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Massive tuberculosis outbreak sickens dozens in Kansas
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in two Kansas counties has sickened dozens since January 2024.
Can cold weather make you sick?
Exposure to low temperatures for prolonged spells can trigger an array of different health conditions, some of which may be life-threatening.
1 in 22 COVID survivors develop debilitating chronic syndrome
A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue syndrome"), a typically lifelong condition that can be debilitating.
'Carnivore diet' caused yellow lumps to grow on man's hands and feet
Eight months spent following a "carnivore diet" caused a man to grow big, yellow bumps on his hands, feet and elbows.
What is Capnocytophaga? How an innocent dog lick can trigger a fatal infection
Capnocytophaga infections in humans are rare, especially in historically healthy individuals, but when it occurs, the disease can be deadly.
LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.
Argyria: The rare disease that turns people blue
Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin.
The 10 deadliest cancers, and why there's no cure
The deadliest cancers aren't necessarily the ones that kill the most people overall; they're the ones with the lowest survival rates.
