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Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike diseases caused by bacteria or viruses, there is no vaccine to protect against the fungal threat. Fungi cause a wide range of illnesses in people, from the irritating athlete's foot to life-threatening bloodstream infections.. In the US, fungal infections are responsible for more than 75,000 hospitalizations and nearly 9 million outpatient visits each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2021, around 7,200 people died from fungal diseases. These numbers, the CDC said, are likely underestimates.a type of fungus candid auris, it can be…

A prolonged storm system will bring multiple hazards to the eastern half of the country over the next 48 hours, with possible snow, rain, severe thunderstorms, and widespread wind gusts.On Thursday morning, strong storms left over from Wednesday's tornado-producing thunderstorms rumbled across the Southeast, the Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle. On the north side of the same storm system, strong winds were affecting the Midwest and the Ohio River Valley, and some tree damage had already been reported in Illinois.Nearly 50 million people woke up to wind warnings Thursday morning, in an area stretching from Arkansas and northern Alabama…

MEXICO CITY — Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to Washington on Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.Blinken said the prisoners had been imprisoned "for exercising their fundamental freedoms and have endured long unjust detentions."“The release of these individuals, one of whom is a US citizen, by the Nicaraguan government marks a constructive step to address human rights abuses in the country and opens the door for further dialogue between the United States and Nicaragua. on issues of concern. Blinken said.He said that among those…

Mo Bamba is heading west after the Lakers acquired the center in a four-team trade with the Orlando Magic on Thursday, the team announced Thursday.Los Angeles also welcomed Denver Nuggets forward Davon Reed and Denver second-round picks in 2025, 2026 and 2029. LA sent center Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets and guard Patrick Beverley to Orlando early Thursday.Bamba will assume Bryant's old role with the Lakers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Mo Bamba #11 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of the game at the Target Center on February…