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Cyclospora Fallout: 40% of Americans Cut Produce as FDA Trust Erodes

Nearly half of Americans have lost faith in the FDA's handling of the cyclospora outbreak, with 40% cutting back on prod

Jul 27

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Texas Eggs Sickens 65 Across 17 States

A salmonella outbreak linked to millions of recalled eggs from Texas has sickened 65 people across 17 states. The CDC an

Jul 27

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FDA warns on unapproved compounded GLP-1 drugs as telehealth sales surge

Compounded GLP-1 drugs are cheaper and easier to get than Ozempic, but doctors and the FDA warn they pose serious risks

Jul 27

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Former FDA Chief Says Cyclospora Outbreak Not Yet Contained

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce is not yet under control,

Jul 26

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GLP-1 Drugs Slash Long-Term Sick Leave by 17%, New Data Shows

A new economic study based on Danish data finds that GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, reduce long-term sick le

Jul 26

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Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Trump Administration's Communication Failures

Thousands of cyclospora cases and two months of mixed messages have left Americans unsure which produce is safe. Experts

Jul 26

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California's Nurse Ratios Can't Fix the Burnout Crisis Behind the Numbers

California's landmark nurse staffing law sets minimum ratios, but burnout and shortages persist. A hospital volunteer's

Jul 25

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Ex-FDA Official Demands Probe Into Cyclospora Outbreak Response

Former Trump and Biden FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas criticized the government's handling of a Cyclospora outbre

Jul 25

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Cyclospora Outbreak from Mexican Lettuce Spreads to Nine States, FDA Says

Federal health officials have tied cyclospora outbreaks in nine states to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, sickening

Jul 24

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Measles Surge in 2026 Is Worst US Outbreak in Over Three Decades

The US has recorded more than 2,300 measles cases in 2026 by late July, surpassing last year's total and becoming the wo

Jul 24

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Measles Outbreak Spreads to 43 States, Breaks 2025 Record in 2026

The CDC confirmed Friday that measles has spread to 43 states, with 2,318 cases in 2026—surpassing last year's record of

Jul 24

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Fidelity: Retirees Need $185,500 for Health Costs, Up 7.5%

Fidelity Investments projects a 65-year-old retiring this year will need $185,500 for healthcare costs, a 7.5% increase

Jul 24