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FDA linked Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce to 1,644 Cyclospora illnesses, but its public advisory leaves the supplier unnamed.

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FDA linked Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce to 1,644 Cyclospora illnesses, but its public advisory leaves the supplier unnamed.

The Pentagon will screen troops over 30 for testosterone deficiency, but confirmation, eligibility and follow-up rules remain unclear.

Smoke from nearly 850 Canadian wildfires prompted air-quality alerts across more than 20 US states and complicated heat emergency plans.

England’s SMA heel-prick screening starts in October, but full laboratory coverage is scheduled through October 2027.

A new UK campaign warns that methanol poisoning can resemble a hangover before vision problems and breathlessness develop.

Canadian wildfire smoke is spreading across the Midwest and Northeast, but local surface concentrations determine the health risk.

Michigan says lettuce or salad greens may be linked to 3,309 Cyclospora cases, but no specific product is identified.

The Conwy wildfire major incident has ended and 36 households can return, but crews remain as hotspots and smoke may persist.

Michigan reports 2,640 Cyclospora cases as CDC and FDA track different national clusters, explaining why public totals do not match.

MacKenzie Scott gave Active Minds $20 million in unrestricted funding to expand youth-led mental-health programmes nationwide.

The best foods to eat before bed are light, satisfying and easy to digest. Try these practical snacks without disrupting sleep.

Is creatine safe for women? Learn the evidence on benefits, dosage, water weight, side effects and when to ask a doctor.

Arizona used a $1 million federal grant to map hospital, laboratory, supply-chain and communication gaps before the next emergency.

A magnitude-4.5 Hawaii earthquake was widely felt, but USGS says it came from deep plate flexure, not volcanic unrest.

Stop stress eating by identifying triggers, eating regularly, changing your food environment and building coping options that do not rely on restriction.

Signs of hormone imbalance may include period changes, fatigue, weight shifts, hair changes, hot flashes, low libido and unusual thirst.

The best diet for high blood pressure is usually DASH: more plants, whole grains and low-fat dairy with less sodium and saturated fat.

Signs of anxiety can appear as irritability, fatigue, stomach problems, muscle tension and avoidance—not only obvious worry.

NYC’s Upper East Side Legionnaires cluster reached 54 cases as 31 buildings were ordered to disinfect positive cooling towers.

Best iron rich foods for vegetarians include lentils, beans, tofu, spinach, seeds and fortified cereals. Learn absorption tips.

Cortisol is a stress hormone linked with appetite, belly fat and weight gain when levels stay high. Learn what it does and what is safe.

Learn how to lose belly fat without exercise by improving calories, protein, fiber, sleep, stress, alcohol and daily habits.

The best intermittent fasting schedule for beginners starts with 12:12 or 14:10 before moving to 16:8. Here’s how to choose safely.

A severe rattlesnake bite near Lake Oroville required 54 vials of antivenom, showing why fast hospital care matters.

NESO issued a power margin notice during the UK heatwave, but the warning is not a forecast of blackouts.

More than 2.5 million bottles of Lupin prednisolone acetate eye drops are recalled. Check NDCs, lot numbers and expiry dates.

New CKM syndrome guidance connects heart, kidney and metabolic risk in one framework for earlier prevention.

UK vets warn pets can suffer heatstroke while resting at home or in gardens during extreme heat.

Health officials are reminding travelers to check polio vaccine records before visiting countries with poliovirus risk.

Cyclospora cases are rising in Michigan and nearby states as officials search for the contaminated food source.

Bryan Johnson says he has autoimmune gastritis, raising new questions about the limits of extreme longevity routines.

Cold showers may help alertness and recovery, but some claims are overstated. Here’s what science actually says.

Learn how to fix sleep schedule fast with a simple reset plan, better wake times, light habits and bedtime steps.

NHS walking rewards will encourage people to walk 30 minutes a day under a new marathon-a-month challenge.

Learn low vitamin D symptoms, causes, treatment options, testing guidance and vitamin D supplement picks.

