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Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness

July 6, 2026

Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness

New ETEC vaccine technology targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli has been licensed to Valneva after decades of research at University of Bergen.

NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side

July 5, 2026

NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side

The outbreak is centered around several Upper East Side ZIP codes, with health officials warning residents and recent visitors to seek care quickly if they develop flu-like symptoms.

Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards

June 21, 2026

Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards

New Jersey swimming advisories issued at five coastal beaches and one freshwater lake after water testing found elevated fecal bacteria levels.

Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers

June 20, 2026

Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers

Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.

Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife

June 15, 2026

Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife

A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.

Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes

June 12, 2026

Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes

Google's Debug project seeks EPA approval to release sterile male mosquitoes in New Jersey, California and Florida to reduce disease-carrying populations.

Secret to weight loss may be hiding in your gut, new study suggests

June 11, 2026

Secret to weight loss may be hiding in your gut, new study suggests

New scientific research finds that a pasteurized gut bacterium may help prevent weight regain after dieting, with promising study results.

Why do some people get sepsis while others don't? Scientists point to the gut

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.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

May 28, 2026

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death

May 27, 2026

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death

Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.