Episode 1652 • • 2:24:59 - 2:28:25
1652: Ashkenormativity
Rat Urine Health Alert, New York Leptospirosis Rise
New York City health officials issued an advisory regarding a record rise in leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread through rat urine. While there were only 24 cases in 2023, the city is sounding the alarm as cases continue to trend upward in 2024. Critics suggest the media focus on "rat urine" may be a distraction from other public health issues or adverse events.