public health Archives

Measles Deaths: Why CDC Data Isn’t Always Immediate

You've probably seen the headlines swirling around lately, perhaps even some conflicting numbers about measles cases and, more critically, measles deaths. It can be unnerving when you hear about a…

Brent Wisekey September 3, 2026

Health

NC Rabies Exposure Warning: Baby Goats Test Positive at Petting Zoo

Okay, so here's something that just hit the news that we absolutely need to talk about. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) just issued a pretty…

Brent Wisekey September 1, 2026

Health

Brain-Eating Amoeba: Understanding Naegleria fowleri Risk in Freshwater

The news out of North Carolina recently gave me a real shiver. A teenager, critically ill, battling a rare brain infection after a swim in a freshwater lake. It’s the…

Brent Wisekey August 31, 2026

Health

Measles Vaccine Debate: Separating Fact from Fear in Public Health

If you've been looking into measles vaccine debate, lately, it feels like everywhere you turn, someone's talking about measles. And not in a good way, like, "Hey, remember when we…

Brent Wisekey August 30, 2026

Health

Ebola Vaccine Arrives: Over 16,000 Ervebo Doses Reach DR Congo

There's a quiet hum of hope reverberating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) right now, and it’s a feeling I always welcome when we talk about public health. More…

Brent Wisekey August 24, 2026

Finance

Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak: E. coli & Salmonella Sickens Dozens

There’s a little buzz in the financial news right now that has nothing to do with interest rates or inflation, but everything to do with personal finance and, more importantly,…

Brent Wisekey August 23, 2026

Health

San Francisco Parasite Outbreak: What You Need to Know

If you've been looking into San Francisco parasite outbreak, alright, let's talk about something that's definitely not fun to discuss, but is super important right now, especially if you live…

Brent Wisekey August 22, 2026

Health

DR Congo’s Deadliest Ebola Outbreak: Understanding the Crisis

If you've been looking into Ebola outbreak DR Congo, it’s a phrase we've heard before, sadly, but the sheer scale of the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo really drives…

Brent Wisekey August 18, 2026

Health

Measles Outbreak: 13 New Cases Confirmed in Iowa, Lafayette Counties

It’s always a little unnerving when news breaks about a resurgence of diseases we thought were largely behind us. But here we're, facing just that. The Wisconsin Department of Health…

Brent Wisekey August 15, 2026

Health

Louisiana Flesh-Eating Bacteria Rise: What You Need to Know

I don't know about you, but when I hear about something called "flesh-eating bacteria," my ears perk up. It sounds like something out of a horror movie, right? Unfortunately, for…

Brent Wisekey August 12, 2026