(CNN) — For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature’s deadliest predator is actually much smaller. The tiny mosquito is not only a warm-weather nuisance but also wears the crown for “No. 1 killer of humanity across our existence,” according to historian Dr. Timothy C. Winegard. The predatory insect takes more than 1 million lives each year by transmitting lethal diseases. Sharks, meanwhile, are estimated to have a kill streak orders of...

Rex White, Hailed as One of NASCAR’s Greatest Drivers, Dies at 95

He dealt with the aftereffects of polio to become a prolific winner in the Grand National Series (now the NASCAR Cup) in the 1950s and ’60s.

The most common — and scariest — signs you’ve got a tick bite, as ER visits reach record levels

Ticks are known to be “hitchhikers,” often attaching to animals and being transported to new locations.

Brutal punishments are being meted out to Russian soldiers no longer willing to fight for Putin

In one video, two men are shown stripped and kept in a storage tank. “Time to feed the animals!" a voice says.

9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Wave Pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania

Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, has its own team of emergency medical technicians.

FDA warns public about certain oysters imported from Korea because of norovirus contamination

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The FDA announced today that on July 16, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food informed it of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of certain oysters from the Republic of Korea. The FDA has issued a public warning about the oysters. Businesses can identify the implicated frozen, raw, half-shell oysters processed by JBR KR-15-SP by looking for the following label information: harvested on Jan. 12, 2025, from harvest...

After Cleveland Clinic expanded to Florida, patients say surprise fees followed

Hospitals can charge patients hundreds of dollars in facility fees — even for routine outpatient appointments. Some residents of Florida’s Treasure Coast have had enough.

Planned Parenthood closes 5 Northern California clinics, citing Trump budget bill

SF CHRONICLE – President Donald Trump’s budget cuts to Medicaid have forced Planned Parenthood Mar Monte to shutter five clinics across Northern California and the Central Coast, including one in South San Francisco, the group said Thursday. The GOP-led federal spending bill that Trump signed into law earlier this month eliminated federal Medicaid funding for any type of medical care to organizations that perform abortions. Mar Monte is the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the country,...

Trump signs executive order aimed at making it easier to remove homeless people from the streets

CBS News, Washington — President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order making it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets and get them treatment elsewhere. The president's order asks Attorney General Pam Bondi to "reverse judicial precedents and end consent decrees that limit state and local governments' ability to commit individuals on the streets who are a risk to themselves or others," according to a White House fact sheet. It...

102-Year-Old Woman Has Eaten the Same McDonald’s Meal Every Week for Decades

“I’m still doing pretty good for myself,” Jane Croft says proudly. “I definitely don’t feel 102.”

How to Prevent and Treat Hair Loss

THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE – Hair loss is frustratingly common, affecting more than 80 million people in the United States alone. Multiple factors — including stress, genetics, diet and lifestyle — can disrupt your hair’s natural growth cycle and trigger inflammation and irritation, all of which can compromise the follicles’ integrity. While certain types of hair loss (such as scarring alopecia) can be permanent, many are not. Here, a comprehensive guide to addressing breakage...

Tomorrow’s Cure: The future of cancer care is at home

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – For many cancer patients, treatment can be an isolating and overwhelming journey — marked by fear, fatigue and the constant burden of travel. But what if chemotherapy could be delivered at home? In this episode, we explore the movement to bring cancer care into the comfort of patients' homes. Could this shift not only ease the experience but also improve outcomes? This week's episode of Tomorrow’s Cure features insights from Dr....

3-year-old boy dies in hot car after being left inside by a Dept. of Human Resources contract worker, police say

A 3-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car while in the care of a Department of Human Resources contract worker. (WBRC)

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