Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000, outpacing last year’s figures.

Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000, outpacing last year's figures.

Measles Cases Surge in the U.S. Measles is making a troubling comeback in the United States, showing no signs of slowing down over the past two years. As of July 22, the Johns Hopkins University Tracker noted a total of 2,295 confirmed cases of measles in the country, surpassing the previous year’s total of 2,286 […]

New cases of explosive diarrhea parasite reported, totaling 72 with no identified source.

New cases of explosive diarrhea parasite reported, totaling 72 with no identified source.

FDA Investigates New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak The FDA stated on Wednesday that it is currently looking into a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with at least 72 reported cases so far. While the source remains unclear at the moment, the Food and Drug Administration shared that they are actively investigating the situation. Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal […]

CDC Reports More Than 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in Most States

CDC Reports More Than 11,000 Cyclosporiasis Cases in Most States

Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Reported Across the U.S. Currently, over 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a parasitic organism known for causing severe diarrhea, have been reported in many states across the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 4,173 laboratory cases of this illness. However, officials are aware […]

Prosecutor calls for investigation into Ewing sarcoma cases in children from OC

Prosecutor calls for investigation into Ewing sarcoma cases in children from OC

A notable cancer outbreak in a wealthy Southern California neighborhood has raised alarms for federal authorities in Los Angeles. This past Thursday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Esseri sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin urging an investigation into the Ladera Ranch area. In the letter, which was shared with the California […]

New York City’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak reaches 59 cases, with bacteria now found for the first time in a park and at an upscale building on the Upper West Side.

New York City's Legionnaires' disease outbreak reaches 59 cases, with bacteria now found for the first time in a park and at an upscale building on the Upper West Side.

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City In New York City, the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has now affected 59 individuals, with the source initially traced to the Upper East Side. However, the bacteria has also been detected in a luxury building on the Upper West Side. The health department reported that out of approximately 50 […]