Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges, Michigan cases nearly double
#Cyclosporiasis #PublicHealthA parasite causing cyclosporiasis with explosive diarrhea spreads across the US, hitting Michigan hardest with 572 cases. Infections last over a month from contaminated food or water, affecting Ohio, North Carolina, and others. read more
600,000 Sterile Mosquitoes Released in D.C.
#MosquitoControl #PublicHealth600,000 non-biting male mosquitoes, infected with sterilizing Wolbachia bacteria, are being released in Washington, DC to curb disease-carrying mosquito populations without harming humans through September. read more
US ends hantavirus response as quarantine expires
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthThe US ended its hantavirus response after quarantines expired with no cases. 18 Americans monitored at Nebraska Medical Center for 42 days. Officials credited swift action for preventing spread. Some passengers criticized the involuntary quarantine as excessive. read more
Rodents in Northeast develop poison resistance
#RodenticideResistance #PublicHealthRats and mice in the U.S. Northeast are mutating, showing genetic resistance to rodenticides. Over a third of rats and 84% of mice tested carry mutations, increasing risks of spreading deadly diseases like leptospirosis and hantavirus to humans. read more
Deadly Tapeworm Found in West Coast Coyotes
#Tapeworm #PublicHealthA dangerous tapeworm causing cancer-like cysts has been found in West Coast coyotes for the first time, researchers warn. The parasite can infect humans through contaminated food, though risk remains low. Preventative dog medication is advised. read more
Trump admin’s hantavirus, Ebola response sparks hypocrisy criticism
#PublicHealth #HealthFreedomThe Trump administration imposes strict hantavirus and Ebola measures, including mandatory quarantines and travel bans, contradicting its COVID-era criticisms of government overreach. Critics call the response authoritarian, while officials defend it as necessary for public safety. read more
How Big Tobacco engineered Americas food addiction
#UltraProcessedFoods #PublicHealthTobacco firms used cigarette addiction tactics to engineer ultra-processed foods, fueling health crises. Researchers urge public health strategies like tobacco regulation to curb consumption, citing rising chronic disease, environmental harm, and bipartisan support for action. read more
Study finds one daily drink increases health risks
#AlcoholGuidelines #PublicHealthA study commissioned by Biden’s administration, released independently after Trump sidelined it, finds health risks rise with even one daily drink, urging a one-drink limit for Americans, contradicting industry pushback. read more
RFK Jr. Disengaged as HHS Faces Health Crises
#RFKJr #PublicHealthHealth Secretary RFK Jr. is "checked out," rarely visits HHS headquarters, scrolls his phone during meetings, and neglects global crises like Ebola, while key agency roles remain unfilled, alarming workers. read more
CDC warns Ebola outbreak could rival worst on record
#EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealthCDC warns current Ebola outbreak could rival the worst on record, projecting up to 20,000 cases and 4,000 deaths in three months. Rapid isolation and international response are critical to avoid surpassing the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. read more
Weakened Public Health Powers Raise Outbreak Risks
#PublicHealth #OutbreakResponseWeakened public health powers from COVID backlash now hinder states' outbreak responses. Over half of states reduced quarantine, mask, and vaccine authorities, raising risks for Ebola, hantavirus, and future emergencies. Experts warn of confusion and slower action. read more
New Jersey Sues ICE Jail Over TB Outbreak Fears
#ImmigrationDetention #PublicHealthHealth officials sue New Jersey ICE jail Delaney Hall over denied access, citing inadequate tuberculosis controls and disease outbreak risks amid detainee strikes and protests. read more
Ebola clinic attacks fueled by mistrust and death rituals
#EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealthAttacks on Ebola clinics in the DRC stem from mistrust, fueled by rumors that aid workers kill patients. Cultural funeral practices clash with safe burials, causing anger. Efforts now focus on building trust through community engagement, transparent body bags, and involving religious leaders. read more
U.S. Drug Deaths Drop 14% But Western States Surge
