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Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state

August 7, 2026

Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state

Five deaths in Louisiana from Vibrio vulnificus mark a sharp rise, as all nine cases involved open wounds exposed to warm seawater this year.

Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

August 4, 2026

Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

Three probable tularemia cases on Long Island have officials warning residents about the tick-borne illness after a 9-year-old developed severe symptoms.

Weight-loss joke turns serious as 'cyclospora skinny' trend fuels health warnings

July 29, 2026

Weight-loss joke turns serious as 'cyclospora skinny' trend fuels health warnings

A dangerous social media trend jokes about getting "Cyclospora skinny," but doctors warn the intestinal parasite causes deadly dehydration and illness.

Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5

July 22, 2026

Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5

The New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak has killed five and sickened 82, but doctors say key prevention steps can reduce exposure risk.

Popular NYC museum tests positive for Legionnaires' disease bacteria amid outbreak

July 12, 2026

Popular NYC museum tests positive for Legionnaires' disease bacteria amid outbreak

The Guggenheim Museum was among 31 Upper East Side buildings ordered to disinfect cooling towers after testing positive for Legionella bacteria.

Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms

July 7, 2026

Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.

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.