Dr. Erica Schwartz appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next CDC director
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, to be the Director of the CDC, April 16, 2026. (Department of Health and Human Services) (WASHINGTON) — A confirmation hearing began on Wednesday for Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the next…
‘Pretty dire’: Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes
Adi, 38, has been struggling to access health services for her daughter Camila, 10, who was injured a few months ago, due to the high cost and limited services. (Mauro Jose Medina Garcia/The International Rescue Committee) (NEW YORK) — As Venezuela…
2nd American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany, WHO chief says
Medical workers disinfect a facility used to treat an Ebola patient at the Heal Africa Hospital on June 4, 2026 in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Daniel Buuma/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the…
Here’s where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states
Cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. in 2026 as of July 10, 2026 (CDC, state health departments) (NEW YORK) — Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to…
What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it’s treated
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (NEW YORK) — Multiple states are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite. Health…
Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City grows to 36 cases
Illustration of Legionella pneumophila bacteria, the cause of Legionnaires’ disease. ( ROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City is growing, with 36 cases now…
Cyclosporiasis cases top 1,200 in Michigan, health officials say
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (LANSING, Mich.) — Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have topped 1,200 in Michigan, local…
Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (DETROIT) — Cases of a parasitic infection are continuing to rise in at least two states, local health officials said. As of July 6,…
‘Large and growing’ parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (MICHIGAN) — A “large and growing” outbreak of a parasitic infection is spreading in Michigan, health…
Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO
The cruise ship MV Hondius docks in the Port of Rotterdam to be disinfected following the recent hantavirus outbreak, on May 18, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Omar Havana/Getty Images) (GENEVA) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on…