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A Chicago librarian who was sickened after eating at Taco Bell has filed what appears to be the first Illinois federal lawsuit linked to the cyclospora outbreak, officials and their ( READ MORE )
Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the progress of the projects on Thursday and directed officials to ensure time-bound implementation, regular monitoring and coordination between ministries, states and institutions. ( READ MORE )
Aster DM Quality Care is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in Yatharth Hospitals. This potential acquisition aims to consolidate the hospital sector amid private equity interest. Yatharth Hospitals' stock ( READ MORE )
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. ( READ MORE )
Revolution Medicines attracted takeover interest but decided to go it alone. This week’s FDA approval of its pancreatic cancer pill is the payoff. ( READ MORE )
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. ( READ MORE )
A costly Prenuvo scan revealed the rare slow-growing tumor in the “Dawson’s Creek” alum’s frontal lobe. ( READ MORE )
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. ( READ MORE )
Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the country's deadliest outbreak of the disease on record. ( READ MORE )
The Health secretary suggested the Pennsylvania governor is hiding something about the deaths’ cause. Shapiro says he can’t say more. ( READ MORE )
Salmonella cases have spiked by 25 per cent since July with 207 cases reported by The UK Health Security Agency last week alone. ( READ MORE )
It was a few days after returning from her French trip in April with husband Sean, 62, who works in home renovations, that Rhona started to itch and noticed clusters ( READ MORE )
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment. ( READ MORE )
Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind ( READ MORE )
It's a silent condition affecting millions, lurking in the background until it leads to deadly heart attacks and strokes, experts told the Daily Mail. Yet few have ever heard of it. ( READ MORE )
Families navigating cognitive decline are taking to the road to chase joy before an advancing disease makes trips impossible. ( READ MORE )
Researchers say they have found a compound that may be able to trigger weight loss even if someone does not change their diet. ( READ MORE )
Rescuers used a helicopter to save a person climbing in British Columbia this week after she was stung numerous times by wasps. ( READ MORE )
When you're watching a loved one battle with addiction, the sense of despair can be overwhelming. ( READ MORE )
The 'Dawson's Creek' alum referred to this period as 'the weirdest six months of my life' and said she nearly didn't go to the scan that led to the discovery ( READ MORE )
A vaccine that every adult over 50 should be getting to protect against a common virus may have another benefit: protecting the brain and heart. ( READ MORE )
The operation, which restored the eyesight of a 48-year-old man, took place at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. ( READ MORE )
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising. ( READ MORE )
Researchers hope their findings could help inform future therapies for people with severe autism. ( READ MORE )
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held the key to his confirmation last year that a 2019 visit to Samoa before a deadly measles outbreak had ( READ MORE )
Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children because she was depressed and tired of living, not because of failings with mental healthcare, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday before they began deliberating ( READ MORE )
Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered. ( READ MORE )
Parents and teachers at the epicenter of Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak are urging authorities to delay the reopening of schools as infections continue to outpace efforts to contain the disease. ( READ MORE )
Florida has moved to remove four childhood vaccines from school requirements. The proposed rule comes as childhood vaccination rates plummet, while exemptions surge. ( READ MORE )
A study reveals that intermittent fasting reshapes the gut microbiome to strengthen the intestinal lining and block inflammatory compounds from the brain. ( READ MORE )
A recall of guacamole and pico de gallo dips sold at Whole Foods has been upgraded to the FDA's highest warning level over potential deadly bacterial contamination. ( READ MORE )
The Environmental Protection Agency announced two new methods of testing chemicals' toxicity on Thursday, in what officials called a major step toward the goal of ending all testing on mammals ( READ MORE )
"I reach up to my mouth ... and then I touch something that is kind of slimy and a little hairy and cool," the gastroenterologist said. ( READ MORE )
Lifestyle habits and environmental exposures may affect processes involved in cellular health and biological aging. ( READ MORE )
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her. ( READ MORE )
At 41, she is this year's oldest Miss USA contestant and her "confidence is soaring." ( READ MORE )
A new £1m fund aims to improve access to dental care for vulnerable people across the UK, including through a mobile dental unit. ( READ MORE )
More than 50 additional cases of salmonella have been confirmed amid a major outbreak linked to imported eggs - as health officials scramble to control the spread. ( READ MORE )
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree. ( READ MORE )
A girl as young as 13 years old can buy abortion pills, according to an undercover investigation that made test purchases of the drug. ( READ MORE )
There are protein-packed cookies, bars and more, all promising to fuel the body and curb cravings without the guilt that comes with regular junk food. But are these snacks really ( READ MORE )
"Sitting on the toilet for too long can have negative effects on your health, even if it seems fairly harmless." ( READ MORE )
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, touted for their ability to keep blood sugar levels and weight down and slash the risk of diabetes . ( READ MORE )
Kennedy’s visit to Samoa, which later saw a brutal measles outbreak, has become one of the most contentious events in his career. ( READ MORE )
CBD for D-O-G? Sure thing! ( READ MORE )
Levels of a potentially deadly bacteria in a river used for water activities for children, have 'spiked alarmingly' leaving two children in hospital. ( READ MORE )
The stock has tumbled 70% since its June 2024 peak, as the drugmaker has contended with intensifying competition from rival Eli Lilly as well as knockoff versions of its blockbuster ( READ MORE )
