A cyclospora outbreak has drawn attention to a food surveillance program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This gastrointestinal illness has affected thousands across the United States. According to a former agency official, recent budget cuts have not impacted the current situation significantly. However, these cuts limit the CDC’s capacity to monitor […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a rise in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal infection, reported across 34 states. As of the latest report, there are 1,645 confirmed cases, although the actual number is likely higher due to underreporting and symptom lag. Michigan has notably reported 3,309 cases. Hospitalizations and […]
Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil may help maintain strong mental health into old age. New research highlights this potential benefit, particularly amidst challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults in England who adhered to a Mediterranean diet reported higher psychological well-being compared to those who did not. The study […]
Scottish researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are working on a health-focused initiative to create a plant-based substitute for the saturated fats in classic sausage rolls. This project has moved from lab experiments to real-world kitchen tests with the goal of maintaining the pastry’s traditional flavor and flakiness, but with reduced saturated fat. “By taking […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to attend a Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nominated by President Trump, Schwartz will appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to discuss her qualifications and vision for the role. This hearing marks […]
Erica Schwartz, who was a deputy U.S. surgeon general during the first term of President Donald Trump, is scheduled for a confirmation hearing this Wednesday morning. She has been nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the hearing, Schwartz is likely to discuss her plans and vision for the CDC. […]
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is spreading across parts of the United States, leading to air quality alerts in multiple states and posing health risks for millions. The fires are generating large smoke plumes that travel hundreds of miles south, affecting air quality far from the original fire locations. States such as Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, […]
A recent study highlights the potential of a blood test measuring a specific protein to forecast Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline up to ten years in advance. The findings, shared at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026 in London, indicate that older adults with elevated levels of the biomarker p-tau217 face a 78% probability of developing cognitive […]
A health worker was at the Evangelical Medical Center in Bunia in Eastern Congo on Friday, July 3, 2026. Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to occur there. Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in Eastern Congo emerge from unknown chains of transmission, according to the World Health Organization. This indicates the outbreak spreads faster than […]
Recent research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London highlighted promising developments in blood tests for Alzheimer’s. These tests could transform diagnosis methods and help predict the onset of the disease. Improved Diagnosis with Blood Tests A study shared on Tuesday demonstrated that primary care physicians improved their accuracy in diagnosing Alzheimer’s when […]