USA TODAY

The U.S. does not offer routine surveillance for the virus. More people have tested positive for antibodies across all ages this summer.

Parvovirus B19 increasing in US, CDC warns. How to prevent it, recognize symptoms.

Scripps News

The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

Parvovirus B19 is particularly impacting children ages 5 to 9, according to the CDC.

Human parvovirus is on the rise among kids in the US: What to know

The US Sun

A SCHOOLGIRL was found dead in her bed just hours after telling her mum she felt "really sick", an inquest heard. Bethany Tricia Brown, 13, had missed school after complaining she felt unwell and had been vomiting. She went into her mum Phillipa's room at around 2am, saying: "Mum, I...

‘Bubbly’ girl, 13, went to bed then never woke up after telling mum she felt ‘really sick’, inquest told

RATE THIS RECIPE (0) Texas sheet cake is a beloved dessert that combines a rich chocolate flavor with a tender, moist texture. Its origins are somewhat murky, but it's generally believed to have emerged in the mid-20th century, becoming a staple at southern gatherings and potlucks. Some attribute its creation to a southern homemaker who wanted a quick, easy-to-make dessert that could feed a crowd. Others suggest it was popularized through church cookbooks and community recipe swaps. However it came about, it remains a widely enjoyed dessert for any gathering.

Texas Sheet Cake

Yale, MI

As a summer camp volunteer in 2022, Molly Smith spent long days in the woods. One day, she suddenly felt tingling in her hands and feet and visited a local emergency room. Doctor thought the then 20-year-old needed to consume more fluids. “They told me it’s probably dehydration, drink a...

College student, 20, experienced numbness in hands, feet. It helped doctors find ovarian cancer

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will lower costs of 10 common prescription drugs including Eliquis, Entresto and more. It’s the first time Medicare has been able to bargain with drug manufacturers for cheaper prices and could ease the burden for millions of Americans. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY.

Medicare lowers prices on 10 common prescription drugs

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he posted on X: “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression.”. “But...

You might be missing the signs of asthma and depression in kids, says research

South Dakota State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Colorado State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Arizona State

Gilbert, AZ

In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) accounts for. 15% to 25%. of all cases...

What to Know About Yellow C. diff Diarrhea

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

The White House announced Tuesday $150 million in new federal funding for research targeting the development of tumor-removal technologies. The funding will be awarded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to eight research institutions across the country. President Joe Biden established the agency in 2022. “For the...

Biden sets his sights on tumor-removal — and forks over $150 million in funding

Point Pleasant, WV

It's a busy time to be Jeff Wamsley, the owner and creator of the world’s only Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Most recently, the mythic Mothman creature has received its very own “Unsolved Mysteries” episode on Netflix. Volume 4 of the beloved series revival premiered on the streaming service in August, and episode five is devoted to the shadowy monster.

Is the Mothman real? The legend behind the mythical monster

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Boca Raton, FL

The FDA has named a second grower whose cucumbers have been determined to be a source of Salmonella in an outbreak that has sickened 449 people. Testing has confirmed that canal water used by Thomas Produce Co., which is in Boca Raton, FL, is contaminated with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup. The Food and Drug Administration has now also confirmed that Salmonella from canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, FL, is a match for the Salmonella that made people sick.

FDA links anther cucumber grower to outbreak of Salmonella infections

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers sickened people from 31 states and Washington, D.C. Of those, 125 people were hospitalized.

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449 people in 31 states, CDC reports

Kingston, TN

Like many people with a freckle in the back of their eye, Debbie Hensley never knew she had one — until it potentially threatened her life. The retired teacher went in for a routine eye exam in October 2023 feeling something wasn’t quite right with her left eye. It wasn’t a big deal, she says, but her vision was a bit unclear so she wondered if it might be a cataract.

Woman shocked when eye freckle turns into melanoma. This was her 1 symptom

NewsBreak

Parvovirus, aka 'slapped cheek disease' is on the rise. Symptoms to watch for

Human parvovirus B19, also known as \"slapped cheek disease,\" is on the rise in the United States, especially among young children. The highly contagious respiratory infection...

Human parvovirus B19, also known as "slapped cheek disease," is on the rise in the United States, especially among young children. The highly contagious respiratory infection...

Parvovirus, aka 'slapped cheek disease' is on the rise. Symptoms to watch for

Comments / 0