Daraxonrasib has been hailed as one of the most significant advances against the deadly disease in decades. ( READ MORE )
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years. ( READ MORE )
In a key clinical trial, patients who got the pill, daraxonrasib, lived twice as long as those who got chemotherapy. ( READ MORE )
New research by Malaghan's Connor Laboratory, published in PNAS, shows how directing the immune system toward conserved areas of the COVID virus and its many variants using RNA technology could ( READ MORE )
A recent study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the Correctional Services ( READ MORE )
The human brain can recognize a person's face and expression in less than a blink of an eye, but current artificial intelligence (AI) models, although fairly accurate at doing the ( READ MORE )
When referring to diet, the term "plant-based" has mixed interpretations among U.S. adults, and its meaning varies significantly among demographic groups, according to new research published in the American Journal ( READ MORE )
Scientists from Gladstone Institutes, UC San Francisco and Stanford University, in collaboration with Biohub, have unveiled a massive, high-resolution functional map of human immune cells that promises to transform our ( READ MORE )
When the immune system encounters a virus, it produces antibodies designed to recognize and eliminate the invader. But in some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the ( READ MORE )
Researchers have mapped how the immune response in people with sepsis changes over time. The work, led by King's College London, could help pave the way for treatments that target ( READ MORE )
Total joint replacement is a proven treatment to relieve chronic knee pain, but concerns have been raised that particles from the device may migrate to the brain and cause memory ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a biological process that may help explain why colorectal cancer can cause severe muscle and ( READ MORE )
Student team Solar Team Eindhoven from Eindhoven University of Technology has successfully completed the first practical tests of the solar ambulance Stella Juva in Kenya. The ambulance generates more solar ( READ MORE )
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published ( READ MORE )
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe neurological disease that destroys nerve cells responsible for muscle movement. The disease typically begins with limb or bulbar weakness and progresses to respiratory ( READ MORE )
While social media algorithms have become excellent at matching a user's viewing habits with targeted, personalized content, psychologists at The University of Texas at Dallas have found that these algorithms ( READ MORE )
Injury or pain affects participation for one in five physically inactive women taking part in social sport, with those from lower-income households more likely to be injury-affected, new research from ( READ MORE )
For decades, a diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer left patients and physicians facing the same harsh reality: limited options, difficult treatments and too little time. Now, a pill tested in ( READ MORE )
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when large numbers of cancer cells break down rapidly, releasing substances such as uric acid into the bloodstream that can ( READ MORE )
Scientists are making progress in developing new cancer treatments, but a patient's experience with cancer is shaped by more than medicine. A new sociological study finds that conflicting medical, work ( READ MORE )
About 65% of young children brought to New Jersey emergency departments for suspected poisoning probably didn't need emergency care and could have stayed home if their families had called poison ( READ MORE )
Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history. ( READ MORE )
Heart failure hospitalization risk increases after short-term exposure to cold spells, lower ambient temperatures and higher ambient temperatures, according to a study published in JACC and presented at ESC Congress ( READ MORE )
According to a master's thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a mobile game can make physical activity more enjoyable. Two master's students investigated how the mobile ( READ MORE )
Wildlife farming is common in Vietnam, where people breed and trade wild animals for pets, food and traditional medicine. ( READ MORE )
The consequences would be awful. ( READ MORE )
Tens of thousands of new mothers across Britain may be suffering from undiagnosed PTSD following childbirth, according to a University of East Anglia report. ( READ MORE )
The annual societal cost of Parkinson's disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion at 2025 prices, according to a new study published in Movement Disorders. ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- In the wake of two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania, including an infant, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to social media to suggest the deaths may ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first oral treatment option for the autoimmune disorder dermatomyositis. Brepocitinib (Lisraya) is indicated for adults with the rare condition, which causes chronic inflammation, ( READ MORE )
Precancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create conditions that favor their own growth and potentially increase the risk of blood ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was tied to a lower risk of dementia in a prospective study of nearly 185,000 postmenopausal women in the U.K. Biobank. Over 13 ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for ( READ MORE )
Researchers have discovered that SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for heart failure, work by activating a key enzyme that helps ( READ MORE )
Researchers at the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) have developed a scalable method for generating CD4+ helper T cells from induced ( READ MORE )
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The proportion of women never screened for cervical cancer increased by more than 5% per year from 2005 to 2023, a cross-sectional study showed. Over this time ( READ MORE )
Immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapy are used primarily to treat cancer. In the future, these patient-specific therapies, manufactured from patients' own immune cells, could also help cure autoimmune diseases. ( READ MORE )
