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Washington Examinerpolitics1 hr ago
Sen. Rand Paul Schedules Fauci Testimony on Gain-of-Function Research for July 29
Sen. Rand Paul announced that Dr. Anthony Fauci will appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 29, 2026. The hearing will examine Fauci's role in funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Forbesfinance2 hrs ago
Cyclospora Cases Rise Across More Than 30 States as Source Remains Unidentified
More than 2,600 cases have been reported in Michigan alone, with illnesses confirmed in over 30 states. Investigators have not identified a source of the parasite, which spreads through contaminated fresh produce.
New York Postpolitics6 hrs ago
Senator urges Justice Department to name special counsel for Fauci review
A U.S. senator asked the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to examine Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions on COVID-19 origins and related federal research funding. The request follows the June release of intelligence documents and references a preemptive pardon issued befor…
en.antaranews.comscience7 hrs ago
WHO Validates El Salvador Elimination of Trachoma as Public Health Problem
The World Health Organization has validated that El Salvador has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Assessments conducted between 2023 and 2026 found no active transmission or advanced cases. The country becomes the first in Central America to reach this milestone.
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news18.comworld10 hrs ago
India Moves to Dismiss Adani Airport Nicotine Pouch Court Challenge
India's government filed papers seeking to end a legal challenge over nicotine pouch sales at an Adani-operated airport. Officials cited the product's alleged illegality and health risks in the filing.
Abc Newsworld10 hrs ago
Workers at Ebola center in northeast Congo strike over unpaid salaries
Dozens of staff at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province stopped work Monday, shutting the facility and blocking access. The employees, who include epidemiologists and case investigators, say they have not received wages or bonuses since the outbreak began in May.
upi.comworld10 hrs ago
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
European death statistics show elevated mortality during recent heat waves compared with historical averages. Full calculations of the total impact will require several months.
vox.comworld14 hrs ago
Rescuers Search La Guaira for Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Exceeds 4,000
Rescue teams continue operations in La Guaira after earthquakes killed more than 4,000 people. Workers face difficult conditions while health risks for survivors increase.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
England Offers Meningitis B Vaccine to University Students Starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of students aged 17 to 25 in England can book two-dose MenB vaccinations at pharmacies from 20 July. The programme follows recent outbreaks, including two deaths in Kent. NHS data shows first-year university students face seven times the risk of their peers.
medscape.comscience1 day ago
UK Faculty of Public Health Calls for Fewer Workplace Disciplinary Investigations
The faculty published a discussion paper on Monday citing 1.7 million annual cases that cost the economy £28.5 billion. It highlighted harm to staff and referenced a Treasury employee's suicide after proceedings.
The Guardianworld1 day ago
Germany Records 99 Drowning Deaths in June Heatwave, Fewer Than in 2003
Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany during June, the highest toll in more than 20 years, as temperatures reached 41.7C. Extreme heat also forced early closures of Paris landmarks and triggered a wildfire that killed 12 in Spain.
The Boston Globeworld1 day ago
Vitamin K shot refusal rate rose to 5.2 percent of U.S. newborns in 2024
A study of electronic medical records showed the share of infants not receiving the injection increased from 2.9 percent in 2017. More than a dozen physicians reported treating brain or abdominal hemorrhages in untreated babies, with at least 12 deaths and 14 cases of brain damag…
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
Rural Cardiovascular Deaths Rose 8.3 Percent From 2019 to 2022, Urban Deaths Rose 3.6 Percent
@NBCNews reported that cardiovascular mortality increased faster in rural areas than urban ones between 2010 and 2022. Working-age adults saw rising death rates while older groups saw declines. The gap widened after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020.
slate.comtechnology1 day ago
Fitness influencers tied to wellness brand promote steroids on Telegram
Ambassadors for a UK wellness company directed followers to Telegram channels selling steroids, peptides and prescription medicines. The company sells skincare and supplements online and has appeared at fitness events. UK law allows personal possession of anabolic steroids but ba…
abcnews.go.comfinance2 days ago
U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,231 as of July 9, Still Below 2025 Total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 2,231 measles cases through July 9, 2026. The total stands 58 cases short of the full-year count from 2025. Children ages 5 to 19 accounted for half the infections.
