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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio, and the ongoing investigation suggests lettuce or salad greens may be the source. However, Michigan health officials said other foods can’t be ruled out and no specific type, grower

By Elise Haulund, CNN Whitney Hand was in her laundry room when she heard her daughter scream from the kitchen. “It was a sound I’d never heard her make before, and she just kept screaming, ‘Mom!,’ so I went in there, and I didn’t really understand what was going on at first, but she was

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — While research around sports and brain impacts has tended to focus on American football, soccer players may be at risk as well. Retired professional soccer players show signs of potential neurological impacts in midlife, according to new research. As the World Cup heads toward the finals, the study presented

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill weeds on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump administration. Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is the best time to be enjoying fresh berries and cool salads with a sprinkling of fresh basil, preferably poolside. But this summer, with cases of diarrhea caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora climbing across several states, you may want to take extra care with how you

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Not sure what type of bug bit you or what caused that rash? Many Americans hashtag their questions and turn to social media for health information, whether they are looking up symptoms, researching a diagnosis or learning about a treatment. More than 1 in 5 adults in the United

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating. This infection tends to occur during the warm summer months, but several states are reporting increases in cases beyond what they would normally expect

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For decades, the prescription for better heart health has centered around aerobic exercise and moving more: Get in your steps and avoid sitting too much. That advice isn’t wrong, but new research suggests another important piece of the puzzle. A recent study found that women who regularly engaged in

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We’ve long known that healthy eating is linked to better brain health. Now there’s even more evidence, just published in the journal JAMA Network Open, that an anti-inflammatory diet may play an important role in reducing dementia risk — even among people already at higher biological risk for the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The New World screwworm, which was found in the United States in June for the first time in decades, often chooses livestock like cows to host its flesh-eating larvae. That fact may have some meat-eaters on edge, but public health leaders have emphasized repeatedly that the parasite is not

By Jacqueline Howard and Andrew Quimby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health. But at the World Cup, that same technology is being pushed to

By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave spreads and wildfires rage, experts advise revelers to be on alert against severe — and potentially fatal — firework-related injuries. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 13,000

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal

By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, families and friends across the United States are preparing to mark the holiday with a summer cookout. A potluck salad that’s been a showstopper at Meggan Hill’s family gatherings for more than 50 years should be on your picnic table. The creamy

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Much of the country is sizzling under record heat, but Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist in Houston, is heading out for his early morning walks as covered up as possible in a t-shirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a hat, sweatpants, socks and sneakers. It’s not the heat he

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — By the time Eddie Jiang was in high school, he knew he wanted to become a doctor. He chose an in-state college with existing federal loan programs so he could afford to go straight to medical school after college. He graduated from Stony Brook University in New York in

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 689 deaths for every 100,000 people in the US in 2025, according to a

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. stood in the US House Chamber doing something the public rarely sees politicians do –– he spoke about his mental health. Kean explained his absence from Washington for more than 100 days by disclosing that he had been diagnosed with depression and had undergone

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found — even if you drink five or more cups a day. The findings are based on more than 354,000 participants whom researchers followed for more than a decade,

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth. The episode occurred during a visit to a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday. Woken by the