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Cockroaches, mice, cats and dogs can make asthma worse, but exposure to the pests and pets during infancy can lower the risk of developing the breathing disease, according to a Source: madison.com

Skunks found in Suffolk and Isle of Wight County recently tested positive for the rabies virus, a health official said. Source: dailypress.com

A Columbus Public Health survey of three large areas of the Near East Side, South Side and Southwest Side found just 10 properties — or 6 Source: The Columbus Dispatch

This is the first confirmed rabies incident — besides in bats — in Oakland County since 2012. Source: r20.rs6.net

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES ACCOMPANY THIS STORY  A Saginaw man believes he was bitten by a brown recluse spider.At least that’s what he said he’s thinking after his visit to the emergency room. Source: WEYI

The growth of mosquitos that can carry disease, mental health issues and mold are a few of the health problems left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Source: NBC News

Parents and officials in Riverdale say a particular block along West 235th Street has a rat problem that is getting out of control. Source: r20.rs6.net

At least six people, including a firefighter, were stung when the bees attacked in the parking lot of a supermarket Source: r20.rs6.net

6 News has learned the University of Nebraska Omaha is working with a local contractor to monitor rooms inside the Strauss Performing Arts Center after at least 1 student reported bed bugs. Source: Brandon Scott

APPLETON — An Appleton woman had to put plans to head off to college on a volleyball scholarship on hold as the battles an illness caused by a tick bite. She spoke out about the illness with FOX6’s sister station WLUK. “It really spiked in May. I got sick. That’s when I stopped playing volleyball. I wasn’t able to make … Read More