RFK Jr. got outdone by Taco Bell Sen. Warren is using Taco Bell’s outbreak response to ask why federal agencies couldn’t communicate as clearly Salon · Sep 13
Ectopic pregnancy deaths nearly doubled ProPublica’s analysis of CDC data found that almost 200 women died after an ectopic pregnancy from 2020 to 2025 Salon · Sep 13
Health misinfo at school Health officials and experts worry declining vaccination rates will lead to more preventable infections in kids Salon · Sep 12
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak U.S. health officials have officially declared the conclusion of the largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak in the nation. This severe incident involved contaminated iceberg lettuce, leading to widespread illnesses and significant food recalls. The outbreak has been traced back to lettuce harvested by Taylor Farms in central Mexico, resulting in over… The Economic Times · Sep 12
Lead in the Zipper of Recalled Lontcs Busy Boards Raises a Blood Test Question for Parents of Toddlers About 1,835 Lontcs Busy Boards sold on Amazon are being recalled for lead in the zipper. When should parents ask about a blood lead test? Medical Daily · Sep 11
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one and infects others in the South Bronx The disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can grow in warm water and spread through mist produced by cooling towers The Guardian - US · Sep 11
US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over Outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which infected 12,882 people and led to two deaths The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Patients Already in Biohaven Epilepsy Trials Keep Dosing as FDA Pauses New Enrollment Over a Rodent Finding Patients Already in Biohaven Epilepsy Trials Keep Dosing as FDA Pauses New Enrollment Over a Rodent Finding Medical Daily · Sep 11
Swooping bats, attacking beavers and wild raccoons: US rabies cases rose 17 percent this summer There are typically 4,000 cases of human infections of the potentially deadly virus in the United States every year The Independent UK · Sep 11
25 years after 9/11, survivors and first responders are facing new health problems—and doctors warn the impact of the attacks is far from over Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, health consequences continue to emerge. Responders and survivors face ongoing respiratory issues, cancers, and mental health challenges. Ageing adds complexity to the medical needs of the affected community. Long-term monitoring and treatment programs remain critical for thousands of individuals. New records may reveal… The Economic Times · Sep 11
FDA declares cyclospora outbreak over but origin of 13,000 ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cases is still unknown While this year’s surge was dominated by an outbreak across 21 states linked to iceberg lettuce, thousands of other cyclosporiasis cases have not been linked to that outbreak The Independent UK · Sep 11
CDC Merges Its Flu and COVID Divisions into One Respiratory Virus Unit as Fall Illness Season Approaches CDC merged its flu and COVID divisions into one respiratory virus division effective Sept. 4. What it oversees and what families should watch this fall. Medical Daily · Sep 11
Ranch Horse Becomes First Equine Screwworm Case in the Outbreak as West Texas Animal Movement Limits Expand A Presidio County ranch horse is the first equine screwworm case in the U.S. outbreak. What West Texas horse owners should check before hauling. Medical Daily · Sep 11
CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety If you’ve been following the dispute between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., you probably know that it centers on the deaths of two infants in Lancaster County in late August 2026. The Conversation · Sep 11
Medical Daily · Sep 11 Rabies Vaccine Use Rose 33 Percent This Summer as CDC Warns Clinicians About Errors in Post-Exposure Treatment CDC says rabies vaccine use rose 33% and immune globulin use rose 76% this summer. What a bite, scratch, or bat contact now means for families.
Medical Daily · Sep 11 Drug-Resistant Candida auris Reached Hospital Workers' Gloves or Gowns in 29 Percent of Patient Care Contacts Candida auris reached healthcare workers' gloves or gowns in 29% of care interactions at nine hospitals. What patients and families should know.
Medical Daily · Sep 11 Sam Darnold's Hip Scare Shows Why a Fracture Gets Ruled Out Before a Muscle Injury Is Treated Sam Darnold's hip was intact after a hard sack. Why doctors rule out a fracture before treating a muscle strain, and the warning signs of a broken hip.
Medical Daily · Sep 11 Autistic Medicaid Enrollees Died at Higher Rates from Drowning, Flu and Pneumonia in a Study of 2 Million Autistic Medicaid enrollees had an estimated life expectancy of 64.9 years and higher death rates from drowning, flu, and pneumonia. What families can do.
Medical Daily · Sep 11 Nearly Three in Four Sudden Infant Deaths in CDC Registry Involved Unsafe Sleep, Most Often an Adult Bed A CDC review of 4,861 sudden infant deaths found unsafe sleep factors in at least 73%. What the registry shows and how to make sleep safer.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Four Doctor Groups Issue Coordinated Fall Vaccine Advice for Every Age as Federal COVID and RSV Guidance Lags Pediatricians, family doctors, OB-GYNs, and infectious disease experts issued fall flu, COVID, and RSV advice. What each family member may need.
We Got This Covered · Sep 10 Nashville woman claims she ordered sushi from a ‘reputable restaurant.’ Then came the sensory problems and brain fog. Answers came months later.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Federal Officials Move to Track Children Exposed to 9/11 Dust Who Are Now in Their Thirties and Forties Nearly 25 years after 9/11, the CDC is setting up a research center to study people exposed as children. Who qualifies and what remains unknown.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Bangladesh Suspected Measles Deaths Near 1,000 as U.S. Cases Hit a 35-Year High Ahead of Fall Travel Season Bangladesh reports 999 measles-related deaths as U.S. cases reach 3,134. What families should check on MMR doses before international travel.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Postmortem Reviews Found Four in Five Stillbirths and Child Deaths in Africa and South Asia Were Potentially Preventable A CDC-supported network found that 80.7 percent of stillbirths and young child deaths it assessed were potentially preventable with care that already exists.
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Recalled Idaho Broccoli Sprouts Reaches 22 Illnesses in Four States, Including Utah A Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts has sickened 22 people in four states. Here is what to check at home.