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Anthrax Outbreak Strikes Wyoming: Moose and Cattle Deaths Stir Health Concerns Amid Historic Disease Resurgence

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — A serious anthrax outbreak has been reported in Wyoming, affecting both livestock and wildlife in the state, marking the first such occurrence among wildlife since 1956 and among cattle since the 1970s. Wyoming officials and health experts are now tackling the rare but serious bacterial infection which is capable of affecting both animals and humans. The presence of anthrax was first identified this week in a moose carcass in Carbon County, …

Hurricane Beryl’s Wake: Devastation from the Caribbean to the U.S., Urgent Aid Needed as Communities Struggle with Power Loss and Disease Risk

Hurricane Beryl, marking its strength as the strongest Atlantic hurricane to hit in early July, has left a swath of destruction across the Caribbean, Yucatan Peninsula, and the United saids, leaving in its wake a trail of extensive damage to infrastructure and persistent power failures. As the storm tore through regions last week, it wreaked havoc, causing multiple deaths and about $6.4 million in damage to crops and infrastructure in Jamaica alone. In the storm’s …

81-Year-Old Alleged Serial Slingshot Shooter Dies from Heart Disease Days After Jail Release

Azusa, California – After being released on bond for allegedly being a “serial slingshot shooter,” an 81-year-old man passed away due to heart disease, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Prince Raymond King, the elderly man in question, died from atherosclerosis, a type of cardiovascular disease characterized by the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in the artery walls. This natural death occurred on May 29, following King’s arrest on …

Alarm Bells Sound as Premature Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease Reach Decade High in England

London, England – The number of premature deaths from heart and circulatory diseases in England has reached the highest level in over a decade, with over 39,000 people dying in 2022 alone. This concerning trend marks a significant reversal after years of progress in reducing deaths from cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. Recent analysis shows that the rate of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease has been increasing for three consecutive years in …

An In-Depth Look at the Failings of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Washington, D.C. – A new report conducted by a group of individuals outside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights significant concerns regarding the agency’s performance during the ongoing pandemic. The People’s External Review sheds light on the high number of deaths and the challenges faced by those left behind in the wake of the crisis. The findings reveal a critical assessment of the CDC’s response to the pandemic, pointing out gaps in …

Gaza Facing Child Death Crisis Due to Severe Malnutrition and Disease Explosion

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – The dire situation in the Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip has escalated, with UN agencies warning of a significant rise in child deaths due to severe malnutrition, lack of food, and the spread of infectious diseases. Nearly 20 weeks into the conflict, the agencies reported that food and safe water have become extremely scarce, leading to a surge in infectious illnesses among young children. According to the UN agencies for children, food, …

Urgent need: UK dad with rare auto-immune disease seeks liver donor to avoid ‘death sentence’ diagnosis

LEEDS, ENGLAND – Jack Pridmore, a 27-year-old father from Leeds, England, has been diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis, and is facing a “death sentence” without a liver transplant. Despite being on the transplant list since July, Jack has not yet found a suitable donor. His desperate appeal for help has prompted his fiance, Shannon Rose, to seek potential donors to come forward. The disease has taken a toll on Jack’s …