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US Death Rate Falls: What the Lowest Point on Record Means for Health

Okay, friends, I've got some genuinely good news to share, and honestly, after the last few years, a bit of good news in the health sphere feels like a breath…

Brent Wisekey July 4, 2026

Health

Norovirus Rises: Bay Area Sees Spike in Diarrheal Illness Post-World Cup

There's nothing quite like the excitement of a major global event, like the World Cup, bringing people together. We gather, we cheer, we celebrate. But sometimes, these wonderful communal experiences…

Brent Wisekey June 29, 2026

Travel

DR Congo Ebola Crisis: Protecting 3 Million Vulnerable Children

There's a smell I can't shake, one that clings to the memory of too many difficult places: the sharp, metallic tang of disinfectant mixed with sweat and fear. It takes…

Brent Wisekey June 25, 2026

Health

Hantavirus Cruise Passenger: Why Quarantine Matters

Imagine you're finally unwinding on a cruise, miles from home, enjoying the sea breeze and the endless buffet. Then, out of nowhere, your dream vacation takes a hard left turn…

Brent Wisekey June 19, 2026

Health

West Nile Virus Detected in Chicago: What You Need to Know

Well, here we're again. Just when the weather starts to get truly lovely and we all want to be outside enjoying everything Chicago has to offer, we get that familiar…

Brent Wisekey June 15, 2026

Health

Bundibugyo Ebola Virus: Understanding Outbreaks in DRC & Uganda

When we talk about Ebola, our minds often jump to the devastating outbreaks we’ve seen on the news, particularly those caused by the Zaire ebolavirus. But what many people don't…

Brent Wisekey June 11, 2026

Health

Congo Ebola Outbreak: CDC Warns of Potential Record Epidemic

It’s hard to believe that after all we’ve learned, all the advancements in medicine and public health, we’re still facing an Ebola crisis of potentially historic proportions. The recent warnings…

Brent Wisekey June 8, 2026

Health

Google’s Mosquito Release: Understanding the Health Initiative

If you've been looking into Google mosquito release, imagine waking up one morning, scrolling through your news feed, and seeing a headline screaming about Google releasing millions of mosquitoes. My…

Brent Wisekey June 7, 2026

Travel

Screwworm in Texas: What US Travelers Need to Know Now

There's a smell I remember from childhood road trips through the rural South – a mix of damp earth, sun-baked hay, and something vaguely metallic. It wasn't unpleasant, just... distinct.…

Brent Wisekey June 5, 2026

Health

Ebola Vaccine Rush: Can it Stop the Latest Outbreak?

Just when we think we're catching a break, another health crisis emerges, often in places already grappling with so much. Ebola, a name that sends shivers down spines, has sadly…

Brent Wisekey June 5, 2026