#OverdoseCrisis #PublicHealthU.S. drug deaths dropped 14% in 2025 to 69,973, the lowest since 2019, thanks to naloxone access and less potent fentanyl. However, Arizona, New Mexico, and North Dakota saw surges, with Native American communities disproportionately affected. read more
STI rates hit record highs across Europe
#STI #PublicHealthGonorrhea and syphilis cases hit record highs in Europe, with a 303% rise in gonorrhea since 2015. Changing sexual habits and testing gaps drive the surge. Congenital syphilis nearly doubled in 2023-2024, prompting urgent calls for accessible testing and treatment. read more
COVID Legacy Sparks Fear Over New Outbreaks
#COVID19 #PublicHealthCOVID-19 shapes American reactions to Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, evoking pandemic PTSD and fear. Experts say these diseases spread differently, pose low risk to the U.S., and urge focus on science and official information. read more
US doctor with Ebola barely able to walk evacuated
#Ebola #PublicHealthA US doctor with Ebola could barely walk when evacuated to Germany. He likely contracted it while operating on a patient who died. His family is monitored, as the Bundibugyo outbreak, a public health emergency, has 600 suspected cases. read more
WHO declares Ebola emergency as rare strain spreads
#EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealthA West Africa Ebola outbreak, first detected May 5 in DRC, has infected 336 and killed 88. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine, prompting a WHO public health emergency. Spread is via bodily fluids. read more
Australian Man Convicted for Spreading Genital Herpes
#STI #PublicHealthIn an Australian first, a man was convicted for recklessly transmitting genital herpes. Experts warn criminalizing STIs may backfire, discouraging testing and treatment while failing to improve public health safety. read more
FDA Commissioner Makary to resign after 13 months
#FDAResignation #PublicHealthFDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary is expected to resign after a tumultuous 13-month tenure, pressured over flavored e-cigarette approvals. He faced criticism from both the MAHA movement and traditional regulators, ending his controversial leadership. read more
Cruise hantavirus patients sent to Nebraska for quarantine
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthSixteen cruise passengers arrived at Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit after hantavirus exposure. One tested positive and is in the biocontainment unit. Nebraska was chosen for its federally funded, world-class quarantine facilities, previously used for Ebola and COVID-19. Monitoring continues. read more
Hantavirus cruise ship passenger tests positive in Nebraska
#HantavirusOutbreak #PublicHealthAn American passenger from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship tested positive and arrived in Nebraska. Two traveled in biocontainment units. One had mild symptoms; another tested weakly positive for the Andes hantavirus variant. They will quarantine at a Nebraska Medical Center facility. read more
Cruise passengers arrive in Nebraska for hantavirus monitoring
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthSeventeen U.S. cruise passengers from a hantavirus outbreak ship will arrive in Nebraska for monitoring. They’ll be evaluated at a quarantine unit but not officially quarantined, as officials say the Andes virus is unlikely to cause a pandemic. read more
CDC says hantavirus outbreak risk remains low
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthThe CDC says hantavirus outbreak risk remains low, despite fears from a cruise ship outbreak. Transmission is rare, typically from rodents. Three deaths occurred, but American passengers show no symptoms. Monitoring continues for 17 remaining aboard. read more
New Jersey reports hantavirus exposure after air travel
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthTwo New Jersey residents may have been exposed to hantavirus during air travel, not from a cruise ship outbreak. At least three deaths and eight cases are linked to the ship. Six states monitor passengers, but public risk remains very low. read more
Hantavirus outbreak not the next COVID, officials say
#Hantavirus #PublicHealthWHO emphasizes hantavirus is not the next COVID, as it spreads differently and is well-studied. Eight cases, three deaths linked to a cruise ship outbreak. No vaccine exists, but risk to the general public remains very low. read more
Raw Milk Push Grows Despite New E. Coli Outbreak
