Health & Safety

Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater and soil. Infection occurs when water containing the amoeba is forced into the nose, typically during water-re...

Public pools are generally safe when facilities follow proper operation and maintenance practices. The most common real risks come from poor supervision, inadequate disinfection...

As of the latest available information, Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall for certain bottles of hand sanitizer due to potential ethanol content that may not meet spe...

Globally, mushroom-related deaths are relatively rare but highly consequential where they occur. Reliable data on mushroom deaths per year is limited because poisoning is often...

A hiker was found dead in Scottsdale, Arizona. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the scene, typically involving Scottsdale Fire Department and Maricopa Count...

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramping. It spreads easily in crowded venues where many people share surfaces, food, a...

Choke risk is the danger of airway obstruction that prevents breathing, commonly caused by food, small objects, or substances that block the throat. This guide explains how chok...

Rabies in the Tetons is a serious but manageable public health concern involving wildlife, pets, and human safety. This evergreen explainer outlines which species carry rabies i...

The correct way to wear a mask helps reduce the spread of respiratory particles that can carry viruses and bacteria. How well a mask works depends on the type, how it fits again...

Parasites in salmon are organisms that live at the expense of their fish host and can persist through the food chain to humans. The most relevant for human health are anisakid n...