Health
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U.S. measles cases in 2026, the highest since 1991, according to new CDC data
So far, there have been no deaths from measles in 2026, whereas there were three deaths last year.
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More than 19 million eggs voluntarily recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Salmonella poisoning causes fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It can also cause diarrhea, which may be bloody.
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Senators finds partisanship over diabetes, obesity issues but spar over sugar labels, food stamps
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) attributes the issues of obesity and diabetes among American youth to the food industry producing and advertising junk food to children.
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Death toll rises to five in NYC Legionnaire’s disease outbreak
The city has reported 82 total cases since the outbreak started in early July
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RFK Jr. says parasitic cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control,' as more than 11,000 cases reported
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday has that there have been more than 11,500 cases of the illness in 41 states.
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Death toll rises to three in NYC Legionnaire’s disease outbreak
The city has reported 74 cases as of Sunday, with eight current hospitalizations and three deaths.
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FDA says lettuce supplier found to be a source of Cyclospora was the result of false positive
Taylor Farms supplies major retailers and restaurants in the U.S., including Taco Bell, with a range of products from salad kits to vegetable blends, and it had enacted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico out of "an abundance of caution."
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Hegseth's troop testosterone screening mandate comes without cost estimate
Study classified testosterone levels below 400 nanograms per deciliter as low, higher than the threshold commonly used to diagnose testosterone deficiency
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CDC says Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico source of diarrhea-causing parasite, other sources possible
Cases of the disease have been reported in more than 30 states, and experts say that the outbreak could be caused by multiple sources.
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Taco Bell investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak
Local media have reported that notices were placed at Taco Bell locations in Detroit, stating that the chain isn't able to sell lettuce and other items containing it.
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Source of diarrhea-causing parasite may be 'lettuce or salad greens,' Michigan health officials say
Typically, Michigan only records 40 to 50 cases of cyclosporiasis annually, but there have been 2,640 cases reported as of Monday.
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US citizen in Congo tests positive for Ebola virus
Earlier this week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,830 confirmed cases in the Congo, including 648 deaths.
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Dozens hospitalized with gastrointestinal illness in 31 states, thousands diagnosed
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that cases have taken place in 31 states and the source of the illnesses is not clear. The CDC also said it was not clear whether the outbreaks in different states are connected.