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- ▸Chicago's rainiest summer in years preceded the first West Nile virus death, with insecticide spraying across 15 community areas. — Fox News Health
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West Nile Virus Death in Chicago
Chicago recorded its first West Nile virus death of 2026 as cases spread following the city's rainiest summer in years.
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Black Market Fake Weight-Loss Drug Surge
Counterfeit versions of the weight-loss drug retatrutide are flooding black markets despite regulatory non-approval.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Dupes of retatrutide are circulating on black markets while the drug remains unapproved by regulators. — BBC Health
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New Tick-Borne Virus Discovered
Scientists identified a new tick-borne virus from the Asian longhorned tick after testing thousands of patients in China with mysterious illnesses.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied. — Fox News Health
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Measles Deaths in Pennsylvania Reach 35-Year Record
A 6-week-old baby girl died from measles as Pennsylvania contributes to a national 35-year record.
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- ▸The nation's measles tally hit a new 35-year record of 3,134 cases. — NBC News
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Dry Eyes in Menopausal Women
NPR reports that dry eyes affect roughly half of women in menopause transition years.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Research indicates hormonal shifts play a significant role in dry eye symptoms during perimenopause. — NPR Health
- ▸Dry eyes are described as a very common chronic eye condition among women in perimenopause and beyond. — NPR Health