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Health news • Jul 22

US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak

US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico's Health Ministry disputes.

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Health news • Jul 22

Could GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Help People Take Fewer Sick Days? New Study Says So

A new study has linked the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs with taking fewer sick days at the workplace. , Health News News, Health and Me.

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Health news • Jul 22

5th person dies in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City. Health officials made the announcement Tuesday night.

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Health news • Jul 22

‘Truly unprecedented’: Portland area health officials warn of rising measles cases

Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Richard Bruno joined a press conference with the Big Cities Health Coalition, warning about the rise in measles cases...

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Health news • Jul 22

Dozens of NYC buildings found with live bacteria as 5th Legionnaires' death is confirmed

A fifth person has died as a result of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in a Manhattan neighborhood, according to the city's health department,...

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Health news • Jul 22

U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker

The U.S. measles case count for this year has surged past last year's total and now stands at 2,295 — a level that hasn't been seen in 35 years,...

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Health news • Jul 22

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American...

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Health news • Jul 22

West Nile virus detected in South Carolina mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been detected in South Carolina, with infected mosquitoes found in several traps in Beaufort County, according to officials.

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Health news • Jul 22

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, experts at Imperial College London have warned.

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Health news • Jul 21

NYC Council to weigh Legionnaires' hotline, other responses to UES outbreak

Members of the New York City Council said Tuesday they plan to introduce new legislation to strengthen public education around Legionnaires' disease and...

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Health news • Jul 21

Chase Field, Chandler mall among new measles exposure sites in Maricopa County

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Attendees of a Chase Field concert and shoppers at an East Valley mall may have been exposed to measles, according to Maricopa County...

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Health news • Jul 21

Cyclosporiasis Cases in the United States Hit Record High

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Tuesday that it had confirmed more than 2,500 additional cases of cyclospora infections in the...

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Health news • Jul 21

Regional: Bay Area Authorities Urge Vaccination To Prevent Measles Outbreak

Bay Area health officials are urging parents and international travelers to follow vaccination guidelines to prevent measles infections over the summer as...

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Health news • Jul 21

Montgomery County reports 3 cases of measles after family exposed to case in individual from out-of-state

The Montgomery County Public Health Department confirms three cases of measles after a family was exposed to another confirmed case from an individual who...

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Health news • Jul 21

The 5 Best Fruits for Better Brain Health, According to Experts

Experts recommend five fruits that may help support brain health. Learn why blueberries, citrus fruits, dark grapes, strawberries and pomegranates are the...

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Health news • Jul 21

Rabid bat found near zoo restaurant sparks urgent public health warning: 'Extremely serious'

San Diego Zoo Safari Park visitors are urged to avoid wildlife contact after a wild bat found near a restaurant tested positive for rabies.

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Health news • Jul 21

Measles surge is threatening even highly vaccinated West Coast regions, officials say

A national measles surge that will almost certainly make 2026 the worst year in decades for the disease is threatening even well-protected regions,...

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Health news • Jul 21

Northern Nevada Public Health reports first cyclosporiasis case in Washoe County

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is reporting the first case of cyclosporiasis in Washoe County for 2026.

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Health news • Jul 21

The Hidden Cancer Risk of Ketogenic Diets

The same diet may slow cancer in one part of the intestine while accelerating it just a few inches away.

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Health news • Jul 21

BREAKING: US Measles Cases Just Hit a 'Grim Milestone'. Here's What You Need to Know.

Measles cases in the United States have just passed a "grim milestone", reaching numbers that haven't been seen in 35 years.

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