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A baby reaching for colorful hanging toys in a bright nursery.

Tech

Humans exposed to 'microplastic storm' in the womb, hospital equipment a major concern

A close-up of a tick crawling on human skin, showing details of its body and the texture of the skin.

Outdoors

As Lyme disease spikes by 57%, health official urges immediate action: 'Going to continue to climb'

Bullseye Lyme disease rash on a person with a light skin tone.

Outdoors

Extended warmer weather exposes more and more U.S. residents to 'really terrible' disease

A patient holds their stomach while discussing symptoms with a doctor in a medical office.

Tech

Researchers discover unusual connection between human bile and dangerous microplastics

A close-up of a flea crawling on textured skin.

Outdoors

Health officials report record number of potentially fatal typhus cases: 'Everyone is at risk'

Person with ME in a dark room.

Tech

New evidence reveals insight on chronic fatigue syndrome: 'Unexpectedly high prevalences'

A tranquil beach scene of Belize island with palm trees, a wooden dock, and clear water under a bright blue sky.

Outdoors

Alert issued for travelers as mosquito-borne illnesses rise in Belize

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a warning about New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has been detected in Mexico, just south of the Texas border.

Outdoors

Health officials issue warning as flesh-eating parasites approach US border: 'Can be fatal if left untreated'

A hazy skyline of tall buildings.

Tech

Scientists issue warning about lung damage linked to inhaling microplastics

A Lyme disease rash on the ankle of a person with a light skin tone.

Outdoors

Michigan sees sharp increase in tick-borne illnesses

Test tubes with purple caps are arranged in a rack, featuring a labeled tube for monkeypox virus testing.

Tech

CDC pauses rabies, smallpox testing for state and local public health departments

A flea on human skin drinking blood

Outdoors

New Mexico officials confirm case of plague in pet dog