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FDA Approves Weekly At-Home Injection of Leqembi for Alzheimer's Patients Starting Treatment

FDA approved LEQEMBI IQLIK on July 13, 2026, a weekly at-home autoinjector for early Alzheimer's patients. Here's what it means and what patients should know.

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Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 513 People in 43 States, a Quarter of Them Children Under Five

CDC confirms 513 Salmonella cases in 43 states linked to backyard poultry, with 134 hospitalized and 1 dead. A quarter of victims are children under five.

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COVID Nimbus Variant Fuels Rising ER Visits in 27 States as Summer Wave Builds Across the U.S.

The COVID Nimbus variant NB.1.8.1 is driving ER visits in 27 states as summer 2026's wave builds. Here's who needs to act, and what to watch for.

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U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,260 in 44 Jurisdictions as Summer Travel Threatens to Set a New Record

CDC confirms 2,260 U.S. measles cases in 44 jurisdictions as of July 16, 2026. Summer travel is driving new exposures. Here's what families need to know now.

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Second U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC and Is Medically Evacuated to Germany

A second U.S. citizen tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC on July 10 and was evacuated to Germany. Here's what the outbreak means for Americans.

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Canada's 2026 Wildfire Season Has Surged Far Beyond Historical Averages

Canada's 2026 wildfire season has surpassed the 25-year average with 2.78 million hectares burned and 900+ active fires. Latest data, evacuation updates, and what's driving the crisis.

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Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 1,644 as Taylor Farms Issues Nationwide Lettuce Recall

CDC and FDA confirm Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce at Taco Bell is behind a Cyclospora outbreak in 5 states, with 1,644 sick and 94 hospitalized.

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Jesy Nelson's SMA Victory Highlights How Early Diagnosis Can Rewrite the Future for Babies with Rare Diseases

Jesy Nelson's campaign has helped bring newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to England, highlighting how early diagnosis can give babies access to life-changing treatment before symptoms appear.

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A Lack of Vision: How the Wildfires Coming from Canada Are Making It Difficult to See

Smoke from the Canada wildfires may damage vision and eye health, so learn how air quality reduces visibility, irritates the eyes, and how to protect yourself.

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COVID Nimbus Variant Now Leads the U.S. as Cases Grow in 27 States and Emergency Visits Rise

COVID Nimbus variant NB.1.8.1 now accounts for 43% of U.S. cases. CDC models show growth in 27 states. ER visits rising. What high-risk people need to do now.

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From Extra Time to Exhaustion: The Medical Battle Behind Every World Cup Soccer Final

The World Cup final is as much a medical challenge as an athletic one, with players battling fatigue, dehydration and injury after weeks of elite competition. Behind the scenes, sports medicine teams work to keep athletes performing at their peak through the final whistle.

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The Dangerous Air Quality Coming from Canada's Wildfires, and How It Affects the Lungs When Inhaled

The Canadian wildfire smoke has triggered hazardous air quality alerts. We discuss how smoke affects the lungs, who's most at risk, and how to protect yourself.

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Milwaukee's AQI Soared to 644 as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes U.S. Air to Dangerous Levels

Milwaukee's AQI surged to a record 644 as Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the U.S., creating hazardous air conditions and raising serious health concerns across the region.

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A First Nation Burned to the Ground Without Warning, Exposing Canada's Wildfire Response Failures

The destruction of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation has intensified scrutiny of Ontario's wildfire response, with Indigenous communities bearing a disproportionate share of evacuations during the 2026 wildfire season.

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Colin Farrell's 'Couch Fatigue' Could Be the Plot Twist Your Mental Health Needs to Rediscover Human Connection

Colin Farrell's comments about "couch fatigue" are drawing attention to how excessive screen time and isolation may affect mental health. Experts say reconnecting with others and spending more time outside the home can support emotional well-being.

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Mailson Araujo Santos' Final Rep Reminds Us That Peak Fitness Doesn't Always Mean a Longer, Healthier Life

Brazilian bodybuilder Mailson Araujo Santos has died at 35 after a reported medical emergency, prompting questions about hidden health risks in seemingly fit individuals. His death highlights that physical fitness alone cannot rule out serious underlying medical conditions.

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Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll on Mental Health, Fueling Anxiety, Aggression, and Psychiatric Emergencies

Research links extreme heat to measurable rises in anxiety, depression, and psychiatric ER visits. Cleveland Clinic psychologist explains the biological and behavioral pathways.

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Six Cancer Drug Approvals in One Quarter: What the FDA Cleared in Q2 2026 and Who It Helps

FDA approved 6 cancer drugs in Q2 2026, covering breast, prostate, kidney, bladder, and blood cancers. Here's what was approved, who qualifies, and what it means.

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Hal Williams' Final Curtain Call at 91 Raises Questions About What Natural Causes Really Mean

Actor Hal Williams has died at 91 from natural causes, prompting renewed interest in what the term means and how it differs from a specific medical cause of death.

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Serotonin May Speed Heart Valve Deterioration in Certain Patients, Columbia Research Shows

Columbia researchers find serotonin may accelerate mitral valve disease in patients with a specific genetic variant. New questions about SSRIs and heart risk.

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Phoenix Leads the Nation in West Nile Virus Deaths as 2026 Season Becomes Worst in Over Two Decades

Maricopa County reports 29 West Nile cases and 4 deaths — the worst early-season start in over 20 years. CDC confirms 48 cases in 23 states. What Phoenix residents need to know now.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases as WHO Warns True Toll May Be Twice as High and U.S. Entry Rules Near Expiration

DRC Ebola outbreak exceeds 2,000 cases and 754 deaths. WHO warns true scale may be double. U.S. entry restrictions expire July 21. What travelers need to know.

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Canada's Wildfire Crisis Escalates: 850 Fires Burn as Smoke Blankets 100 Million Americans

Northwestern Ontario erupted in fire on July 13, triggering mass evacuations of First Nations communities, destroying homes, and sending smoke plumes that have turned the skies over Toronto, Chicago, Boston, and New York City orange. Here is the full picture as of July 17, 2026.

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Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy Leads to Nearly 2 Pounds of Weight Regain Per Month, Largest Review Finds

Oxford study of 9,341 adults finds stopping Ozempic or Wegovy causes ~1.8 lbs of weight regain per month. What patients need to know about GLP-1 discontinuation.

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What a 214,000-Person Study Reveals About Dementia Risk: Where You Live Changes What You Should Prevent First

A 214,000-person study in 14 countries finds dementia risk factors differ sharply by region. USC-led research challenges one-size-fits-all prevention approaches.

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