The number of former servicemembers enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs system who have had traumatic brain injuries spiked considerably in the last four years on record, new data from the department shows.

The figures, which were posted on the VA website last week, demonstrate that the number of reported TBI instances in the VA’s ...Read more

Updated statewide data shows the total confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Virginia have more than doubled the number of cases identified previously, but the state is still not experiencing an “outbreak,” according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Virginia has 79 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness stemming from a ...Read more

A recent sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that detected the cyclosporiasis parasite was a false positive, federal officials say, but there is still "overwhelming" data to support the California-based company's current recall of produce amid the outbreak.

On X, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated, "To clarify, this false positive lab...Read more

Federal regulators and the parent company of global salad producer Taylor Farms made headlines — and sowed confusion — this week after announcing that a mistake was made and that a lettuce sample from the supplier had not actually tested positive for the parasite that’s sending thousands of people to the bathroom with explosive diarrhea.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new daily pill that lowers levels of dangerous cholesterol. The pill is expected to boost compliance rates compared to previously used medications, according to a Thursday news release from the University of Maryland Medical System.

About a quarter of adults in the United States have ...Read more

Every year, the global pharmaceutical industry produces trillions of doses of medications. Manufacturing these drugs involves several stages, and the chance of contamination increases with every step.

Thus, before a single drop of any drug can be given to a patient, it must be sterilized. In my work as a researcher in pharmaceutical ...Read more

Megan (not her real name) had always taken pride in her ability to meet someone once and remember their name. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s, chemotherapy, and the brain fog that followed. She struggled to focus. She couldn’t remember names, or where she placed her keys or phone. Long, wordy instructions were a nightmare....Read more

The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling weeds in your backyard.

It just wants a ride and a meal.

As ticks spread into new parts of the country and emergency room visits for tick bites climb higher than usual, states are scrambling to monitor where the pests are showing up, ...Read more

Whether your child plays organized sports or just loves being active outdoors, hot weather can pose serious health concerns. As temperatures in all parts of the U.S. trend upward, kids face a rising risk of weather-related illness, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This includes exertional heat stroke (EHS), linked with intense exercise ...Read more

The only retail lettuce products recalled by Taylor Farms around ongoing investigations into cyclospora were on the shelves of the grocery seller with 20 to 25% of the U.S. market.

Late Friday, Taylor Farms de Mexico announced it was recalling 12-oz and 24-oz packs of Walmart’s Marketside Iceberg Salad and 8-ounce and 16-ounce packs of ...Read more

Walmart Inc. said it has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products manufactured by Taylor Farms as recalls tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak expand.

The retailer said Saturday there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the items, which are sold under its Marketside store brand at select locations.

A Walmart spokeswoman ...Read more

Walmart Inc. said it has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products manufactured by Taylor Farms as recalls tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak expand.

The retailer said Saturday there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the items, which are sold under its Marketside store brand at select locations.

A Walmart spokeswoman ...Read more

CHICAGO — It’s been more than a week since Jackie Gonzalez ate the bag of prepackaged salad mix she suspects left her tied to the bathroom and doubled over with debilitating stomach pain.

As the infection leaves her system, the physical symptoms of the illness her doctor told her to assume was cyclosporiasis are fading. What’s left is a ...Read more

Taylor Farms, the California company that is being investigated for the cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to multiple news outlets, has responded to concerns about the safety of its lettuce and announced it is taking the produce in question off the market.

The outbreak has been caused by a food and waterborne parasite and has made thousands of...Read more

The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan topped 5,000 on Friday, a 16% increase over figures a day earlier.

The reporting of new cases follows Thursday's news that the outbreak of the parasitic illness has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms, a worldwide fresh food provider, according to a ...Read more

Public health officials are investigating a major California-based producer of pre-packaged salads, Taylor Farms, that supplied iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell as a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, sources have told multiple news outlets.

The parasitic disease has made thousands of people sick with debilitating bouts of diarrhea ...Read more

As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder, known as CUD, are facing longer wait times before receiving care.

The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analyzed national data from ...Read more

Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years in 2027, driving up the average cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000 — the price of a new compact car.

Health insurance companies expect the cost of medical services and prescription drugs to soar by 9% in 2027, according to...Read more

Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread.

Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the U.K. have since announced similar restrictions to begin this year.

In the U.S., as of mid-2026, more than 30 states have passed laws banning ...Read more

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.

But while water activities provide a refreshing escape from the heat, they can also be a source of danger. In the U.S., drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for ...Read more