Jonathan Reed Health Editor

A gastrointestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite has surged across the U.S., with Michigan reporting 4,312 cases and the CDC tracking 1,645 confirmed domestic infections as of July 16, 2026. The cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to contaminated produce like lettuce, has overwhelmed public health systems in the Midwest, with Michigan reporting 4,312 confirmed cases as … Read more

Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell has been identified as a potential source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across five U.S. states, according to investigators and federal authorities. Investigators have pinpointed shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as a potential contaminant in a parasitic outbreak linked to Taco … Read more

Families in Ladera Ranch, California, are demanding an investigation into an emerging cluster of rare cancers after at least six children were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. Residents and local attorneys are now probing potential environmental links, including heavy pesticide use, while state health agencies have initiated an updated review of cancer data. Ladera Ranch Community … Read more

General Mills has initiated a recall of more than 735,000 Pillsbury frozen bread rolls due to concerns that the products may contain glass. The recall, which was initiated by the manufacturer on June 19, involves specific batches of “Hard Roll Dough” and “Kaiser Roll Dough” intended primarily for commercial food service operations rather than individual … Read more

Hamilton County health officials reported an increase in cyclosporiasis cases this week, as a multistate outbreak of the gastrointestinal illness continues to spread across the United States. According to the latest update from Hamilton County Public Health, there are now 17 total reported cases, rising from 16 cases earlier in the week. The current count … Read more

Wildfire Smoke Forecast to Blanket Midwest and Northeast Through Friday A significant plume of wildfire smoke originating from Canada and northern Minnesota is moving across the Midwest and Northeast, prompting air quality alerts across multiple states. The smoke, which has been detected on satellite imagery, is being pushed by winds aloft across the Great Lakes … Read more

Health Officials Investigate Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak United States health officials are currently investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency has confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases since May 1, 2026. Beyond these confirmed reports, … Read more

A manager told the Lampard Inquiry that he was instructed by a senior colleague to clear a backlog of 4,000 incident reports, some dating back to 2021, by marking them as “gone.” The reports allegedly involved serious incidents, including self-harm, racial abuse, and assaults on staff, raising concerns about administrative oversight. Instructions to Clear 4,000 … Read more

The UK is launching a study to screen newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a deadly muscle condition, using heel prick blood samples. Hundreds of thousands of babies will be screened as part of the new study. The process involves taking a small sample of blood from a newborn’s heel shortly after birth to detect … Read more

A widespread cooldown is ending multiple heatwaves across the UK, California, and North Carolina as of July 16, 2026. While the UK and Bay Area expect temperatures to return toward seasonal averages by the weekend, North Carolina faces a severe drought and high fire danger despite an incoming cold front. Weather patterns are shifting across … Read more