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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