Is walking 10000 steps enough to lose weight? Learn miles, calories, timing and how many steps a day may work.

An 11-year-old boy died from rabies weeks after waking with a bat on his face, in Ontario's first locally acquired human case since 1967.

A patient is being tested for suspected Ebola at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which has partially closed a ward as a precaution.

Betsi Cadwaladr health board given final chance to improve after years in special measures.

Brain tumors suspected in Spain patient were later identified as tapeworm larvae, CDC case report says.

High cortisol disrupts sleep, weight and mood. Here are the evidence-based lifestyle changes and supplements that actually lower it.

A study of nearly 93,000 adults found a healthy plant-based diet was linked to lower dementia risk — even when adopted later in life.

Three OR leaders sued OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford, alleging neurosurgeons abandoned anesthetised patients and hospital leadership retaliated.

Scientists discovered that seismic waves from the 2011 Japan earthquake bounced off Earth's core and shifted the entire country eastward.

Walking five minutes every hour can cut blood sugar spikes, lower blood pressure, and lift your mood — here's what the science actually shows.

More than 11,000 bottles of chlorthalidone tablets have been recalled over failed dissolution specifications. Here's what patients should know.

TikTok sunscreen misinformation gets more engagement than accurate videos, University of Alberta study in PLOS Digital Health finds.

Medicare's new GLP-1 Bridge Program will cover Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo for eligible beneficiaries starting in July, with a fixed $50 copay.

Research shows coffee may cut dementia risk by 18% — but unfiltered brewing methods like French press can raise LDL cholesterol.

New research shows omega-3 supplements may not help your brain — and nearly half of tested products are rancid before they even reach you.

A Rutgers study of 7,521 adults found GLP-1 users showed 62% weaker impulsivity-violence link — published in Criminology this week.

A Nature study found Yersinia pestis caused lethal outbreaks in Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago — rewriting plague history.

Over 480 US countertop workers have silicosis from quartz dust. At least 30 are dead. Congress is debating manufacturer immunity.

FDA classified an Alfredo sauce recall as Class I after a dry milk powder ingredient raised possible Salmonella concerns.

A new study using Fitbit data found GLP-1 users took fewer steps and exercised less after starting Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro — despite losing weight.

A 39-year-old mother’s symptom-free Stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis is drawing attention to rising young-onset cases and rare liver transplant treatment.

New research shows ADHD may be closely linked to heart disease, obesity, anxiety, sleep disorders and other long-term health conditions.

WHO says unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, with children under five facing the highest risk.

PwC says AI-enabled documentation and coding tools are helping push medical bills higher as healthcare costs climb toward 2027.

Global HIV prevention fell sharply after aid cuts disrupted PrEP, testing and community services, according to new UNAIDS data.

WHO's first global nicotine pouch report warns 40 million children use tobacco. 160 countries have no regulations. Retail sales surged 50% in one year.

A new Lancet series shows 95% of postpartum hemorrhage deaths are preventable. WHO's Dr. Oladapo explains what needs to change.

CBS News investigates GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic: 30M Americans use them, but troubling side effects include muscle loss, depression, and vision loss.

Harvard study: flu shots prevent 1M cases yearly in kids — months after RFK Jr. removed flu vaccine from CDC's childhood schedule.

New drug daraxonrasib nearly doubled pancreatic cancer survival from 6.7 to 13.2 months and cut death risk by 60% in a Phase 3 trial of 500 patients.

Scientists found a tiny brain circuit in the amygdala that controls anxiety. Fixing it reversed anxiety and depression in mice. Could humans be next?

Sitting is the new smoking — and the average American does it for 9-10 hours daily. Here's the 5-minute fix backed by science.

A study of 600,000 US veterans found Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs reduce addiction to alcohol, opioids, cocaine and nicotine by 15-20%. Full story here.

Scientists developed a new diabetes pill that burns fat and lowers blood sugar without Ozempic's side effects. No muscle loss, no nausea. Full story here.