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Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Adults Over 50: Ask These Vaccine Questions Before Cold and Flu Season

Every fall, many adults over 50 schedule annual checkups, refill prescriptions, and prepare for flu season. It’s also one of the best times to review...

Saving Advice · Aug 5

Over 3,000 cases of deadly fungus Candida auris reported in US: What it is, how it spreads- explained

More than 3,100 cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause life-threatening infections, have been reported across 23 states in the United States so far this year, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Times of India · Aug 5

A Single Measles Outbreak Cost $5.4 Million, and Most of It Was Not Hospital Bills

A CDC and New Mexico analysis put the 2025 measles outbreak at $5.4 million. Lost work and public health response drove most of the total.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know

Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Confirmed in 23 States as CDC Logs More Than 3,000 Cases This Year

CDC data show more than 3,000 Candida auris cases across 23 states in 2026. Here is who actually faces risk and what hospital families should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Largest cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases

The diarrhea-inducing parasite, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from mega produce supplier Taylor Farms, has been making thousands of people sick this summer

The Independent UK · Aug 5

CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri

Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again

The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high

The Independent UK · Aug 4

When Independence Starts Creating Distance in a Relationship

Independence can feel like a wonderful achievement, but it can also quietly create space between two people who once shared nearly everything. A strong sense of self helps many people grow, make decisions, and enjoy life, yet too much separation can leave a relationship feeling more like a partnership between…

Clever Dude · Aug 4