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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,500 Deaths

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 2,500 deaths , making it the deadliest in the country's history. As of recent reports, there are at least 5,375 confirmed cases , with new infections being detected daily across six provinces: North Kivu, Ituri, South Kivu, E

Aug 16, 7:52 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level

The FDA has upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs due to potential salmonella contamination to its highest risk level, Class I. This classification indicates "a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or de

Aug 15, 3:50 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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FDA Inspects Taylor Farms Plant Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have initiated an onsite inspection at Taylor Farms de Mexico's facility in Guanajuato, Mexico. This action comes as part of their investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has spread across 17 states

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Trump Orders MMR Vaccine Split Amid Expert Concerns

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday calling for childhood vaccines, including the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, to be administered as separate shots instead of combination injections. The order instructs federal officials to develop plans within 90 days for breaki

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Gaza Cancer Crisis Worsens Amid Israeli Restrictions

Cancer mortality rates in Gaza have doubled or tripled since Israel's war on Hamas began, as Israeli restrictions and the destruction of healthcare facilities prevent critical treatment. According to TimesLIVE, an estimated 17,000 Gazans with cancer now lack access to advanced therapies after Israel

Aug 13, 7:39 AM ET·2 min read

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FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Additives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule on Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods. The proposal aims to close a decades-old policy loophole that has allowed thousands of unvetted in

Aug 11, 12:45 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Approves Second Weight-Loss Pill

The UK has approved its second weight-loss pill, orforglipron , known commercially as Foundayo , for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorized the drug, making Britain the first European nation to approve it outside of the United

Aug 11, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Limits Childhood Vaccines to 11 Core Inoculations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer routine childhood vaccinations, limiting recommendations to 11 core inoculations instead of the CDC's recommended 18. The order also directs the Department of Justice to investigate states' compliance with vaccine mand

Aug 10, 3:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Louisiana Warns of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions due to a summertime surge in infections from Vibrio vulnificus , a flesh-eating bacterium found in coastal waters. According to the state's health department, Louisiana has confirmed nine cases this year, with all infected indiv

Aug 10, 10:29 AM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Hunter Biden Says Father's Cancer Spreads

Former President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body including bones and is causing him significant pain, according to an interview with his son Hunter. In a conversation with BBC News, Hunter described his father's condition as 'very painful' and 'debilitating,' thoug

Aug 8, 10:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Rights Group Warns of West Bank Healthcare Collapse

Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) released a report on Thursday warning that Israeli policies have pushed the West Bank's healthcare system to the brink of collapse. The report highlights severe shortages of medication and staff, leading to life-threatening consequences for Palestinians. The

Aug 7, 10:07 AM ET·2 min read

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FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Seniors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA , for adults aged 50 and older, marking the first approval of an mRNA flu shot in the United States. The vaccine is expected to be available in time for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season . Moderna'

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Shot

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFlusiva , for adults aged 50 and older. This marks the first time the Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology, key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, is used for seasonal influenza vaccines. According to TimesLIVE and P

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

CDC Investigates Salmonella Javiana Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños

U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico, affecting at least 345 people across 27 states with no deaths reported but at least 36 hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug A

Aug 6, 5:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Expands

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, with cases now reported across 15 states . The outbreak, which has resulted in over 25,000 confirmed or suspected cases , is the largest of five ongoing cyclo

Aug 5, 10:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads to Sixth Province

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in Bas-Uele. According to Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya, a man who had traveled from Isiro in Haut-Uele province died in Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele. The outbreak is now

Aug 5, 6:32 PM ET·3 min read

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Michigan Reports First Cyclospora Deaths in U.S.

Michigan has reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, state health officials announced Monday. Both individuals had underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the intestinal illness and dehydration. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services stat

Aug 3, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Vaccines

RFK Jr. Clashes with CNN Over Vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. engaged in a heated exchange with CNN host Dana Bash during an interview on Sunday, discussing vaccines and public health measures amid a surge in measles cases across the United States. The contentious interview took place as the U.S. recorded over 2,371 con

Aug 3, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Michigan Reports First Two Deaths in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Michigan has recorded its first two deaths linked to a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak that began in May. According to state health officials, both individuals who died had significant underlying health conditions that may have been exacerbated by the illness and dehydration. The outbreak, which is

Aug 3, 2:48 PM ET·1 min read

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Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands Across US

The largest Cyclospora outbreak in years has sickened over 18,000 people across 45 states since May, with more than 400 hospitalized , according to multiple reports. The source of the outbreak remains a mystery, but public health officials have traced a major cluster of illness to contaminated produ

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 3,500 Cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, with confirmed cases surpassing 3,500 . As of Friday, the country recorded 3,532 confirmed cases and 1,556 deaths , according to government data. The current outbreak was declared on May 15 and is linked

Jul 30, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing on COVID Origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Senator Rand Paul on Wednesday, declining to answer any questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focused on the origins of COVID-19 and whether federal officials misled the public. The di

Jul 28, 12:12 PM ET·4 min read

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US Measles Cases Surpass Record at 2,318

The United States has recorded over 2,318 measles cases this year, surpassing last year's record of 2,289 infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this marks the highest number of measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. The surge is driv

Jul 24, 4:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

FDA Panel Recommends Allowing Unapproved Peptides

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended on Thursday that compounding pharmacies be allowed to manufacture two unapproved peptides, BPC-157 and KPV. The votes are not binding, but the FDA typically follows the recommendations of its Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Commit

Jul 23, 4:17 PM ET·1 min read

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,500 Deaths

FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level