A tick bite incident in New York has unveiled a diagnostic issue that might surface more frequently. A patient treated for Lyme disease was actually infected with the Bourbon virus, a rare tick-borne illness lacking a vaccine or cure. This case is detailed in a recent study confirming the first known Bourbon virus infection in […]

When Medicaid reimbursement rates are reduced, the consequences extend far beyond fiscal figures. In Kentucky, the decision to implement a 4% cut in Medicaid reimbursements may seem like a minor adjustment. It is often portrayed as an exercise in fiscal discipline within the state budget. However, this approach potentially bears hidden costs that could impact […]

Patients facing severe heart attacks appear to have notably higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood, according to research from Italy. This study analyzed blood samples from 61 individuals undergoing angiograms, a procedure to evaluate blood vessels for irregularities. Italian researchers found that approximately 84% of patients experiencing acute, severe heart attacks had […]

Federal health officials are investigating a significant surge in cyclospora cases in the U.S. as reported in 2026. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a newly identified outbreak affecting 72 individuals, yet the food source remains unidentified. Ongoing Cyclospora Outbreaks The FDA’s announcement follows a recent federal investigation linking a separate outbreak to […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is closely reviewing seven unapproved peptide substances this week to evaluate their health benefits. The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee will meet on July 23 and 24 at the White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their discussions will focus on whether to add these peptides to the 503A […]

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are conducting interviews as part of their contact tracing efforts. Their goal is to locate individuals who have interacted with Ebola-infected persons. This process is crucial in managing outbreaks, especially when there is no approved vaccine available. Armand Sprecher, an infectious diseases physician at Doctors Without Borders, […]

The use of weight loss drugs to manage type 2 diabetes and obesity has surged among Americans. Popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are used by about one in eight Americans as of March 2026, according to Statista. Although these drugs contribute to the decline in obesity rates, there are concerns about the nutritional […]

Spending six months investigating raw milk wasn’t something I anticipated, but it became an important endeavor. Early in June, ProPublica published my detailed report that prominently featured Mark McAfee, the owner of the largest raw-milk dairy in the United States. This story emerged after extensive research on the Trump administration’s influence on federal health agencies. […]