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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Pools inside the Altadena burn zone are becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Stagnant swimming pools in fire zones pose a public health threat by breeding mosquitoes that can transmit diseases.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Public health

Deadly Dengue Fever Rises as the US Cuts All Climate-Health Funding

Dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers surged 84% in 2024, with climate change influencing trends.
Public health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Deadly Dengue Fever Rises as the US Cuts All Climate-Health Funding

Dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers surged 84% in 2024, with climate change influencing trends.
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: 'Half the world's population now at risk'

Dengue fever cases are spiking in the Western Pacific, prompting a travel health alert from the CDC.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Dengue home test kit concept can help with early detection and medical intervention - Yanko Design

The innovative dengue fever test kit by Crux Product Design integrates microneedle technology into a simple patch, enhancing testing access and user-friendliness in resource-limited areas.
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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease - with promising results

A new strategy using sterile male mosquitoes shows promise in reducing invasive populations and controlling dengue fever spread in Southern California.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump slashed health funding-right as a deadly mosquito-borne disease is spreading in the U.S.

Dengue fever cases are rising sharply in the U.S. due to climate change and increased travel.
Political changes have affected the CDC's communication regarding climate-related health issues.
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