American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears growA second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Flesh-eating parasitic fly screwworm that could cause millions of dollars damage to US economy detectedAn outbreak in the U.S. could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy alone, according to a USDA estimate.
30 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Is Hantavirus spreading in Texas? Cruise Ship connected to Texas passengers sparks new fear about symptoms and human spreadA rare hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship has sparked fresh concern across the United States, especially after health officials...
10 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Oil Price Today (May 5): Crude oil falls but holds above $110 as Iran war tensions persist. What are experts saying?Oil prices dipped Tuesday after a significant surge, as the U.S. Navy initiated operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-flagged v...
05 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Measles outbreak ends in West Texas, but fight continues as CDC reports 1,375 cases nationwide in 2025Texas has declared the end of its measles outbreak after 762 cases, primarily affecting children, with significant hospitalizations and fat...
21 Aug, 2025, 10.53 AM IST
Shakira's concert sparks measles outbreak scare: Check a list of most-affected US states, symptoms and vaccineA measles outbreak, the worst in over two decades, is sweeping the US, with Texas as the epicenter. Over 1,000 cases have been confirmed ac...
22 May, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500A second unvaccinated child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, as the outbreak spreads to neighboring states and Mexico...
06 Apr, 2025, 09.18 PM IST
Measles outbreak in Texas: 146 cases reported, one child dead — Are low vaccination rates to blame?Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 146 confirmed cases and one reported child fatality. The outbre...
28 Feb, 2025, 11.44 PM IST
'Mutated viruses' set to spread like 'wildfire' in Texas as vaccinations plunge amid measles outbreakA measles outbreak in Texas is spreading rapidly. The outbreak has prompted parents who previously opted out of vaccinations to have their ...
28 Feb, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
New measles cases reported in Kentucky, New Jersey as outbreak continues in TexasAccording to health officials in New Jersey, two new cases confirmed in Bergen county, have been found linked to another confirmed case det...
28 Feb, 2025, 01.16 AM IST
Texas measles outbreak claims the life of a child: Here’s how many people have been hospitalisedThe first death has been recorded in the Texas measles outbreak. Till date, 124 people have been infected by the disease, with the maximum ...
27 Feb, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Measles Outbreak in US: Texas reports first death in a decade as unvaccinated child diesA child in West Texas has died from measles, the first U.S. fatality from the virus since 2015. The outbreak, centred in the Mennonite comm...
27 Feb, 2025, 09.51 AM IST