Statworld1 hr agoUpdated
Martha Lillard, Last Known U.S. Iron Lung User, Dies at 78
Martha Lillard died June 26 in Oklahoma. She was the final known American polio survivor dependent on an iron lung for breathing after contracting the disease in 1953.
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news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Over 2,900 People Across 31 States
More than 2,900 people have been sickened by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis in a nationwide outbreak. Officials have not yet identified the source or confirmed whether cases are connected.
io9.gizmodo.comscience2 days ago
Cyclosporiasis cases reach 843 across 31 states as investigators seek source
Health officials have recorded at least 843 cyclosporiasis infections in 31 states through July 9. The CDC scaled back reporting requirements for the parasite last year.
news.sky.comscience2 days ago
NHS Urges People in Their 50s to Return Bowel Cancer Screening Kits
Participation among 54-year-olds reached just over 50 percent last year while older groups hit 74 percent. Health officials warn that bowel cancer often shows no symptoms and early detection improves outcomes.
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globalnews.caworld3 days ago
Bowel cancer screening uptake falls to 56 percent among 54-year-olds
Health officials reported lower participation in at-home bowel cancer tests among people in their 50s compared with older age groups. Overall uptake declined to 65.2 percent last year from 67.6 percent the prior period.
theconversation.comworld3 days ago
CDC Reports Parasite Infections in 31 States
The CDC recorded cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite across 31 states. Several locations reported higher illness counts in the past two weeks than during the same period last year.
ndtv.comscience3 days ago
Nominee for federal health preparedness post questioned hepatitis B vaccine for infants
The Trump administration's nominee to lead public health emergency preparedness has previously questioned the hepatitis B vaccine for infants and raised a link between vaccines and autism. The comments appear in past social media posts and videos reviewed by Stat.
chicago.suntimes.comscience3 days ago
CDC Logs 843 Domestic Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the highest state total, followed by Ohio and New York City. The agency will shift to weekly state data collection due to the increase.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Saharan dust plume reaches Gulf Coast
A plume of Saharan dust has crossed the Atlantic and is spreading across Florida and the Gulf Coast. Combined with a heat dome, the dust is expected to produce hazy skies and feels-like temperatures near 110 degrees through early next week.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
England Reports Third Measles Death in 2026 While NHS Launches Catch-Up Vaccination for One Million Families
An adult with an underlying condition died from measles, following two child deaths in June. GB News reported 883 confirmed cases through early July, nearly matching the prior year's full total. The NHS has begun a catch-up vaccination effort.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld3 days ago
Coalition Allocates $60 Million for Four Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Candidates
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has committed $60 million to advance four investigational vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus now spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The funding supports candidates using mRNA and viral-vector p…
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Lawmakers Ask CDC to Track Rising Refusals of Newborn Vitamin K Shot
Rep. Kim Schrier and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks wrote last week to acting CDC director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The letter followed a ProPublica investigation that documented rising refusals and untracked deaths from vitamin K deficiency bleeding. It called for federal monitoring of the…
The Independentworld3 days ago
UK Chief Medical Officers Issue Updated Exercise Guidelines with Advice on Sitting and Weight-Loss Drugs
The UK's chief medical officers released new guidance recommending daily physical activity for all ages and cautioning against extended periods of sitting. The recommendations, based on studies involving 30 million people, remain largely consistent with 2019 targets while adding…
news.google.comworld3 days ago
Fact check finds no evidence COVID-19 vaccines shorten life expectancy to 2030
A circulating video claims recipients will die by 2030. Multiple studies show no increased mortality risk and lower death rates among vaccinated people.
Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Study Identifies 11,775 U.S. Law Enforcement Deaths From 2003 to 2024
A Yale-led analysis of national mortality data recorded rising adult and child deaths involving law enforcement over 21 years. Firearms accounted for more than 87 percent of cases, with the highest rates among non-Hispanic Black males.
