More than 700 people, mostly children and teenagers, are sickened by gastrointestinal illness, possibly stemming from a state-run water playground, says, the New York state Health Department says Thursday.

"The numbers are growing significantly," says department spokesman Rob Kenny to The Associated Press

Nearly 90 children are dead and dozens of others in serious condition following an outbreak of mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in a north Indian state over the past week, officials say Thursday

Seventy-nine children are dead and dozens of others in serious condition following an outbreak of mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in a north Indian state over the past week, officials say Thursday.

Local newspapers report that the death toll could be much higher, as many casualties are going unreported, according to The Associated Press

The West Nile Virus has spread to at least 35 victims in South Dakota, according to state health officials.

15 new cases have been reported recently as the season hits its peak over the next two weeks

The West Nile Virus has spread to at least 35 victims in South Dakota, according to state health officials.

15 new cases have been reported recently as the season hits its peak over the next two weeks