Jonathan Reed Health Editor 
Surge in Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported Across Multiple States Federal health officials are monitoring a higher-than-expected number of cyclosporiasis cases across the United States. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that earlier clusters in states including Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas may not stem from the same source, the trend has prompted increased … Read more
New York City Investigates 46 Legionnaires’ Cases Tied to Cooling Towers New York City health officials are working to contain a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side that has sickened 46 people, with 22 individuals currently hospitalized. The outbreak, which was first identified and announced on July 2, has been traced to … Read more
As of July 10, 2026, health officials across 31 states are investigating a significant surge in cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic infection causing severe, watery diarrhea. With nearly 3,000 cases reported nationwide, the outbreak has hit Michigan particularly hard, prompting a multi-state investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and … Read more
A syndrome is a cluster of medical signs and symptoms that appear together, forming a recognizable pattern without a single confirmed underlying cause. Unlike a disease, which has a known cause and targeted treatment, a syndrome represents a condition where medicine can identify the symptoms but has not yet explained the mechanism. UPMC HealthBeat Definitions … Read more
More than 2,000 Americans have been sickened this summer by a microscopic parasite that contaminates fresh produce, causing an unusually large outbreak of cyclosporiasis. Health officials are struggling to identify the specific food source, though the high volume of cases may provide investigators their best opportunity to pinpoint the origin of the illness. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak … Read more
CDC Investigates Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Across 17 States with 145 Cases The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, which has resulted in 145 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations across 17 states between May 1 and June 16. Officials are working to identify the source of … Read more
Omaha police are investigating a two-vehicle collision at 114th Street and West Center Road that left two young children and two adults hospitalized with critical injuries. The crash occurred Thursday evening at approximately 6:35 p.m., prompting an ongoing investigation into potential factors including speeding or alcohol. Collision at 114th Street and West Center Road Emergency … Read more
Health Secretary James Murray has unveiled plans to restrict vape marketing to children, including plain packaging and bans on confectionery-related names, as part of a UK-wide consultation. The proposals, reported by the BBC, aim to reduce youth vaping by curbing appealing branding and flavors. The consultation, which follows the recent passing of the Tobacco and … Read more
A 12-week clinical trial of 48 overweight men in Japan found that daily consumption of 100 grams of plain yogurt, combined with dietary counseling and regular exercise, reduced the rate of biological aging by approximately 2.2%. Researchers tracked these cellular changes using the DunedinPACE measurement tool, which calculates the precise rate at which an individual’s … Read more
Health officials have reported nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis in New York City since May 1, with an additional 121 cases identified across the state. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked 145 cases across 17 states through June 16, no single source has been linked to the current multistate outbreak. Rising Case … Read more