Abc Newsscience3 days ago
Equatorial Guinea Holds U.S. Deportees in Hotel Also Used for Suspected Ebola Case
Migrants deported from the U.S. and held in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea report that authorities placed at least one suspected Ebola patient in the same facility. Lawyers representing the detainees say medical staff in protective gear brought the individual to a lower floor last…
Abc Newsscience3 days ago
Ebola cases in DRC reach 1,759 with 600 deaths as virus spreads to Uganda
The Bundibugyo variant has now reached additional provinces and crossed into Uganda. Government data show continued growth nearly two months after the first confirmed case.
cnbc.comworld3 days ago
Rwanda Reports 44 Deaths From Illicit Alcohol in First Half of 2026
Health officials recorded at least 44 deaths linked to illicit or substandard alcoholic drinks between January and June. The ministry described the situation as an epidemic and called for coordinated action across government and communities.
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theglobeandmail.comworld3 days ago
Island Lake First Nations declare regional public health emergency
Leaders in four eastern Manitoba communities declared a regional public health emergency Thursday. The declaration cites rising HIV and hepatitis C cases, a toxic drug supply, and inadequate housing.
io9.gizmodo.comfinance3 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 1,400 in Michigan and Ohio
Michigan and Ohio have recorded more than 1,400 confirmed cases of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis since early June. Investigators have not identified a common food source.
politics3 days agoUpdated
Shah Enters Maine Senate Race; Duckworth Renews Criticism of His 2015 Illinois Veterans Home Response
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Thursday accused Nirav Shah of placing public image concerns ahead of veteran safety during a 2015 outbreak at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Shah, a candidate in Maine's Senate race, called the renewed criticism dirty politics.
news.sky.comscience4 days ago
UK to see 35C highs through next week as heatwave continues
Temperatures reached or exceeded 34C on eight days in 2026, surpassing the previous annual record. Heat health alerts remain in place across most of England until Sunday evening.
app.buzzsumo.comscience4 days ago
HHS Prepares Rule to List Presumed COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries
The Department of Health and Human Services is drafting a rule that would create a list of specific injuries presumed linked to COVID-19 vaccines. The change would alter how compensation claims are handled under existing federal programs.
Abc Newsworld4 days ago
Earthquakes in Venezuela leave 3,811 dead and trigger rise in chronic illness and diarrhea
Twin earthquakes last month killed 3,811 people and damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 buildings. Relief services now report increased cases of skin conditions, diarrhea, and requests for chronic-disease medications.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
England records most 34C days in a year
Amber alerts now cover almost all of England through Sunday evening. The current heatwave has produced the eighth day this year with temperatures at or above 34C.
earther.gizmodo.comworld4 days ago
Sexually transmitted shigella cases rising in study data
A study found sexually transmitted cases of the bacterial gut infection shigella are increasing. Officials described the trend as a distinct public health threat.
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axios.comworld4 days ago
Barcelona hits 40.7C, highest reading in 112 years, as UK issues heat alerts
Western Europe recorded its warmest June on record. Spain stations reached 44C and parts of Britain remain under amber heat-health alerts through Sunday evening.
The Guardianscience4 days ago
Mental health hospital admissions among children rise on hotter days, study finds
A University of Sydney study of New South Wales data from 2001 to 2022 found mental health admissions increased on days with above-average temperatures. Researchers linked the rise to heat's effects on sleep, stress responses, and mood regulation.
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
U.S. confirms first New World screwworm cases in dog and goat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of the New World screwworm parasite in a dog in June and a second case in a goat in Texas. The World Health Organization declared a separate hantavirus outbreak over on Thursday.
winnipegfreepress.comscience5 days ago
FDA Rejects Petition to Set PFAS Limits in Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined a request to establish regulatory thresholds for certain PFAS compounds in seafood and milk. The agency said it will pursue non-binding action levels instead. Petitioners plan to file suit.
agriculture.einnews.compolitics6 days ago
EPA Approves Three Pesticides Containing Single-Fluorinated-Carbon Molecules
The Environmental Protection Agency approved diflufenican, epyrifenacil, and trifludimoxazin on June 30. Watchdog groups say the chemicals break down into compounds they consider PFAS under a broader definition.
