Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb

The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer. 

Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured

A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.

North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive

North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.

West Nile virus detected in Orange County, prompting health advisory

ealth officials have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory in Orange County after chickens tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting mosquito control crews to increase efforts in areas where the virus has been detected.

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states

The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. 

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 486: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown

Florida cases of Cyclosporiasis continue to rise, with new data from state health officials showing an increase of nearly 30 cases as of Aug. 22, 2026.

Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease. 

GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol

The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’

A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.

Florida proposes dropping 4 vaccines from school entry requirements

Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.