Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oropouche virus disease (OROV) is mainly spread by the bite of a biting midge but mosquitos are also culprits. (Getty Images) (mrs ...

Wrong. Sloth bears have a nasty habit of going on an explosive attack if they’re startled and using their sharp claws to rake down the front of their victims, ripping off their faces and gouging out ...

Summer vacations to tropical destinations promise sun, fun, and memories. But some travelers are bringing home an unwelcome souvenir that’s gaining attention among health experts. The Oropouche virus, ...

Much like the coronavirus, sloth fever, or Oropouche virus, has been around for decades, yet it has managed to fly under the radar in the public eye. Now, health officials have begun warning of its ...

The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, was not seen outside the Amazon until recently. Prior to 2023, only a few hundred cases were recorded annually. But now the virus has been spreading ...