Public Health
Rising Leprosy Cases in Florida Linked to Armadillo Exposure
Recent reports indicate an increase in leprosy cases in Florida, with health officials connecting many instances to contact with a specific animal. As reported on July 23 by Florida’s Department of Health, 17 cases have
Vínculo entre brote parasitario y lechuga en 15 estados de EE. UU.
Funcionarios estadounidenses han identificado casos de una enfermedad parasitaria en relación con lechuga en 15 estados. Este año, se han reportado casos de cyclospora en al menos 47 estados, y las investigaciones intentan determinar cuántos
Cambodia Reaches U.N. HIV Control Targets, Leading Asia
Cambodia has become the first country in Asia to achieve the United Nations’ ambitious targets for controlling HIV. This milestone is a part of the U.N.’s 95-95-95 targets, where 95% of people with HIV know
Investigation Reveals Persistent Fire Issues at Cold Storage Giant Lineage
A significant fire at a food warehouse in Los Angeles in June was not an isolated incident, but rather one of many fires at properties linked to Lineage, a leading cold storage company, according to
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce in Fifteen States
Fifteen states are now implicated in a cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC stated that six new states—Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska,
Salmonella Outbreak From Jalapeños Affects 27 States
An expanding salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has reached 27 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided this update. The jalapeños, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors in California and imported from
FDA Approves First mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine for Adults Over 50
Moderna announced the approval of the first mRNA-based flu vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration. Despite previous controversy and skepticism, particularly from RFK Jr. regarding mRNA technology, the new vaccine is slated to become
HHS Decertifies Organ Procurement Organization After Investigations
Organ Procurement Group Faces Decertification The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated decertification proceedings against a multistate organ procurement organization following a federal investigation. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed this
Parasitic Illness Cases Linked to Iceberg Lettuce in Multiple States
Iceberg lettuce has been identified as the source of parasitic illness cases across 15 U.S. states, health officials announced. This outbreak of Cyclospora has led investigators to examine a broader range of contaminated sources as
Senate Confirms New CDC Director Amid Viral Outbreaks
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her appointment comes amidst several viral outbreaks in the country. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about