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Health Threats for Travelers to Tropics

Feeling feverish after a visit to the tropics? If you’re a traveler, malaria and typhoid fever should top the list of diseases to discuss with your doctor when you return, especially following travel to Western Africa or India, according to a recent study.

Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis Expands

Newly emerging tick-borne afflictions are challenging scientists to improve diagnosis and surveillance.

An emerging tick-borne disease that causes symptoms similar to malaria is expanding its Continue reading »

Heat Stress – Staying Safe During a Heat Wave

Summer’s here and that means some very high temperatures that can lead to heat stress and heat-related illness.

People exposed to extreme heat or who work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes, and can be fatal.