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Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here’s what Americans should know

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China – but could it show up in the U.S.?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 alert on Wednesday for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have reported more than 7,000 cases, per the Associated Press (AP).
There are efforts underway to control the mosquitoes spreading the virus, including the use of nets, insecticide and drones, the report stated.
MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS SPREADING THROUGH CHINA CAUSES HIGH FEVER, JOINT PAIN
Chikungunya cases have also been spreading throughout Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said an outbreak in the U.S. is unlikely.
Chikungunya is a predominantly tropic..

Dangerous tick-borne virus causes brain damage in vulnerable young patient

A 5-week-old baby in Boston is fighting for her life after a tick bite.
The baby, Lily Sisco, was bitten while on a walk with her family on Martha’s Vineyard, her mother, Tiffany Sisco, told local news outlets.
After returning from the walk, Sisco told WCVB Channel 5 Boston, «I found this tiny, tiny, tiny, the teeniest [tick] on her ankle.»
«I picked it off, and like, a week later, she started getting a fever of 102.»
TICKS SPREAD TO NEW REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA, BRINGING DANGEROUS DISEASES AND NEED FOR VIGILANCE
The Siscos brought baby Lily to the emergency room, and she was then flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for advanced care, according to a GoFundMe page set up for the family.
In addition to the fever, the baby began to experience seizures, which led to her placement in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit).
The Siscos shared in the GoFundMe that Lily «has suffered brain damage caused by an infection.»
DOCTORS REVEAL KEY SIGNS OF LYME DISEASE AS TICK SEASON INTE..

Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Pill Is Highly Effective

In eagerly awaited results from a new study, the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly reports that a pill its scientists developed causes people who are overweight or obese, but not diabetic, to lose significant amounts of weight.

The drug, called orforglipron, differs from Lilly’s injectable drug, tirzepatide (which is approved as Mounjaro to treat diabetes and as Zepbound to treat obesity and some forms of obstructive sleep apnea). While tirzepatide targets two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, orforglipron just targets GLP-1. Lilly and other companies that make similar medicines have been racing to create oral weight-loss drugs, since weekly injections are not always appealing to patients.

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The trial included more than 3,100 overweight or obese adults who had an obesity-related medical problem but not diabetes. Those taking the pill daily for almost a year and a half lost 12% of their body weight on average, or 27 pounds. People taking a placebo lost just ove..

Majority of Americans get more than half of calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC finds

A new federal report found the majority of Americans get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, with burgers and sandwiches, sweet bakery products, savory snacks, pizza and sweetened beverages being among the top sources.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said between August 2021 and August 2023, American youth «consumed 61.9% of their daily calories, on average, from ultra-processed foods, while adults consumed 53.0% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods.»
«Ultra-processed foods tend to be hyperpalatable, energy-dense, low in dietary fiber, and contain little or no whole foods, while having high amounts of salt, sweeteners, and unhealthy fats,» according to the CDC. «Ultra-processed food consumption has been associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.»
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Fox News earlier this year, «We are poisoning ourselves and it's coming..

Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms

An herbal supplement billed as a «feel-good tonic» is sparking concerns about potentially dangerous health effects.
Some users claim that Feel Free, a plant-based product made by Botanic Tonics in Oklahoma, is highly addictive.
The tonic, which is also available in capsule form, is sold at many gas stations and retailers across the U.S.
DEADLY SUBSTANCE UNDER SCRUTINY AS KRATOM BYPRODUCT SHOWS UP IN GAS STATIONS, SMOKE SHOPS
Its ingredients include kava extract, which the company says promotes relaxation and lifts mood, and kratom leaf, which is said to enhance energy and focus.
Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.
Chris Oflyng, 28, from Madison, Wisconsin, shared his experience with the tonic’s alleged health effects.
He first began taking kratom as an alternative to his Adderall prescription, thinking it would be a healthi..

Woman survives deadly brain tumor, plus warnings about virus in China

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Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China, sparking concerns about global impact.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 alert for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have reported more than 7,000 cases as of Wednesday, per the AP.
The virus spreads when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites another person.
HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE SURGES IN SOME US STATES AMID REPORT OF POSSIBLE FATAL CASE
There are efforts underway to control the mosquitoes spreading the virus, including the use of nets, insecticide and drones, the report stated.
Chikungunya cases have also been spreading throughout Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Since the beginning of 2025, approximately 240,000 CHIKVD cases and 90 deaths have been reported in 16 countries and territories, including the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, the health agency..

The Worst Things to Say to Someone With Anxiety—And What to Say Instead

When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and connection over correction.”

Too often, people try to rush their friend into feeling better, dismiss or minimize their concerns, or offer unsolicited advice, all of which can exacerbate the person’s already heightened emotions. It’s better to focus on being calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, and brainstorming ways to support your anxious friend.

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We asked experts to share the worst things you can say to someone with anxiety—plus what actually helps them.

“Just calm down.”

If you want to stay on an anxious person’s good side, don’t tell them to calm down. It’s infuriating in part because it minimizes their experience and implies they have control over something that’s largely involuntary. “I’ve never met an anxious person who hasn’t tried every trick in the..

CDC issues China travel warning over chikungunya virus outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to take «enhanced precautions» while traveling to China over an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus.
The agency issued a fresh travel warning this month saying that cases of the illness are rapidly spreading in Guangdong province, with most being reported in the city of Foshan. Chinese health officials said more than 7,000 cases have been confirmed there since June 2025.
«Most people infected with chikungunya virus develop some symptoms. Symptoms of chikungunya usually begin 3–7 days after a bite by an infected mosquito,» according to the CDC. «The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Most people get better within a week; however, some can have severe joint pain for months to years following acute illness.»
«People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, older adults (65 year..

Woman beats deadly brain cancer with experimental stem cell therapy: ‘Truly amazing’

A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy.
Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months, even with surgery.
In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Goldberger shared that her first symptoms were subtle, other than a severe bout of nausea — until one night at dinner, she used her fork as her knife and her knife as her fork. (See the video at the top of the article.)
MAN'S DEADLY BRAIN CANCER TUMOR DISAPPEARS AFTER EXPERIMENTAL DRUG TRIAL
Goldberger went to the ER for neurological testing, including MRIs and a CAT scan, which revealed a brain tumor.
«It's pretty devastating news to hear,» she said. «I don't know what I thought was happening, but that wasn't it … Our world just stopped.»
«We have two little grandchildren, and [I thought] I was never going to have the opportunity to see them grow up. I think that'..