Health officials report an alarming spread of West Nile virus across the US, with cases emerging further north than ever before. This trend, coupled with the recent domestic resurgence of diseases like malaria and dengue, underscores the changing landscape of mosquito-borne illnesses. Additionally, the EPA has taken the rare step of issuing an emergency order to ban the weed killer DCPA, known for its potential to cause birth defects, after years of health concerns and delayed action from the manufacturer.
