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Dengue rates plunged after release of lab-altered mosquitoes

The world sees up to 100 million cases and 22,000 deaths due to dengue every year. Researchers may have found a way to cut those numbers significantly.
The forgotten virus: Zika families and researchers struggle for support

The forgotten virus: Zika families and researchers struggle for support

Some babies born with devastating birth defects from the mosquito-borne illness are 7 now, but Covid turned the world’s attention away.
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www.newscientist.com

Climate change may push Zika virus into southern and eastern Europe

Under the most drastic model of global warming, the risk of Zika transmission will increase over southern and eastern Europe, the northern US, northern China and southern Japan by 2080.

Diseases are spreading with climate change. Panic doesn’t have to.
www.hcn.org

Diseases are spreading with climate change. Panic doesn’t have to.

As illnesses like Valley fever emerge in new areas, health officials keep residents informed instead of in fear.
Why climate change is also a public health problem
abcnews.go.com

Why climate change is also a public health problem

Climate change - including hallmarks like rising sea levels, ice loss and extreme weather - is accelerating, according to a new report.

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Man vs. mosquito: At the front lines of a public health war
publicintegrity.org

Man vs. mosquito: At the front lines of a public health war

Mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise, and climate change will worsen the threat. Little-known local agencies are the main line of defense.
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Study warns of cascading health risks from the changing climate
www.nytimes.com

Study warns of cascading health risks from the changing climate

Global warming is posing immediate health hazards around the world and in the United States, from kidney disease to dengue fever, two new studies say.
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