Jonathan Reed Health Editor 
Three Deaths Reported in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has resulted in three deaths, according to New York City health officials. As of Sunday, the city has confirmed 74 cases of the illness, with eight people remaining hospitalized and 51 individuals discharged following treatment. … Read more
While federal authorities linked a separate multi-state outbreak to Taco Bell, state officials report that North Carolina’s cases do not currently appear to be associated with that specific cluster. Rising Case Counts in Wake County Public health reports indicate a significant rise in cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. In Wake County … Read more
A second person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday. While the death toll has risen, city officials report that data shows a sustained decline in newly diagnosed cases, suggesting that the source of the exposure has likely been eliminated. … Read more
As individuals cross the age of 50, the natural decline in muscle mass, balance, and reaction speed becomes a critical factor in maintaining independence. While muscle loss, or sarcopenia, cannot be prevented entirely, recent scientific research and expert guidance suggest that targeted exercise and proper management of physical activity can significantly slow this decline. The … Read more
Women in Wales and across the UK are highlighting systemic failures in healthcare that lead to the normalization of chronic pain. Patients and officials report that conditions like endometriosis and complications from vaginal mesh are frequently dismissed by medical professionals, often requiring external advocacy or years of struggle to receive treatment. Mairead Morgan’s decades-long search … Read more
Dollar Tree plans to close approximately 75 stores this year as part of its 2026 strategy to modernize its more than 9,400 locations. CEO Michael Creedon recently admitted that while the percentage of stores falling below internal standards has dropped from 42% to less than one-third, the chain is still working to improve store quality. … Read more
Federal health officials confirmed a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora on July 18, 2026. While the contaminated lot was detained, the discovery follows a multistate outbreak that has sickened 1,644 people, leading to 94 hospitalizations and widespread supply chain adjustments. FDA Surveillance and the Taylor Farms Positive Test … Read more
A new study has identified that a simple blood test measuring the biomarker p-tau217 may predict the risk of cognitive decline in cognitively healthy older adults up to a decade before symptoms appear. The findings, which were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London and published in The Journal of the American Medical … Read more
Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states following its connection to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. The decision to launch the recall followed an earlier voluntary move by the company to remove iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that … Read more
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce Affects Over 5,000 in Michigan A major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has impacted over 5,000 people in Michigan. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have linked the outbreak to … Read more