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Idaho enacted a broad ban on vaccine mandates as activists seek a nation…

Idaho enacted a broad ban on vaccine mandates as activists seek a nation…

Idaho has enacted sweeping legislation prohibiting vaccine mandates across schools, businesses, and government agencies, sparking a national debate.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Vaping and smoking reduce fitness in young adults by 15 percent

Vaping and smoking reduce fitness in young adults by 15 percent

A study of young adults shows that vaping is just as damaging to physical fitness and blood vessel function as cigarette smoking. Researchers warn that e-cigarettes are not harmless alternatives and pose significant long-term health risks.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salarie…

Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salarie…

Frontline medical staff at an Ituri treatment center have halted operations, citing two months of missing wages as the Ebola crisis continues to spread across the region.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 07:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Common oral decongestant phenylephrine found ineffective for nasal relief

Common oral decongestant phenylephrine found ineffective for nasal relief

Federal regulators are moving to pull oral phenylephrine from shelves after data confirmed the drug fails to relieve nasal congestion when ingested.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 5 min read
Michigan officials link lettuce to Cyclospora outbreak of 2,640 cases

Michigan officials link lettuce to Cyclospora outbreak of 2,640 cases

Michigan health authorities have linked leafy greens to a widespread Cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting thousands. Ongoing investigations are struggling with surveillance gaps and complex distribution networks.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Long COVID study links cognitive symptoms to dopamine system damage

Long COVID study links cognitive symptoms to dopamine system damage

A study using PET imaging has identified reduced dopamine nerve terminal density in long COVID patients, providing a potential pathway for new medical treatments.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 15:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Nirsevimab proves up to 89% effective at preventing severe RSV in infants

Nirsevimab proves up to 89% effective at preventing severe RSV in infants

New research confirms that nirsevimab significantly lowers the risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) complications and hospitalizations in infants. Public health initiatives are now working to address remaining distribution disparities.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Thames swan census begins as officials hope for recovery despite bird flu

Thames swan census begins as officials hope for recovery despite bird flu

Conservationists are conducting the centuries-old Thames swan count while battling high mortality rates linked to the ongoing bird flu crisis.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 31 states as federal officials track source

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 31 states as federal officials track source

CDC investigators are working to identify the source of a parasite outbreak affecting 31 states. Health authorities recommend careful produce handling to prevent further infections.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 06:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to five provinces as death toll hits 672

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to five provinces as death toll hits 672

The Bundibugyo Ebola strain has expanded across five provinces in the DR Congo, threatening to overwhelm healthcare capacity. Health officials are struggling to contain the rapid transmission amidst conflict and resource shortages.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Long-term HIV survivors face unique challenges from aging and trauma

Long-term HIV survivors face unique challenges from aging and trauma

Decades after their initial diagnosis, long-term HIV survivors continue to face systemic gaps in care, the lasting trauma of the early epidemic, and new aging-related health complications.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Men's average testosterone levels fell 54 percent since 1972, study finds

Men's average testosterone levels fell 54 percent since 1972, study finds

New research suggests a major decline in male testosterone levels over five decades, pointing to a mix of metabolic and environmental factors. Experts are now debating how lifestyle changes and chemical exposure impact global reproductive health.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Guggenheim among 31 NYC buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

Guggenheim among 31 NYC buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

Health officials are investigating 46 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side. The Guggenheim Museum is among the sites undergoing remediation.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 02:30 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US citizen working for humanitarian group in Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working for humanitarian group in Congo tests positive for Ebola

CDC officials are working to trace contacts after a second American humanitarian worker contracted the deadly Bundibugyo virus in the DRC. The incident highlights the growing challenges in containing the region's fastest-growing Ebola epidemic.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 01:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Radiation clinic closures in rural areas threaten patient access to care

Radiation clinic closures in rural areas threaten patient access to care

New research shows that rural radiation oncology clinics are disappearing, forcing cancer patients to travel long distances for essential, time-sensitive treatment.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading undetected as WHO warns of wider scale

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading undetected as WHO warns of wider scale

Health officials report that the Bundibugyo Ebola strain is outpacing containment efforts, with community transmission significantly higher than confirmed data suggests.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Mosquitoes target individuals based on body heat, CO2, and skin microbes

Mosquitoes target individuals based on body heat, CO2, and skin microbes

Scientific studies show that mosquitoes use a complex combination of sensory cues to select hosts, ranging from carbon dioxide emissions to unique skin microbiome signatures.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 09:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Long Island nurse hit with record $544K fine for fake COVID vaccine scheme

Long Island nurse hit with record $544K fine for fake COVID vaccine scheme

Former pediatric clinic owner Julie DeVuono has been hit with the largest vaccination fraud penalty in New York history. The case follows the discovery of thousands of falsified immunization records sold to parents.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 15:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
WHO projects global cancer cases to hit 35 million annually by 2050

WHO projects global cancer cases to hit 35 million annually by 2050

A new WHO report warns that global cancer cases will surge by 77% over the next three decades, with low-income nations facing the highest burden of disease.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 19:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Semaglutide misuse sparks surge in poison control center calls

Semaglutide misuse sparks surge in poison control center calls

A rise in poison control reports for semaglutide is linked to therapeutic dosing errors and complex injectable delivery devices. Experts emphasize that improved patient education is necessary to address these trends.

Health ·9 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read