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Chipotle Removes Jalapeños From Minnesota Locations as Salmonella Cases Reach 110

Minnesota health officials are investigating a salmonella cluster of at least 110 cases linked to jalapeño peppers at Chipotle, which removed the ingredient from all state locations Monday while investigators traced the

August 5, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Medical illustration of Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite responsible for the 2026 Michigan outbreak that killed two residents

Michigan Reports First Deaths From Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Taylor Farms and Taco Bell

Two Michigan residents have died in the nation's largest cyclospora outbreak, linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce distributed through Taco Bell. The state has confirmed 11,234 infections across 70 counties, spreading to 45 states nationally.

August 4, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Specialist works on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor as pharmaceutical stocks react to Merck Q2 2026 earnings

Merck Revenue Beats as FDA Approves LIPFENDRA, Terns Acquisition Costs Crater Profit

Merck & Co. reported $16.6 billion in second-quarter revenue on Monday, up 5 percent, while simultaneously

Dr. Yarden Ariav and Prof. Ayelet Erez at the Weizmann Institute of Science whose research found sildenafil blocks cancer cell cholesterol supply

Sildenafil, Viagra’s Active Ingredient, May Block Cancer Spread, Israeli Study Finds

Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute found sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, disrupts the cholesterol

Dr. Mirwat Sami, eye specialist at Houston Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, discusses GLP-1 medications and the risk of NAION vision loss

GLP-1 Medications and Eye Health: What Patients Need to Know About a Rare Vision Risk

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy reach nearly half of patients at some eye clinics, a Houston ophthalmologist is flagging a rare vision risk — NAION, a sudden blockage of blood

August 4, 2026

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Britagne Miller, a mother of four from Goddard Kansas, who was bitten by multiple spiders at a campfire near Cheney Lake

Kansas Mother of Four Bitten by Spiders at Campfire Now Awaiting Liver Transplant

Britagne Miller, a Goddard mother of four, was bitten by approximately 15 spiders at a family campfire near Cheney Lake in May. The suspected brown recluse bites triggered emergency surgery and end-stage

August 4, 2026

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Wild rabbit in tall grass linked to tularemia cases in Suffolk County New York

Rabbit Fever: Three Probable Tularemia Cases Reported in Suffolk County, New York

Three Long Island residents are under investigation for tularemia after Suffolk County health officials identified them as probable cases. The rare bacterial infection spreads through tick bites and animal contact and does

August 4, 2026

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Woman reflecting on sexual health and mental wellness, illustrating research link between sexual frequency and depression

Sex Once or Twice a Week Lowers Depression Risk by 24%, Study Finds

Adults who have sex once or twice a week are 24 percent less likely to screen positive for depression than those who are sexually inactive, a new Journal of Affective Disorders study

August 1, 2026

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Scrolling Before Bed Is Quietly Killing Your Sex Drive, Study Finds

A study in BMC Psychology links social media addiction to lower sexual desire, with cohabiting couples scoring notably lower than non-cohabiting partners. The research adds measurable context to something many modern couples

August 1, 2026

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Couple's feet in bed illustrating research on sex frequency and relationship happiness

3.5 Times a Week: How Often Couples in Love Have Sex, According to Science

New University of Melbourne research reveals young people in romantic love have sex an average of 3.5 times per week, nearly four times the married-couple average. But deeper love, scientists found, had

August 1, 2026

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Congolese health workers in PPE examine children at Ebola response zone in Bunia, Ituri province, DRC

Congo’s Ebola Epidemic Becomes World’s Second Largest Outbreak Ever as Deaths Hit 1,556

The DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic has reached 3,532 cases and 1,556 deaths, making it the second largest Ebola outbreak in history after the 2014-2016 West Africa crisis. Africa CDC has requested $1.4

August 1, 2026

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Technology retail store representing consumer data and digital privacy concerns under FTC scrutiny in 2026

FTC, California and Utah Sue Hims & Hers for Sharing Patient Health Data With Meta and Snap

The FTC and two states sued Hims & Hers Wednesday for sharing patients' sensitive health data with Meta and Snap without consent. The case exposes a long-running gap between telehealth privacy promises

July 31, 2026

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RFK Jr.’s ‘Real Food Show’ Takes MAHA Into American Kitchens With Celebrity Chefs

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the 'Real Food Show,' an online cooking series with celebrity chefs demonstrating affordable, healthy recipes. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. frames the

July 30, 2026

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Fresh produce including cilantro and leafy greens linked to cyclospora parasite outbreak across 45 states

Cyclospora Reaches 45 States: Why Washing Produce Won’t Kill the Parasite Behind America’s Worst-Ever Outbreak

More than 18,000 Americans are sick in the largest Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, spanning 45 states. Washing fresh produce cannot eliminate the parasite, and with a second food source still unnamed

July 30, 2026

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Chipotle Removes Jalapeños From Minnesota Locations as Salmonella Cases Reach 110

Michigan Reports First Deaths From Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Taylor Farms and Taco Bell

Merck Revenue Beats as FDA Approves LIPFENDRA, Terns Acquisition Costs Crater Profit

Sildenafil, Viagra’s Active Ingredient, May Block Cancer Spread, Israeli Study Finds

GLP-1 Medications and Eye Health: What Patients Need to Know About a Rare Vision Risk

Kansas Mother of Four Bitten by Spiders at Campfire Now Awaiting Liver Transplant

Rabbit Fever: Three Probable Tularemia Cases Reported in Suffolk County, New York

Sex Once or Twice a Week Lowers Depression Risk by 24%, Study Finds

3.5 Times a Week: How Often Couples in Love Have Sex, According to Science

Congo’s Ebola Epidemic Becomes World’s Second Largest Outbreak Ever as Deaths Hit 1,556

FTC, California and Utah Sue Hims & Hers for Sharing Patient Health Data With Meta and Snap

RFK Jr.’s ‘Real Food Show’ Takes MAHA Into American Kitchens With Celebrity Chefs

Cyclospora Reaches 45 States: Why Washing Produce Won’t Kill the Parasite Behind America’s Worst-Ever Outbreak

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