North Carolina health officials are currently investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness that has resulted in 307 reported cases across the state, with 270 of those cases concentrated in Wake County. The outbreak is caused by Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that triggers gastrointestinal distress. Understanding Cyclosporiasis and Current Recall Efforts According to the … Read more
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in a single week, with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirming 69 cases as of July 15, 2026. The surge, which includes 65 cases reported between May 1 and July 14, is characterized by Dr. Greg Schrank of the University of Maryland Medical Center as a … Read more
Cyclospora Outbreaks: Understanding the Seasonal Rise of the Parasite Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite causing a spike in gastrointestinal illness across the United States, with 17 states reporting cases as of mid-summer. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 145 cases were linked to domestic exposure by June 16. In Michigan, … Read more
The relationship between the architects of New Labour and the current administration has hit a frost-bitten low. As Keir Starmer struggles to navigate a post-election landscape defined by economic stagnation and internal party friction, Tony Blair has pivoted. He is no longer whispering in the ear of Downing Street; he is broadcasting to the nation. … Read more