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Fox News Anchor Hospitalized With 'Severe Case' Of Malaria Fox News Anchor Hospitalized With 'Severe Case' Of Malaria
Fox News Anchor Hospitalized With 'Severe Case' Of Malaria A Fox News anchor is being treated at a northern Virginia hospital after coming down with a "severe case" of malaria. John Roberts, co-anchor of "America Reports," revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Late-night news anchor Trace Gallagher filled in for the 68-year-old on his broadcast with co-host Sandra Smith. It's unclear when Roberts will return to the air. "I somehow came down with a severe case of Malaria," Roberts posted. "I can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with Malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said I'm t…

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by Chris Spiker
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'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NY Professor From Region Battles West Nile Nightmare 'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NY Professor From Region Battles West Nile Nightmare
'A Mosquito Bite Can Ruin Your Life:' NY Professor From Region Battles West Nile Nightmare A routine day in August turned into a nightmare for Bergen County dad and CUNY professor Frank Cornacchiulo, who went from walking and talking to being on life support within 48 hours. Frank Cornacchiulo, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and was on immunosuppressive treatment with Rituxan, contracted the virus over the summer, which triggered encephalitis — a severe brain inflammation — that has left him unable to eat, speak, or walk. Cornacchiulo's sister-in-law, Tanya Kevorkian, described the rapid decline since Thursday, Aug. 8  “He was sick with flu-like symptom…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Horse Dies In Orange County From Rare Brain Disease Spread By Mosquitoes Horse Dies In Orange County From Rare Brain Disease Spread By Mosquitoes
Horse Dies In Orange County From Rare Brain Disease Spread By Mosquitoes A horse has died in the region from a rare brain disease spread by mosquitoes that can also infect people. The Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) reports a horse in the town of Newburgh died late last week of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).  The diagnosis was confirmed in test results released by the New York State Department of Health. Officials said the horse had not been vaccinated for EEE and did not travel outside the County. EEE is an extremely rare but serious and often fatal infection spread by mosquitoes. It can infect people and horses.  It causes encephalit…

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by Kathy Reakes