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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

Venezuela confirms hantavirus deaths

Venezuela's Health Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that three people have died from hantavirus infections in the eastern state of Anzoátegui, with two additional suspected deaths among health workers in the southwestern state of Barinas. According to Los Angeles Times and TimesLIVE , these cases are i

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·1 min read

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CDC Reports Over 4,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed over 4,173 cases of cyclosporiasis across 41 states since May 1. The outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in central Mexico and served at some Taco Bell restaurants, has resulted in 308 hospitalizatio

Jul 22, 5:54 PM ET·3 min read

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Outbreaks

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Record Cyclospora Outbreak

Federal officials have reaffirmed that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms remains linked to a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections, which causes explosive diarrhea. The FDA initially reported a false positive test result for the parasite in Taylor Farms' lettuce, creating confusion but not a

Jul 21, 9:33 PM ET·2 min read

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PEPFAR Cuts Force Clinic Closures Worldwide

The Trump administration's cuts to PEPFAR funding have caused significant disruptions to global HIV prevention and treatment efforts, according to a report released by amfAR. Organizations have been forced to close more than 1,700 clinics and lay off over 16,000 staff members across dozens of countr

Jul 21, 7:15 PM ET·1 min read

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Outbreaks

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,900 Cases

At least 2,973 people have been infected with Ebola in Congo's ongoing outbreak, which has now claimed 1,309 lives , according to government data. The death toll includes 37 new deaths recorded in a single 24-hour span , one of the highest daily totals reported since the outbreak began on May 15 in

Jul 20, 7:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

FDA Retracts Cyclospora Finding in Lettuce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Sunday that a previous test identifying Cyclospora , the parasite responsible for a multistate diarrhea outbreak, in shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico was actually a false positive. The agency reviewed the sample resu

Jul 20, 1:18 AM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Fifth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak

The death toll from a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has risen to five, with the total number of infected individuals reaching 82 as of Tuesday. According to multiple reports, health officials reported no new cases or symptoms in over six days, indicating that the prim

Jul 19, 6:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Outbreaks

CDC Links Taco Bell Lettuce to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia as the source of a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak. As of Tuesday, the CDC reported 1,645 lab-confirmed cases , with

Jul 16, 9:26 PM ET·6 min read

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Research

Lilly Acquires AtaiBeckley for $3.8B in Psychedelics Push

Eli Lilly (LLY.N) announced on Thursday its acquisition of AtaiBeckley (ATAI.O), joining the race among pharmaceutical companies to develop psychedelic treatments for mental health disorders. The deal, valued at up to $3.8 billion , includes an initial payment of $2.8 billion and additional mileston

Jul 16, 8:39 AM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Schwartz Faces Senate Grilling on Vaccines

Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director, faced intense questioning from senators during her confirmation hearing about her stance on vaccines and political interference in public health decisions. Schwartz pledged to uphold s

Jul 15, 6:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Sully Sullenberger Diagnosed with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s

Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, the pilot celebrated for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 in New York City's Hudson River in 2009, announced he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease . The announcement came on Tuesday via a post on his personal website. According to CBS News and

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

CDC Reports Over 1,600 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday that lab-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have risen to 1,645 across 34 states , marking an increase of over 800 cases from the previous week's update . The outbreak has led to 141 hospitalizations as of July 13 , with no dea

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Shot

CDC Investigates Salmonella Javiana Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños