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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 Est. Read: 1 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 3 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tops 10K Cases

Michigan health officials have reported over 10,000 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 30, marking one of the largest outbreaks in U.S. history. The state has seen a significant increase from previous counts, with all but a few counties affected and hospitalizations rising to 193 . This outbreak, fi

Jul 14, 12:31 PM ET·2 min read

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U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Citizens Returning from Congo

The Trump administration has imposed travel restrictions on U.S. citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), requiring them to spend at least 21 days outside the country before they can enter the United States, according to CBS News . The restrictions, effective Monday, are based

Jul 14, 10:32 AM ET·4 min read

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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads to 31 States

An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to at least 31 states across the U.S., with Michigan reporting over 4,000 cases , according to state health officials. The outbreak, which began on May 1, has also significantly affected Ohio and New York, with both states reporting a large number of inf

Jul 8, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply After Subsidies Expire

Obamacare enrollment has dropped sharply following the expiration of enhanced subsidies, according to new federal data. Around 2.6 million fewer Americans had Obamacare plans in February compared to the previous year. The data, posted by the Trump administration and first reported on by The Associat

Jul 6, 4:32 PM ET·1 min read

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Ebola Death Toll in Congo Tops 600 as Outbreak Expands

The Ebola death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 600 , with confirmed cases rising to nearly 2,000 as of mid-July . The outbreak, declared on May 15th, continues spreading across three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. New suspected cases have been rep

Jul 6, 2:22 PM ET·2 min read

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NYC Legionnaires' Cases Rise to 18 on Upper East Side

New York City health officials have confirmed 18 cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side, primarily affecting residents and visitors of the Yorkville and Carnegie Hill neighborhoods within zip codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The city had previously reported 14 cases on Sunday. According

Jul 6, 2:22 PM ET·1 min read

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FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall for several varieties of Utz-branded potato chips to its highest risk level due to potential contamination with salmonella. According to multiple reports, the voluntary recall issued by Utz Quality Foods in May now falls under Class I clas

Jul 3, 10:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

More than 100 passengers and about 23 crew members aboard the Ruby Princess , a ship operated by Princess Cruises , fell ill from suspected norovirus during a voyage to Alaska, according to reports from multiple sources. The outbreak was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD

Jul 2, 10:17 PM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Medicare has launched a new pilot program offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 monthly co-pays starting July 1, according to multiple reports. The initiative, called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, provides access to medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Foundayo for eligibl

Jul 1, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Dr. Bill Kirkup, an expert adviser to Valerie Amos’s review into maternity and neonatal care across England, has accused the peer of altering the final report by removing criticism of 'normal birth ideology'. The section outlining potential risks of encouraging vaginal births was removed from the fi

Jul 1, 1:09 PM ET·4 min read

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Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Danny Glover revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. According to The Guardian , Glover, 79, announced this during an interview on The Today Show and in a separate conversation with People magazine. The actor shared that his diagnosis came shortly after receiving

Jul 1, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government deal on pay and jobs, bringing an end to strike action that has cost the NHS £1bn since last summer. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced that 53% of eligible members voted in favor of the package, with a turnout of 57%, to

Jun 29, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Venezuela confirms hantavirus deaths

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

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Record Cyclospora Outbreak

PEPFAR Cuts Force Clinic Closures Worldwide

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,900 Cases

FDA Retracts Cyclospora Finding in Lettuce

Fifth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak

CDC Links Taco Bell Lettuce to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Lilly Acquires AtaiBeckley for $3.8B in Psychedelics Push

Schwartz Faces Senate Grilling on Vaccines

Sully Sullenberger Diagnosed with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s

CDC Reports Over 1,600 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tops 10K Cases

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Citizens Returning from Congo

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads to 31 States

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply After Subsidies Expire

Ebola Death Toll in Congo Tops 600 as Outbreak Expands

NYC Legionnaires' Cases Rise to 18 on Upper East Side

FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

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Venezuela confirms hantavirus deaths

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

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Record Cyclospora Outbreak

PEPFAR Cuts Force Clinic Closures Worldwide

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,900 Cases

FDA Retracts Cyclospora Finding in Lettuce

Fifth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak

CDC Links Taco Bell Lettuce to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Lilly Acquires AtaiBeckley for $3.8B in Psychedelics Push

Schwartz Faces Senate Grilling on Vaccines

Sully Sullenberger Diagnosed with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s

CDC Reports Over 1,600 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tops 10K Cases

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Citizens Returning from Congo

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Spreads to 31 States

Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply After Subsidies Expire

Ebola Death Toll in Congo Tops 600 as Outbreak Expands

NYC Legionnaires' Cases Rise to 18 on Upper East Side

FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

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