June 13, 2026 Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calf as ranchers brace for possible spread Flesh-eating screwworms confirmed in South Texas as USDA deploys strike team and sterile flies while ranchers brace for possible agricultural disaster.
June 11, 2026 RFK Jr accuses NYT of publishing 'hit piece' sourced by 'disgruntled' employees he purged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accuses The New York Times of publishing a "hit piece" sourced by disgruntled employees he fired from the agency.
June 8, 2026 Rollins warns ranchers face 'really scary time' as flesh-eating screwworm resurfaces in Texas cattle Two confirmed cases of New World screwworm found in South Texas as Rollins ties outbreak to earlier open border policies and illicit cattle movement.
June 8, 2026 Why do some people get sepsis while others don't? Scientists point to the gut A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to stronger inflammatory responses.
June 7, 2026 Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer Experts urge caution after flesh-eating bacteria was found in Long Island's Hamptons waters, warning beachgoers to cover open wounds before swimming.
June 5, 2026 'I thought I had the flu': Mom nearly died after dismissing deadly sepsis symptoms Virginia Beach mother Audrey Leishman shares her harrowing sepsis survival story to raise awareness after NASCAR star Kyle Busch's death from the condition.
June 5, 2026 Scientists say you've been throwing away perfectly good meat because of one common mistake A group of scientists says sell-by dates on meat are overly conservative and are using predictive microbial modeling to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
June 5, 2026 Healthy mom nearly died after dismissing sepsis symptoms as the flu In 2015, Audrey Wiggins was a healthy 31-year-old when she thought she’d come down with the flu. Instead, her condition spiraled into a severe case of sepsis that left her in the ICU for 10 days, including five days in a medically induced coma.
June 3, 2026 New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to prevent influenza infections.
June 2, 2026 New cancer vaccine delivers stunning result against one of the deadliest skin cancers A new mRNA melanoma vaccine from Merck and Moderna showed sustained benefits over five years, cutting the risk of cancer recurrence or death by nearly half.