Health officials say symptoms of plague usually show up within two weeks of exposure to an infected animal or flea.

The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency in response to rising infant mortality rates across the state.

On Thursday, MSDH reported that Mississippi’s 2024 data show that the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. According to MSDH, this is the highest in more ...

The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency due to increasing infant mortality rates, with a focus on improving maternal health and expanding care resources.

A California resident tested positive for plague after camping in South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, adding to a growing list of positive plague cases ...

Although fewer beaches are closed across Massachusetts on Thursday than compared with Wednesday, dozens are still closed to the public.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat, fox, two raccoons, and a skunk have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents.

In just 25 years, cases of an uncommon but potentially devastating disease have climbed more than 1,200% in California.This ...

"Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County," said Kyle Fliflet, El Dorado County's Acting Director of Public Health. It comes after ...

Skill-based online gaming platform Zupee on Thursday announced that it would stop its real money gaming offerings after the Online Gaming Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament. A Zupee ...

Kentucky is one of 17 states and the District of Columbia starting this school year with new restrictions, bringing the total to 35 states with laws or rules limiting phones and other electronic ...

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that planning for a new state mental hospital will be paused following strong public ...