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health1 month ago•48 min saved

Florida reports 400-plus Cyclospora cases tied to iceberg lettuce recall

More than 400 Floridians have been diagnosed with Cyclospora infections as health officials monitor an outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. The FDA says all recalled lettuce linked to the outbreak has been removed from shelves, while the CDC notes Cyclospora infections are more common in warmer months. Symptoms can include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue and loss of appetite. Health officials urge consumers to follow food-safety guidance and check for recalled products.

via yahoo.com|

#cyclospora #foodsafety #health

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Measles death in 6-week-old confirmed amid vaccine-debate storm in Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, PA coroner confirms a six-week-old girl died from measles (she had Amish lethal microcephaly), one of two infant deaths linked to a local outbreak; the finding comes as RFK Jr. questions whether the deaths were real and pressures CDC data, amid political backlash and ongoing discussion about how measles-linked deaths are reported, with a second newborn death in the same community also under dispute about the cause.

via Ars Technica|

#coroner #health #measles

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Growing Refusal of Newborn Vitamin K Shots Sparks Bleeding Risks

U.S. data show a sharp rise in parents refusing the standard vitamin K shot at birth, with the rate hitting 8.1% by June 2026 (up from 5.2% six months earlier), about 2.5 times the 2019–2024 average. Vitamin K prevents dangerous bleeding in newborns, and without it infants are far more likely to suffer brain or gut bleeds in the first six months (81 times more likely; one in 59 births). The trend is linked to broader vaccine mistrust and mixed political messaging about routine newborn interventions, prompting some hospitals to stock the shot and clinicians to adjust consent practices and circumcision policies. Health officials warn the shift could reverse progress in preventing preventable newborn illnesses.

via New York Post|

#bleeding #health #newborns

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Manasquan Beach Closed After Syringes Wash Ashore, Reopened After Safety Sweep

A popular Manasquan beach in New Jersey was temporarily closed after dozens of syringes washed ashore following heavy rain. Officials say about 60 syringes were found, prompting a beach sweep and a health department notification; swimmers were allowed back in after reevaluation, though more needle debris was reported and concerns linger about safety. Authorities believe the syringes washed ashore from sewer overflows, with many being insulin syringes used at home, and urged the public to report environmental emergencies or hazards.

via New York Post|

#jersey-shore #manasquan #publichealth

environment2 months ago•5 min saved

Maine bets on mental health support to help PFAS-impacted farmers

Maine is launching a networked mental-health support system for farmers affected by PFAS contamination, training crisis-line staff and creating peer mentors to address trauma and financial stress while continuing financial safety nets and farm buyback efforts.

via pressherald.com|

#environment #farming #maine

health2 months ago•21 min saved

Philly Faces Cyclospora Alert as 13 Local Cases Confirmed

Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health has confirmed 13 Cyclospora cases in the city amid a nationwide outbreak of more than 4,100 cases, with most U.S. cases linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms sold at Taco Bell. Local grocers report no citywide purchase restrictions yet, but shoppers remain vigilant, and some Philadelphia-area retailers emphasize local sourcing to boost confidence. Health officials urge proper washing, cooking when possible, and refrigeration to prevent infection; incubation can be up to about two weeks, with symptoms including watery diarrhea, bloating, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and headaches.

via WHYY|

#cyclospora #health #lettuce

health4 months ago•4 min saved

California measles resurges as wastewater signals hidden spread

California reports 74 measles cases across seven counties—the most in seven years—amid rising transmission detected in Merced County wastewater, suggesting undetected circulation. Officials cite immunity gaps, with about 96% of those infected unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status, and warn that clustered pockets of unvaccinated people enable spread even as roughly 95% of kindergarteners are vaccinated. The surge reflects a broader national trend of increasing measles activity.

via New York Post|

#california #health #measles

science4 months ago•42 min saved

South African scientists decode hantavirus on a far-flung cruise ship

South African researchers used genomic sequencing and rapid diagnostics to identify hantavirus on a cruise ship far from Africa, highlighting the importance of swift pathogen identification in closed environments and prompting public-health measures and enhanced surveillance for travelers and crew.

