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Two die of measles in Pennsylvania outbreak, health officials say

Two die of measles in Pennsylvania outbreak, health officials say

Pennsylvania health officials report the first measles-related deaths in 35 years amid a surge of nearly 400 cases centered in Lancaster County.

Health ·25 Aug 2026, 19:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

Health officials have confirmed two fatalities in Michigan as part of a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 23:05 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

Dr. Erica Schwartz has moved closer to becoming the CDC director following a committee vote. Her nomination comes amid significant leadership vacancies across the HHS.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccination rates decline

U.S. measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccination rates decline

The CDC reports the worst measles outbreak since 1991 as vaccination rates among kindergartners drop below the critical 95% threshold.

Health ·24 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control

RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends the government's response to a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce from Mexico amid criticism over changes to surveillance programs.

Politics ·22 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands

US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce hits thousands

A record-breaking parasitic outbreak has sickened thousands across the US, leading to widespread recalls of Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce.

Health ·21 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Cayman Islands confirms imported cyclosporiasis case amid U.S. outbreak investigation

Cayman Islands confirms imported cyclosporiasis case amid U.S. outbreak investigation

Public health officials in the Cayman Islands are monitoring a single imported case of cyclosporiasis amid a widespread outbreak in the United States.

Health ·20 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

CDC, FDA link Taco Bell lettuce supplier to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

Federal health officials have traced a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico serving Taco Bell locations.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 07:00 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

A US medical missionary has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states

Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states

Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states

CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states

Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak

The CDC has escalated its operational response to the highest level following a severe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa involving the Bundibugyo virus strain.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read