Wild Nature 6 days ago

Utah driver injured after smashing into turkey on the interstate, sending it through the windshield

A Utah man is OK after a turkey crashed through his windshield while he was driving over the weekend, killing the wild animal.

Health March 22

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

Science March 21

Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it was captured off the coast of New Zealand.