#RawMilk #PublicHealthRaw milk proponents push for wider U.S. availability despite E. coli outbreaks and expert warnings. Over 40 state bills expand access, while health officials cite 840 times more illness than pasteurized milk. Federal regulation is debated. read more
South Carolina ends largest measles outbreak since 1991
#MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealthSouth Carolina ended its largest measles outbreak since 1991, with 997 cases mostly in unvaccinated children. However, over 20 new outbreaks are brewing nationwide amid falling vaccination rates, threatening the U.S. elimination status. read more
US gambling addiction crisis demands public health response
#GamblingAddiction #PublicHealthUS gambling addiction is "out of control," demanding a public health response. Experts cite rapid online expansion, with 48% of men aged 18-49 holding sports betting accounts. The unregulated product, not people, is the crisis requiring regulation like alcohol or drugs. read more
62 million Americans face cancer-linked nitrate in tap water
#WaterSafety #PublicHealthOne in five Americans may face tap water with tasteless nitrates linked to cancers, thyroid disease, and birth defects. Levels often exceed safe limits, with pollution from fertilizers and runoff. Policy reform and farming changes could help address this widespread issue. read more
Utah Measles Outbreak Surges, Fueled by Low Vaccination
#MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealthUtah is America's new measles epicenter, with over 600 cases. Most patients were unvaccinated, highlighting the severity of the illness and the impact of vaccine misinformation. The outbreak underscores the critical need for high vaccination rates. read more
Kennedy Grilled Over Vaccine Policies, Conduct
#PublicHealth #VaccinePolicyRFK Jr. faced congressional grilling over dismantling public health policy and vaccine misinformation. Democrats criticized his anti-vax messaging and controversial statements, while one Republican with an autistic son expressed concern over his autism claims. read more
Tick Bite ER Visits Hit Decade High
#TickSafety #PublicHealthER visits for tick bites in the U.S. have reached a nearly decade-high, with 71 per 100,000 visits. Experts advise saving the tick for identification, as climate change expands their range and season. read more
Drug-Resistant Shigella Shifts Threat to US Adults
#PublicHealth #DrugResistanceDrug-resistant Shigella infections are rising in the U.S., causing severe diarrhea and other symptoms. A new report highlights a shift in risk groups to include white men. Prevention focuses on hygiene and avoiding contaminated sources. read more
US Fitness Gains Ground, But Goals Remain Distant
#FitnessTrends #PublicHealthLess than half of U.S. adults meet federal aerobic activity targets, a CDC report shows. However, rates have improved since 2020. Men, younger adults, and those in western states are more likely to meet the guidelines for heart health. read more
Cicada COVID Variant Challenges Vaccine Efficacy
#COVID19 #PublicHealthA new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is spreading across the U.S. Descended from Omicron, it carries many spike protein changes. Current vaccines may be less effective, but it doesn't appear to cause more severe illness. read more
Europes First Human H9N2 Bird Flu Case
#BirdFlu #PublicHealthEurope's first human H9N2 bird flu case was found in Italy. The patient, a boy with health issues, contracted it in Africa and has mild symptoms. Experts say the risk is currently low as the virus isn't well-adapted to humans. read more
Cicada COVID Variant Challenges Vaccine Defenses
#COVID19Variant #PublicHealthA new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is spreading across the US. Descended from Omicron, it may evade current vaccines but is not more severe. Doctors advise continued precautions like handwashing and staying home when sick. read more
Cicada COVID Variant Spreads, Vaccine Efficacy in Doubt
#COVID19 #PublicHealthThe BA.3.2 "Cicada" COVID-19 variant is spreading quickly in the US. Descended from Omicron, it differs significantly from current strains, potentially reducing vaccine effectiveness. However, it shows no signs of causing more severe disease than recent variants. read more
Judge Halts Kennedys Vaccine Policy Overhaul
#VaccinePolicy #PublicHealthA federal judge blocked HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and his restructuring of a key advisory panel. The judge ruled the moves were arbitrary and likely violated federal law. read more