La Crosse scientist uses a unique tracking system for regional COVID-19 outbreaks
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- Dr. Paraic Kenny is the director of the Kabara Cancer Research Insititute at Gundersen Health System. In a normal year, his…
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These foods linked to ongoing outbreaks might make you sick
At least six multistate foodborne illness outbreaks are going on now, according to federal health officials, prompting recalls aimed at preventing further problems.
Why backyard chickens are a health risk
"Always wash your hands after handling live poultry." That's the reminder from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week due to another outbreak of salmonella from backyard chickens.
Why polio outbreaks still happen
If polio is near extinction, why do outbreaks still pop up in places where the disease was thought to be long gone? The answer is complicated.
Where in world will next emerging disease appear?
A team of scientists has identified factors that might lead to an emerging infectious disease, including viruses, animals and their locations, in research published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
