Louisiana issues summer alert over flesh-eating bacteria
Louisiana health officials are warning beachgoers about a summertime rise in flesh-eating bacteria infections. Here is what the risk means and how to stay safe.
Potentially deadly Candida auris fungus now in 27 U.S. states
Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungus, has been detected in 27 states and linked to 3,437 U.S. cases. Here is what to know and what health officials watch next.
US measles resurgence raises fears of new child deaths
A record measles resurgence in the U.S. has doctors recalling the last major outbreak and asking if the country is ready to fight the virus effectively.
Michigan officials flag likely source in Cyclospora outbreak
Michigan officials have identified a likely source in a Cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands nationwide, raising fresh urgency for food safety watchers.
NH confirms two cyclosporiasis cases, health officials warn
NH DHHS has confirmed two cyclosporiasis cases tied to unwashed produce, WMUR reports. Learn what the illness is and how to protect yourself this season.
Guggenheim cooling tower flagged in NYC Legionnaires’ sweep
The Guggenheim Museum is among 31 Upper East Side buildings ordered to disinfect cooling towers amid a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City. Here’s what is known so far and what to watch next.
Parasite behind ‘explosive diarrhea’ now detected in Kentucky
WLKY says a parasite tied to “explosive diarrhea” now affects Kentuckiana, extending a nationwide outbreak and raising fresh public health questions.
Iowa confirms first measles case of 2026 in Polk County adult
Iowa's first measles case of 2026 has been confirmed in a Polk County adult. Here is what is known so far, how it fits a wider trend, and what to watch next.
France reports 1,000 excess deaths in latest heat wave
France’s health agency estimates about 1,000 excess deaths during a recent heat wave, The New York Times reports, raising fresh questions about heat safety.
Young adults see sharpest rise in obesity, BBC reports
Obesity is climbing fastest in young adults, BBC reports, as rising living costs, pandemic aftershocks and booming junk food reshape everyday diets.