South Africa's infant vaccination rate has fallen to its lowest level in years, with more than a third of babies receiving no vaccines at the start of 2026, the health ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse who killed her three kids, has brought renewed attention to the most tragic outcomes of postpartum psychosis. However, an ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Following the death of Dolly Parton, the American Public Health Association ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Virginia gastroenterologist Krista Edelman, MD, went viral on social media after revealing she woke up to a bat trying to burrow its way into her mouth. (People) ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that it issued a temporary order to schedule three opioid compounds as controlled substances. "The DEA bases this action on a ( READ MORE )
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(MedPage Today) -- The CDC has launched a new "enterprise transformation project" called CDC Voyager that's left employees wondering exactly what it will mean for the agency's future. Sean Slovenski, ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- The body of oncologist Dmitriy Zak, MD, was recovered from an Arkansas lake on Tuesday morning, 2 days after he was reported missing. An autopsy will be ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held the key to his confirmation last year that a 2019 visit to Samoa before a deadly ( READ MORE )
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Abiomed flagged a heart pump controller purge cassette problem associated with three of its products, the FDA alerted. ( READ MORE )
Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men. In a nationally representative study of ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global and regionally specific brain abnormalities can differentiate children with distinct risk profiles for schizophrenia compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study ( READ MORE )
BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, August 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lisraya (brepocitinib) ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Higher short-term exposure to ambient pollen is associated with lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- A novel prognostic stratification model can predict indwelling catheter conversion (ICC) among patients with early-stage spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic bladder (NB), according to ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42 percent of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The risk for antenatal complications is increased in association with maternal multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), according to a study published in the September issue of ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), thymic radiation exposure is independently associated with increased risks for distant metastasis, according to a study published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- Insurance coverage is a major barrier for participation in virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- While a Mediterranean-style dietary intervention improves diet quality at 24 months, it does not lead to significantly greater weight loss than a calorie-restricting diet, according ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 -- The addition of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTS (PREVENT) atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) equations may modestly improve ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could be too strong. Vitruvias Therapeutics, ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug shown to substantially extend the lives of people with advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Health problems caused by heat waves extend far beyond simple dehydration or heatstroke, a new study says. As many as 33 diagnoses can be tied ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — The citrus, pine or floral scent of a freshly cleaned room may come with something unexpected: invisible air pollution. A new study warns fragrances in ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — A brain implant might be able to improve speech and swallowing problems that can occur following a traumatic brain injury, a new study says. The ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Age doesn’t seem to degrade a person’s language skills as it does other brain functions, a new study says. Unless a senior is affected by ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — Illegal use of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl is more than double its use for medical purposes in the United States, a new study has ( READ MORE )
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math and ( READ MORE )
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a global commercial-stage oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with ( READ MORE )
DURHAM, N.C., August 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priovant Therapeutics announced today the publication in JAMA Dermatology of skin-specific outcomes from the Phase 3 VALOR trial evaluating brepocitinib, a first-in-class ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Baseline cortical atrophy measured within the early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) signature, a set of predominantly parietotemporal regions showing greater atrophy in EOAD than in controls, ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Extreme heat is associated with 33 diagnoses, including multiple sclerosis, injuries, and dermatologic and pressure-related conditions, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Strength training during pregnancy may improve some outcomes for women with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Acta Obstetricia ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, its Department of Health ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) are safe and effective for reducing myopia progression in children, according to a study published online Aug. 20 ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Five-year survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) diagnosed during adulthood experience nearly twofold higher all-cause mortality than the general population, according to a research letter published ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Writing style can explain about half of observed disparities in care team response to messages sent by patients, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Paternal exposure to valproate during sperm development is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — Xylitol is a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from sugar-free foods and drinks to gum and oral care products. But new research is raising ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A week-long sleepaway camp effectively helps young people who use wheelchairs prepare for adulthood, a new study says. Rutgers University’s True Grit program is meant ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — There’s one part of the back-to-school routine that parents aren’t looking forward to, a new poll indicates. About 3 out of 4 American parents have ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — A short bout of exercise appears to work quicker than a long nap to refresh a sleep-deprived mind, a new study says. About 20 minutes ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years suffered from brain damage linked to repeated head impacts, a new study ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26, 2026 — In January, Jeff La Marca got a prescription for the popular weight loss drug Zepbound. But he couldn’t afford the $750 monthly price tag. “I ( READ MORE )
