The Latest Breaking News from Public Health

The ‘Recall Shelf Check’ Routine Every Grocery Shopper Should Do Weekly

Food recalls are a terrifying reality for modern households trying to keep their families healthy and safe. Constant news alerts about contaminated produce and tainted meat make the weekly grocery run feel incredibly stressful. Relying solely on the evening news to catch these dangerous public health warnings is a massive…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 15

Should you really ditch produce during cyclosporiasis outbreak? As cases spread, expert advice varies

Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states - so what’s the best ways to protect yourself?

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Wisconsin Reports Its First West Nile Virus Activity as 23 States Enter a Record Early Season

Wisconsin confirmed its first West Nile detections July 14 as 23 states report the worst early-season activity since 2004. Here's who is most at risk.

Medical Daily · Jul 15

Maharashtra FDA suspends food licences of 3 Mumbai restaurants over hygiene issues

Mumbai FDA suspended three restaurant licenses due to serious food safety violations. Inspections revealed significant hygiene issues despite prior warnings and opportunities. Shalimar Hospitality, Noor Mohammadi Hotel, and Rehmania Restaurant faced immediate action. These establishments had multiple deficiencies including poor sanitation and improper storage. The FDA will continue strict enforcement…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

Times Life · Jul 15

Protect public health policies from lobbying firms

Letters: Caroline Cerny, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner welcome the ethics watchdog’s recommendations to improve transparency around lobbying

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality

The heatwaves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis – around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C, and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C.

The Conversation · Jul 14

Nashville Confirms First Two Measles Cases of 2026 as Seven Exposure Sites Are Identified

Nashville confirmed 2 measles cases July 10-12, 2026. Seven exposure sites across Nashville and Murfreesboro span June 29 to July 4. Monitor for symptoms through July 25.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Heatwaves are 'emergency in the making' that Scotland 'can't afford to ignore'

The recent heatwaves seen across much of the UK in recent weeks are a 'public health emergency in the making' that Scotland 'cannot…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14

Los Angeles County Confirms Seventh Measles Case: Check if You Were Exposed at LAX

LA County confirms 7th 2026 measles case. Exposure at LAX Gate 155 on July 3, 3-4 pm, and Hertz shuttle 3:30-4:30 pm. Monitor for symptoms through July 24.

Medical Daily · Jul 14