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theconversation.comworld6 days ago
U.S. Obesity Rate Rises to 41 Percent From 1999 to 2023
A study of nearly 8,700 people found obesity prevalence increased from 30 percent to 41 percent over the period. Abdominal obesity rose from 48 percent to 61 percent, with larger increases recorded among youth.
nymag.comworld6 days ago
Catnip lotion matches Deet effectiveness in Uganda mosquito trials
Field tests in eastern Uganda found lotions containing 6 percent catnip oil performed as well as a 15 percent Deet product at preventing mosquito landings. Researchers also confirmed the repellent can be produced locally at low cost.
nypost.comscience6 days ago
FDA Reports Four Infant Botulism Cases Linked to Nara Organics Formula
The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed four cases of infant botulism in infants who consumed Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula. The agency has expanded its earlier recall and is advising parents to stop using the product immediately.
nypost.comworld6 days ago
Poll Finds 75 Percent of Americans Back Restoring Disease Prevention Aid
A new survey shows three-quarters of U.S. adults support restoring funding to address an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The poll also found broad backing for overseas disease prevention programs.
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news.sky.comworld6 days ago
EU Bathing Water Report Shows 85 Percent of Sites Rated Excellent in 2025
The European Environment Agency reported that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites met minimum health standards and 84.8 percent were rated excellent. Inland rivers and lakes scored lower than coastal waters, and 1.5 percent of sites remained classified as poor.
The Independentworld7 days ago
Health service launches measles vaccination catch-up drive after two child deaths
Officials are contacting roughly one million families to schedule missed MMR doses for children aged two to eleven. The effort follows 801 confirmed measles cases and two deaths reported this year.
sbs.com.auworld7 days ago
Ruby Princess docks in Alaska after second stomach illness outbreak
The Ruby Princess arrived in Haines, Alaska, Monday with seven people isolated for acute gastroenteritis. The ship had been disinfected after a larger norovirus outbreak on its prior voyage from San Francisco.
medscape.comworld7 days ago
Tanzania Directs Health Officials to Eliminate Cholera by 2026/27
The government instructed regional and council health officials to end cholera outbreaks during the 2026/27 financial year. Officials reported a drop in cases from about 12,000 to 700 last year and outlined infrastructure and sanitation measures.
rigzone.comworld7 days ago
Oil well fire in Nigeria's Niger Delta continues six years after 2020 blowout
Residents of Awoye report ongoing respiratory illness, skin irritation and reduced fish catches they link to pollution from the Ororo-1 well. No government agency has conducted a comprehensive public health assessment of the affected communities.
sciencemediacentre.co.nzpolitics7 days ago
Australia Confirms Seventh Seabird Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A giant petrel found in northern Perth tested positive for H5N1, marking the seventh confirmed case in Australia. Officials advised commercial poultry producers to house free-range birds to limit contact with wild birds.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld7 days ago
Japan Estimates 350,000 Have Tried Cocaine, but Total Amount Seized Fell
A health ministry survey estimates around 350,000 people in Japan have tried cocaine as of fiscal 2025. Arrests for possession also hit a record 804 that year.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Researchers Begin Trial of Two Ebola Treatments in Eastern Congo
A study evaluating remdesivir and an experimental antibody treatment for the Bundibugyo virus opened this week at a treatment center in Bunia. The trial is supported by the World Health Organization and several international partners.
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abcnews.go.comscience8 days ago
Heat wave death toll reaches 20 across eastern and central U.S.
A heat wave has killed at least 20 people in the eastern and central United States since early July. New Jersey recorded 19 of those deaths, while additional heat-related illnesses occurred at public events in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
slate.comscience8 days ago
Heatwave Kills at Least 25 Across U.S. as Temperatures Top 100F
More than 20 states recorded temperatures above 100F during the holiday weekend. Officials reported at least 25 heat-related deaths, with the largest number in New Jersey.