The Latest Breaking News on Health

Government to appoint maternity commissioner after NHS report finds ‘repeated failures’

Lady Amos said the new maternity commissioner must be accountable to Parliament and have a ‘relentless focus on improving maternity and neonatal care’

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer Begins June 29: Why This One Hits Family, Feelings and Old Conversations Hardest

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer highlights emotional introspection, unresolved conversations, and relationship dynamics. Astrologers suggest using this period for reflection and personal growth rather than fearing disruptions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

CDC Ends Hantavirus Response as All 18 Americans from the Cruise Ship Return Home Safely

The CDC ended its hantavirus response June 24, 2026. All 18 Americans quarantined from the MV Hondius cruise ship are home safe with no illness detected. Here's how it ended.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

6 of 12 Top-Selling Glutathione Supplements on Amazon Fail Label Claims in Independent Testing, Cata-Kor Finds

Cata-Kor, a U.S.-based nutraceutical company focused on science-informed longevity formulations, released results from independent laboratory testing of 12 top-selling glutathione supplements purchased from Amazon.com in April 2026. Of the 12 products tested, 6 failed to meet their label claims for glutathione content.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

Three Moringa Supplement Salmonella Investigations Are Active Right Now — Is Your Brand on the Recall List?

Three separate Salmonella investigations linked to moringa supplements are active in 2026. 119+ cases in 36 states. Multiple brands recalled. Is yours on the list? Here's what to check.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

The 2026 Wildfire Season Has Burned Double the Normal Acreage: Here's the Documented Health Toll

2026 wildfires have burned 2.4 million acres by June, double the average. Wildfire PM2.5 is linked to asthma, heart disease, preterm birth, and child brain development. Here's what to do.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

A Parasite Has Sickened 145 People in 17 States as Investigators Search for the Source

145 Cyclospora cases in 17 states, no source identified yet. Summer is peak season for this parasite linked to leafy greens. Here's what to watch for and when to ask for specific testing.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

New World Screwworm Has Now Reached 25 Cases in Texas — Here Is What Dog and Cat Owners Need to Know

25 New World Screwworm cases confirmed in Texas. All are livestock, but dogs, cats, and humans with open wounds are also at risk. Here's what pet owners in the quarantine zone must know.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

65 Organizations Petition the FDA to End Routine Antibiotic Use in Healthy Farm Animals Over Human Health Concerns

A 65-organization coalition petitioned the FDA June 2026 to end routine farm antibiotic use. Drug-resistant bacteria from livestock contribute to 35,000 U.S. deaths/year. Here's the issue.

Medical Daily · Jun 29

The Clover Hill Dairy Listeria Outbreak Remains Active: Here's the CDC Guidance for Affected Families

The Clover Hill Dairy Listeria outbreak remains active with 9 cases and 1 death. All cheese has been recalled. Here is the exact CDC guidance for every affected family.

Medical Daily · Jun 29