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At least 12 attacks on health facilities and workers have been recorded during Congo's Ebola outbreak, with safety fears restricting the response in Ituri province. Many unpaid health workers have gone on strike, complicating efforts. Health and aid workers have been leaving remote communities following a protest over a woman's death at a hospital.
The U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak has surpassed 1,600 confirmed cases with nearly 7,000 suspected nationwide. The CDC's investigation is hampered by staffing cuts from DOGE, which reduced the lab from 11 to 3 staff. The probe has now shifted focus to farms in Mexico as the potential source.
The first death has been reported in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 67 cases confirmed. Health officials mandated all affected buildings, including museums, private schools, and residential properties, to clean, drain, and disinfect their cooling towers. Over 75 towers tested positive for Legionella, and 12 people remain hospitalized.
Colorectal cancer screening guidelines have been updated due to a concerning rise in cases among younger adults. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the change, which aims to catch the disease earlier in this demographic.
Michigan health officials report many cyclospora patients did not eat at Taco Bell, widening the investigation. The FDA advises consumers not to eat shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The outbreak has hit a record number of cases across 34 states.
A new study reveals that certain black market vapes contain as much nicotine as 600 cigarettes. The findings, reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, highlight the extreme potency of illicit vaping products.
This commentary argues that permanent daylight saving time is detrimental to human health, citing chronobiology research. It contends that permanent standard time aligns better with the solar clock and reduces social jet lag, advocating for a science-based policy approach over legislative convenience.
The World Health Organization released its first updated dementia prevention guidelines since 2019, adding evidence-based strategies including reducing air pollution exposure, cognitive training, and social engagement. The updated recommendations advise against routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in people without a diagnosed deficiency.
A WHO-commissioned study found no association between mobile phone use and brain cancer, regardless of duration or frequency. The analysis also found no link between radio or television transmission and childhood leukaemia, addressing long-standing public concerns.
Guardian Brewing Co. in Muncie, Indiana, and other local eateries are removing bagged lettuce and raw vegetables from menus due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands nationwide. Walmart has also removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products from its stores after a supplier notice, widening the recall.