New Mexico has the highest rate of human plague cases in the US with 254 diagnoses since 1970, according to the Center for ...

From ancient plagues to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, history is marked by devastating outbreaks. These epidemics and ...

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Eating just 10% more ultraprocessed food ups your risk of premature death from any cause by nearly 3%, a new study says.

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A Santa Fe County dog was just diagnosed with the plague. It's the first animal plague case in New Mexico of 2025.

A team of evolutionary scientists, dermatologists and wildlife specialists affiliated with several institutions in Japan, ...

State Public Healthy Veterinarian Dr. Erin Phipps says pets can be exposed to plague by eating an infected animal, or through bites from infected fleas. Humans can also contract it through flea ...

In the U.S., not working was the most powerful contributor to loneliness among middle-aged people. That’s a stark contrast to other countries where unemployment affected older adults more. In ...