Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area and across California, state health officials warn. The disease is caused by a fungus that grows in the soil and dirt. It can affect both people and animals ...
Brynn Carrigan’s headaches started in April 2024. Within a couple of weeks, she was debilitated. Her vomiting exacerbated the excruciating pain in her skull. She spent nearly every hour in bed with ...
Cases of a lung infection known as Valley fever are on the rise in the northern Central Valley and Central Coast regions of the state, the California Department of Public Health warns. "California had ...
(NEXSTAR) – Cases of valley fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found within soil in (mostly) the Southwestern part of the U.S., has been rising in recent decades, prompting warnings from health ...
Health officials are trying to help spread awareness as 2025 is shaping up to be the perfect storm for Valley fever cases. Just two years ago, according to the California Department of Public Health, ...
Winds are returning to Phoenix after a weekend storm stirred up dust and filled the air with haze. Dust can harbor spores that cause valley fever, a fungal infection that can cause serious illness.
Brynn Carrigan’s headaches started in April 2024. Within a couple of weeks, she was debilitated. Her vomiting exacerbated the excruciating pain in her skull. She spent nearly every hour in bed with ...