public health
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Industrial Degreaser Mistaken for Sugar in North Carolina Chili’s Cocktail Blunder
Five people suffered chemical burns at a North Carolina Chili’s after margaritas were rimmed with a granulated industrial degreaser mistaken for sugar.
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San Bernardino County Reports First Pediatric Influenza Fatality
San Bernardino County health officials confirmed an infant’s flu-related death, marking the region’s first pediatric fatality for the 2026-27 season.
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California Pumpkin Patch Investigated After E. Coli Infections Hospitalize Three Children
Three children are in intensive care following an E. coli outbreak linked to a California pumpkin patch, prompting a public health investigation.
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Pennsylvania Measles Surge Spurs Historic Shifts in Amish Vaccine Hesitancy
Pennsylvania’s historic measles outbreak drives over 1,350 cases, prompting shifting attitudes toward the MMR vaccine in Lancaster County’s Plain communities.
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California Records Near 30-Year High in Rabid Animals Amid Rising National Treatment Rates
California broke a 28-year record with 368 rabid animal detections, while national data shows a 76% jump in post-exposure treatments for a virus that is 100% fatal.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 10,000 Cases As Virus Crosses Regional Borders
Congo’s unprecedented Ebola epidemic surpasses 10,000 infections as cases spread across borders, prompting emergency health coordination.
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How a Preventable Childhood Disease Resurgence Tests America’s Public Health Defenses
A surge of 4,400 measles cases tests U.S. public health defenses as vaccine exemptions hit 4.2 percent and immunity gaps threaten national safety.
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New Vaccine Approvals Stalled as Federal Health Changes Disorient Regulators
US vaccine access faces severe delays and out-of-pocket costs as HHS policy changes and panel vacancies leave new immunizations without official recommendations.
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The Hidden Health Toll of Clock Changes as America Prepares to Fall Back
As clocks prepare to transition from daylight saving time to standard time on November 1, medical experts warn of sleep disruption and rising public health risks.
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Columbia Researchers Reveal Why Microplastics Are Chemically Dangerous to Human Biology
A Columbia University study shows microplastics release reactive chemicals in water, offering a mechanism linking plastic exposure to chronic health risks.
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US Catholic Drinking Rates Reach Record Low Amid Shifting Public Health Views
Gallup polling shows the share of US Catholics who drink has fallen to 55%, reflecting a wider cultural shift as most Americans view moderate drinking as unhealthy.
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Utah Mink Farm Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Federal Transparency Debate
An ongoing bird flu outbreak at a Utah mink farm has drawn criticism from disease experts over government oversight, worker monitoring, and public transparency.
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Updated Iron Deficiency Standards Challenge Viral ‘Ferritin Face’ Social Media Claims
Medical experts debunk social media self-diagnosis trends like ‘ferritin face’ as new diagnostic guidelines establish clearer blood testing thresholds.
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What Medical Experts Say Happens When You Step Away From Alcohol for a Month
Medical experts explain the physical and mental changes that occur during a month-long break from alcohol, from sleep improvements to liver recovery.
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Gauze Against the Unknown: The Face Mask as a Lifeline in 1918
Pedestrians wearing crude gauze and cloth face masks navigate a city street during the devastating 1918 influenza pandemic, capturing an era of quiet dread and public health mandates.