Health

New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade, raising concerns about the resurgence of this potentially deadly mosquito-borne illness. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, contracted the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, a rare but serious disease that can cause severe neurological complications and even death. …

Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say, raising concerns about a potential surge in cases. The highly transmissible variant, first detected in [insert location and date], has quickly spread across the country, fueled by factors like waning immunity and seasonal changes. While XEC appears …