via Yahoo|

#cruiseship #genomicsequencing #hantavirus

world4 months ago•38 min saved

Cross-Border Ebola Spread: Uganda Reports New Cases as Congo Outbreak Kills 177

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 177 lives, and neighboring Uganda has reported new cases, signaling cross-border transmission risk and prompting heightened regional surveillance and a coordinated public-health response.

via Forbes|

#congo #ebola #outbreak

health4 months ago•10 min saved

Hantavirus cruise-ship case tests global traveler monitoring strategies

Passengers exposed on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are entering a key window for symptom onset, prompting countries to adopt divergent monitoring—mandatory hospital quarantines in France and Spain vs. voluntary home isolation in the U.S. and U.K.—with varying testing approaches. Incubation averages about three weeks and can extend up to six, leading many nations to monitor for 42 days after disembarkation. The U.S. currently tests only after symptoms appear, a strategy experts warn may miss early infections that timely PCR testing could catch. The case highlights differences in risk communication and public-health resource use as exposed travelers return home and authorities seek to contain spread.

via CNN|

#cruiseship #hantavirus #health

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

AI Can’t Replace Real Connection, Experts Say

The CNN episode examines whether AI companions can solve loneliness, but experts warn that chatbot friendships can’t substitute real, face-to-face relationships and may even impede social skills. AI might help with information or as a practice tool, but true intimacy requires vulnerability and in-person engagement, especially given loneliness’ links to higher mortality. The piece advocates building real-world connections while acknowledging AI’s potential as a limited aid and highlighting resources for support.

via CNN|

#ai #humanconnection #loneliness

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Mispackaged Costco frozen pastries trigger allergy alert

FSIS issued a public health alert for Costco frozen ready-to-eat pastries after two consumer complaints that LA BOULANGERIE TURKEY PESTO & SWISS CHEESE POCKETS may contain ham and cheese instead of turkey pesto & Swiss, posing an allergy risk. The 25.4-ounce boxes (eight pastries) carry lot 04926 and best-by 02/18/27 and were distributed to Midwest Costco stores; customers who bought them should return for refunds.

via WKRC|

#allergens #costco #foodsafety

health7 months ago•20 min saved

Measles resurges, and hospitals confront a learning curve after years without cases

Hospitals across the U.S. are re-encountering measles, with Mission Hospital in Asheville failing to isolate two infected twins promptly, exposing at least 26 people and drawing CMS Immediate Jeopardy sanctions. Many clinicians have never seen measles, making diagnosis and isolation difficult; outbreaks in North and South Carolina and Texas threaten measles elimination status. Health workers rely on the three Cs—cough, coryza, conjunctivitis—and CDC isolation-room guidance, while clinics pre-screen patients and advocate vaccination amid debates over federal messaging and vaccine policy. Public health officials warn of uneven immunization, with local schools showing gaps, and urge expanded vaccination to curb spread.

via Daily Kos|

#health #hospitals #measles

health7 months ago•19 min saved

Measles Resurgence Tests Hospitals' Readiness

Measles is resurging in the U.S., challenging hospitals and clinicians who have rarely treated the disease. In Asheville, Mission Hospital’s delayed isolation of two infected twins led to a CMS Immediate Jeopardy designation and exposure of at least 26 others. Nationwide, over 3,000 cases have been reported since 2025, with North Carolina chalking up 20+ cases and South Carolina’s outbreak exceeding 900. Many clinicians must rely on unfamiliar 'morbilliform' presentations and the three Cs (cough, coryza, conjunctivitis) to diagnose quickly, while vaccine hesitancy and mixed public-health messaging complicate response efforts. Hospitals are expanding isolation precautions and vaccination campaigns as officials track outbreaks through dashboards and state health agencies.

via KFF Health News|

#health #hospitals #measles

health8 months ago•5 min saved

Vaccination Surveillance Goes Quiet as CDC Data Gaps Expand

A study in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that by Oct 2025 about half of the CDC’s monthly-updated databases—mostly vaccination-related—had been paused or gone stale, hindering assessment of vaccine coverage and disease trends; researchers and experts question the lapses, while officials describe them as routine data-management decisions rather than politicized moves.

via NBC News|

#cdc #datasurveillance #health