London, 26 August 2026 – ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Shionogi as a shareholder, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) Aug 25, 2026 -- BeOne Medicines Ltd. (Nasdaq: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( READ MORE )
DUBLIN , August 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved two Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii)-containing regimens for ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For a range of nonneoplastic conditions, emergency diagnosis is associated with worse clinical outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in PLOS Medicine. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), the combination of anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Clinicians may not agree on physical exam findings for youth with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) poses an increasing global burden for older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of Geriatric ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- About 1 in 4 former National Football League (NFL) players who died during 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at death, according to ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- The Master Your Worries internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program is associated with long-term improvement in children's anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement (TKR) with the Mako robotic arm-assisted system (rTKR) offers similar benefit to TKR with conventional instruments ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Nearly 40,000 bottles of a widely sold eye drop are being pulled from shelves nationwide because the maker cannot guarantee the product is sterile. Prestige ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Bowel urgency is common in adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially among those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according ( READ MORE )
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- For patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), biologic/targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (b/tsDMARD) retention varies with countries' socioeconomic status, according ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 -- Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with a higher risk for incident gastric cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in ( READ MORE )
TUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 — Hoping for a quick response from your doctor to a message sent through your patient portal? Then keep it cordial and positive, a new study ( READ MORE )
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits. ( READ MORE )
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product. ( READ MORE )
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage. ( READ MORE )
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC. ( READ MORE )
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during ( READ MORE )
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to jalapeños ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu (North-Kivu) provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak unless traveling ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. ( READ MORE )
Nicaragua is reporting increased cases of chikungunya. Most cases have been reported in Managua. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Avoid Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states after Cyclospora outbreak; 1,644 sick ( READ MORE )
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Cyclosporiasis Response – 7/14/26 ( READ MORE )
CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC alert: Recall of frozen blueberries linked to E. coli outbreak; do not eat recalled product. ( READ MORE )
CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend ( READ MORE )
Audio file also available. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. ( READ MORE )
Transcript for an Update on CDC’s Hantavirus Response – 6/24/26 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and CDC's World Cup 2026™ activation ( READ MORE )
Parents urged to immediately stop using all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. ( READ MORE )
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk ( READ MORE )
Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 6/5/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to requesón/soft ricotta cheese ( READ MORE )
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink. ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in French Guiana. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
CDC Highlights Adverse Outcomes Linked to Travel-Related Cosmetic Procedures ( READ MORE )
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Malaria is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. ( READ MORE )
New Alert: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Alert Update: Growing number of Salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta ( READ MORE )
Statement: Update on Title 42 Order ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/22/2026 ( READ MORE )
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026 ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Updates on CDC's Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026 ( READ MORE )
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/18/2026 ( READ MORE )
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mobilized Ebola response. ( READ MORE )
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026 ( READ MORE )
Investigation of Salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry has been updated ( READ MORE )
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mauritius. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites. ( READ MORE )
