Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
Taylor Farms has initiated a multistate recall of shredded iceberg lettuce after a sample tested positive for Cyclospora. As of July 19, 2026, the FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak that has sickened 1,644 people across five states, leading to widespread product removals and supply chain disruptions at major restaurant chains. Recalled Products and … Read more
A public health campaign recently launched in Beijing is drawing urgent attention to the elevated risk of shingles—also known as herpes zoster—among individuals living with chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Guided by the China Disease Prevention and Control Center, the initiative aims to promote the integrated management of chronic diseases alongside vaccine-preventable infections. … Read more
Taiwan health authorities have confirmed five cases of Japanese encephalitis in 2026, including the country’s youngest patient on record: a three-month-old infant. While total cases remain lower than the same period in previous years, officials urge the public to avoid high-risk areas like rice paddies and pigsties during peak mosquito activity. Rise in Japanese Encephalitis … Read more
The Hidden Cost of the Night Shift: Why Sleep is a Public Health Crisis Sleep deprivation has evolved into what experts describe as a chronic pandemic, with significant consequences for physical health, mental well-being, and workplace productivity. While many view a lack of sleep as a badge of honor or a temporary necessity of a … Read more
Public health officials are responding to a record-setting outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with nearly 7,000 cases reported across more than 30 states. The surge has prompted scrutiny of recent federal funding cuts and administrative shifts, as experts warn that strained resources and reduced surveillance capacity are complicating efforts to trace the parasite’s source. Record-Breaking Case Counts … Read more
Spending long hours watching television during middle age is linked to structural changes in the brain later in life, according to a long-term study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The research suggests that the mental engagement associated with an activity may be as important as the sedentary nature of … Read more
Researchers have identified distinct protein-based mechanisms that facilitate the spread of neurodegenerative diseases. In Alzheimer’s disease, the protein Arc acts as a delivery vehicle for toxic Tau, helping it spread from one neuron to another. Separately, research into Parkinson’s disease has identified two proteins on the surface of motor neurons that may act as entry … Read more
First Death Confirmed in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak City health officials have confirmed the first death in connection to the ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. New York City’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Alister F. Martin, made the announcement on Friday evening regarding the community cluster. I am saddened … Read more
Trots påståenden i sociala medier och vaccinkritiska kretsar om att A-vitamin kan fungera som ett alternativ till vaccinering mot mässling, poängterar medicinska experter att vitaminet inte kan förhindra sjukdomen. Även om A-vitamin har en roll i behandlingen av mässling hos patienter med brist, betonar läkare att det inte är ett preventivt skydd. Roll vid behandling … Read more
From a Simple Slip to Vision Loss: The Risks of Contact Lens Hygiene Emma Marsden, a 47-year-old former personal trainer from Lancashire, faces the possibility of permanent vision loss following a devastating encounter with a parasite that burrowed into her cornea. The ordeal, which resulted in doctors having to sew her eyelid shut in a … Read more