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Michigan's Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Has Exploded to 681 Cases in One Week as Health Officials Urge Precautions

Michigan Cyclospora cases hit 681 as of July 6, 2026 — 13x normal. 8 SE counties affected. MDHHS issued produce safety guidance. Here's what to know and do now.

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Philadelphia Classified Pregnant Women as High Risk During Extreme Heat: What ACOG Recommends

Philadelphia's heat emergency named pregnant women high-risk. ACOG warns heat increases preterm birth and stillbirth risk. Here's what to do if you're pregnant and were exposed.

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The Washington Post Investigated Why Measles Is Harder to Stop in 2026 Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Washington Post investigation finds 2026 measles outbreaks are structurally different — larger unvaccinated networks, reduced outbreak response capacity. Here's the analysis.

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Multiple US states see alarming increase in cases of parasitic illness that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea

Almost 700 cases were reported to Michigan health department by Monday, up from 170 six days earlier

The Guardian - US

The CDC Is Alerting Doctors That They Are Missing a Parasite Outbreak

CDC clinical alert July 7: healthcare providers are missing Cyclospora. 300+ Michigan cases, 145 national. Standard stool tests miss it. Here's the test to ask for by name.

Medical Daily

What is cyclosporiasis? Growing cyclosporiasis in US outbreak raises concerns in Michigan and Pennsylvania as hundreds fall ill; how long it lasts, how it spreads and the symptoms linked to the Cyclospora parasite

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Health officials are monitoring a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across multiple US states. Hundreds of infections have been reported, prompting widespread concern among Americans. This parasitic intestinal illness is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue which can last weeks.…

The Economic Times

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Can Kill Within 5 Days: Doctors Warn You Should Not Wait for the Rash

Rocky Mountain spotted fever kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment. The rash appears days after illness starts. CDC says start doxycycline immediately — don't wait for the rash.

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Flash Flood Survivors Face Hidden Health Risks Long After Floodwaters Recede, from Infections to Lasting Mental Health Effects

Health experts warn flash flood survivors can face infections, mold exposure, and lasting mental health effects long after floodwaters recede.

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Bundibugyo Ebola Has Killed 454 People as the First Treatment Trial Opens

1,481 Ebola cases and 454 deaths in DRC, Uganda, and France as of July 4, 2026. No approved vaccine or treatment. The PARTNERS trial just enrolled its first patient. Here's the update.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Nashville Mosquitoes for the First Time in 2026

Nashville Metro Public Health confirmed the first West Nile virus detection of 2026 in North Nashville on July 1. Here's the official guidance and what Davidson County residents should do.

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Mystery grows as experts can’t pinpoint source of parasite behind ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

There are now more than 700 cases in Michigan, up from just 572 over the weekend, as other states also see increase

The Independent UK

CDC Updates Measles Cases to 2,170 as 2026 Nears Record Levels with Months Remaining

CDC confirmed 2,170 measles cases as of July 2, 2026 — just 119 short of the full-year 2025 record. 31 outbreaks are active in 2026. PAHO review of U.S. elimination status is in November.

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RFK Jr. has caused ‘irreparable harm’, says former CDC official

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The Independent UK

Robert Kennedy Jr. Caused 'Irreparable Harm,' Warns Former CDC Chief Medical Officer: Trust in Agency Has Collapsed

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has caused “irreparable harm” to public health, arguing that public trust in the CDC has fallen sharply under his leadership.

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The Independent UK

Former CDC official says RFK Jr. has done ‘irreparable harm’ to his agency: ‘Really difficult to recover from’

Dr. Debra Houry left the CDC in August because she ‘could no longer protect the scientific integrity of the public’

France 24

France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, leaves hospital

A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the…

International Business Times UK

Millions Head Outdoors for the Fourth Into a Heat Dome Doctors and the CDC Warn Could Land Them in the ER

A record-breaking heat dome has created a public-health emergency across the eastern US, with extreme temperatures and humidity causing high rates of heat-related illnesses and disrupting Independence Day celebrations.

Medical Daily

Infant Formula Makers Were Required to Tell the FDA When Babies Died — Records Show They Never Did

KFF Health News found the FDA received zero formula maker death notifications going back to 2000. Abbott's expert testified it never reported a single death for preterm formula.

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The CDC Is Investigating Multiple Cyclospora Outbreaks, and This Parasite Is Particularly Hard to Trace

CDC is tracking 145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states, and no food source has been identified. Here's why this parasite is uniquely hard to trace and what to do if you're sick.

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Four People Are Dead from West Nile Virus in Maricopa County: Here Is What Phoenix Residents Need to Do Tonight

4 people dead, 29 cases confirmed in Maricopa County — the worst early West Nile start in 20+ years. Phoenix residents should apply DEET repellent before tonight's outdoor events.

The Guardian - US

CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states

Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis

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Pennsylvania woman orders chicken at Ruth’s Chris. Then, she asks for the check without eating it

The manager didn’t agree with her observation.

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11-Year-Old Canadian Boy Tragically Loses His Life After Being Woken Up By A Bat On His Face

The child contracted a rare, preventable, but fatal disease due to repeated misdiagnosis and delay in accurate medical treatment.

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Flesh-eating bacteria spreads along Atlantic coast, CDC warns holiday swimmers to be aware of symptoms

CDC underlines "do not wait" to see a doctor if you have symptoms.

Medical Daily

The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today

July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today.

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