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UNBELIEVABLE: 15 - Caught on Camera

In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scanner

Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” according to the CDC. Outbreaks tend to occur most often in the late spring and summer.

The Economic Times

Salmonella Rates Look Flat in New CDC Data, but Faster Lab Tests Changed What Those Numbers Measure

CDC's 2024 FoodNet report shows that rapid molecular panels now detect most Salmonella cases, while fewer samples yield the isolates outbreak teams need.

Medical Daily

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director – agency’s first permanent leader in a year

The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump’s return to office last year

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Nearly Impossible-to-Treat Deadly Fungus Confirmed in 23 States, but CDC Data Show Where the Real Threat Is

CDC data show Candida auris infections are increasing nationwide, with the greatest threat linked to hospitals, nursing homes and vulnerable patients

International Business Times UK

15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote

The Guardian - US

Adults Over 50: Ask These Vaccine Questions Before Cold and Flu Season

Every fall, many adults over 50 schedule annual checkups, refill prescriptions, and prepare for flu season. It’s also one of the best times to review...

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Over 3,000 cases of deadly fungus Candida auris reported in US: What it is, how it spreads- explained

More than 3,100 cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause life-threatening infections, have been reported across 23 states in the United States so far this year, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Times of India

Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa

WHO data show 3,605 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo, surpassing the 2018 Kivu epidemic. Deaths now exceed 1,600, with no licensed vaccine.

Medical Daily

More Than One Third of Invasive E. Coli Samples Worldwide Were Resistant to Multiple Antibiotics

A global analysis of 10,098 invasive E. coli isolates found that 34% were multidrug-resistant, with rates varying widely across countries.

Medical Daily

CDC Reports West Nile Caused Most U.S. Arboviral Disease in 2024 as Powassan Reached a Record High

A CDC surveillance report counted 1,955 arboviral cases in 2024. West Nile dominated, and tick-borne Powassan hit a record 60 cases.

Medical Daily

Moderna Says Its Norovirus Vaccine Missed an Early Success Threshold, and the Trial Will Continue

Moderna's norovirus vaccine did not meet interim success criteria in phase 3. The trial continues blinded with a new cohort. Here is what that means.

Medical Daily

A Single Measles Outbreak Cost $5.4 Million, and Most of It Was Not Hospital Bills

A CDC and New Mexico analysis put the 2025 measles outbreak at $5.4 million. Lost work and public health response drove most of the total.

Medical Daily

Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know

Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected…

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Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Confirmed in 23 States as CDC Logs More Than 3,000 Cases This Year

CDC data show more than 3,000 Candida auris cases across 23 states in 2026. Here is who actually faces risk and what hospital families should know.

The Independent UK

Largest cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases

The diarrhea-inducing parasite, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from mega produce supplier Taylor Farms, has been making thousands of people sick this summer

The Guardian - US

CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri

Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease

The Independent UK

Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again

The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high

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When Independence Starts Creating Distance in a Relationship

Independence can feel like a wonderful achievement, but it can also quietly create space between two people who once shared nearly everything. A strong sense of self helps many people grow, make decisions, and enjoy life, yet too much separation can leave a relationship feeling more like a partnership between…

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Palm Beach County Confirms a Locally Acquired Dengue Case and Issues a Mosquito Borne Illness Advisory

Palm Beach County confirmed a locally acquired dengue case and issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory. Here are the symptoms and prevention steps.

International Business Times UK

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms and Is Taylor Farms Lettuce Safe?

Two deaths in Michigan are linked to a Cyclospora outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce. Health officials urge caution as investigations continue, highlighting the risks of dehydration in vulnerable individuals.

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California Reports Its First West Nile Death of 2026 in Kings County as Statewide Surveillance Numbers Climb

Kings County confirmed California's first West Nile death of 2026. Statewide mosquito surveillance shows why human case counts understate the spread.

Medical Daily

Africa CDC Moves to Test Merck's Licensed Ebola Vaccine Against Bundibugyo as Congo Outbreak Becomes Country's Largest

Africa CDC plans to ask WHO advisers to allow testing of Ervebo against Bundibugyo Ebola. No trial is approved, and no protection is proven.

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Shoppers Are Rethinking Where They Buy Produce After the Lettuce Recall, but Local Does Not Automatically Mean Safer

Does buying produce at a farmers' market lower your risk of foodborne illness? Here is what oversight rules and outbreak data actually show.

Medical Daily

Doctors Warn Against 'Cyclospora Skinny' Trend as Outbreak Hospitalizations Climb

Physicians are warning about a viral trend treating Cyclospora infection as a weight-loss shortcut. Here is what the parasite actually does to the body.

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