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The United States has confirmed 2,260 measles cases in 2026 as of July 16 — already surpassing the full-year total for 2025, the worst year for measles in over three decades. Cases span 44 states, with Utah, South Carolina, and Texas at the center of the largest outbreaks. Three deaths were recorded
The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries sold at Publix. The recalled product — a single lot of 10-oz bags with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of February 9, 2028 — was distributed across eight southeastern states. Twelve peopl
Legionnaires' disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that thrive in the warm water of poorly maintained cooling towers, hot tubs, and large plumbing systems. Symptoms — including high fever, cough, muscle aches, and shortness of breath — typically appear 2 to 10 days af
Legionnaires' disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread when people breathe in contaminated mist — most often from cooling towers, hot tubs, showerheads, or decorative fountains. Symptoms usually appear two days to two weeks after expos
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak centered in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods of Manhattan's Upper East Side has sickened 82 people and killed 5, according to the NYC Health Department's July 21, 2026 update. The likely source is one or more contaminated cooling towers, which spray a fi
Ebola and the flu can look almost identical in their first days — both often start with fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. There's no single symptom that reliably tells them apart early on. What separates them is exposure history: recent travel to an area with an active Ebola outbreak, or d
Is 5 cups of coffee a day too much for your heart? According to a new July 2026 scientific statement from the American Heart Association, the answer for most healthy adults is no — and it may even lower the risk of several cardiovascular conditions. But the statement comes with real nuance: what you
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been officially declared the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in recorded history — faster than any prior outbreak of any Ebola species, including the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic. Declared on May 15, 2026, it had passed 1,000 deaths and
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak — and the most dangerous one in years. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment, the outbreak has killed more than 1,000 confirmed people and infected over 2,400 since May 2026. It has c
When diarrhea strikes — whether from a foodborne parasite like Cyclospora, a stomach virus, or food poisoning — what you eat and drink makes a real difference in how fast you recover. The right foods help firm up loose stools, replace lost electrolytes, and keep your gut from working overtime. The w
The United States is in the grip of its largest-recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed cases and thousands more under investigation since May 2026. The outbreak is centered in the Midwest — particularly Michigan — and has been linked to iceberg lettuce. Symptoms include pro
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic, single-celled parasite that infects the human small intestine, causing a prolonged diarrheal illness called cyclosporiasis. It spreads through contaminated food and water — not person-to-person — and is most common in tropical regions. With over 11,000 confi
