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West Nile virus found in Glynn County mosquito sample

West Nile virus found in Glynn County mosquito sample

West Nile virus was detected in a Glynn County mosquito sample. No humans are infected. Officials are conducting increased monitoring and spraying.

September 20, 2026 at 10:42 am EDT

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

September 19, 2026 at 6:19 pm EDT

Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?

Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?

September 19, 2026 at 8:00 am EDT

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

Italy sees mosquitos spread the West Nile virus farther and longer as Europe warms

September 19, 2026 at 5:52 am EDT

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

September 18, 2026 at 6:38 pm EDT

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

September 18, 2026 at 6:11 pm EDT

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

September 18, 2026 at 5:45 pm EDT

Vibrio vulnificus reported in Duval as researchers work to develop AI warning system

Vibrio vulnificus reported in Duval as researchers work to develop AI warning system

September 18, 2026 at 4:15 pm EDT

Fiji declares an HIV emergency and expands testing as cases surge

September 18, 2026 at 3:15 am EDT

WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

September 17, 2026 at 7:58 pm EDT

At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

Prenatal appointments and no place to pump: Navigating pregnancy and postpartum needs at work

Ackerman Cancer Center highlights prostate cancer risks and early detection signs

Glynn County Health Department offers drive-thru flu vaccine event Oct. 8

South Korea set to approve abortion pills for the 1st time next year

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders

Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Second local West Nile virus case confirmed in Duval County

Feeling sleepy? Why Americans say they’re more exhausted than ever before

WHO validates Chile as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

UF Health Jacksonville introduces mobile unit to expand patient access across Northeast Florida

Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test

After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years

Recall alert: 84K Melissa & Doug fire truck toys recalled; sold at Target

Recall alert: 10K electric grills recalled for electric shock hazard

Toys R Us announces expansion ahead of holiday season

Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi welcome second baby

Recall alert: 38K magnetic stick figures recalled