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Chikungunya Outbreaks Are Now Active in Three Different Countries and Territories Simultaneously — and Summer Travelers Are at Risk from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

Active CDC travel notices cover chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname (Feb 2026), Mayotte (March 2026), and French Guiana (June 4, 2026). The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but underused. Here is everything summer travelers to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean need to know.

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Parainfluenza Virus Is Surging Nationally Right Now, and Parents Need to Know the Signs of Croup Before It Becomes a Breathing Emergency

CDC respiratory surveillance updated June 12, 2026 confirms parainfluenza virus (PIV) is elevated nationally. PIV is the leading cause of croup in young children. Summer camp and daycare season is peak exposure time. Here is what parents need to recognize — and when to go to the ER.

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If you do one warm-up movement before a walk, an expert trainer says to do this one

Boost your balance and stability while getting your body ready to walk

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This beginner 25-minute cardio workout will boost longevity in just eight weeks, says a trainer who specializes in working with older adults

"No intervals, no intensity, just consistency at a conversational pace," says Smart Fit Method co-founder Connor Darnbrough

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'Staff have endured enough': Mater workers wait for money to flow to stop mould

'We do need to step in as quickly as we can,' NSW Health says.

Newcastle Herald

What to know about alpha-gal syndrome as cases of life-threatening meat allergy spike

Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way

The Independent UK

FED:'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

Born 15 weeks early and weighing less than 900 grams, Sienna Magnay's chances of survival were slim but one treatment helped give her the strength she needed.

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'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

Born 15 weeks early and weighing less than 900 grams, Sienna Magnay's chances of survival were slim but one treatment helped give her the strength she needed.

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Resident doctors in England call off strike action after Government offer

Doctors were set to stage a four-day walk out from 7am but was called off after a last-minute offer, which has been put to members.

Evening Standard

A registered dietitian wants women over 40 to focus on these five nutrition goals for long-term health

Tackle the effects of fluctuating hormone levels with this helpful advice

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Meningococcal Cases Reach Second-Highest Level in Over a Decade as Drug-Resistant Strain Disproportionately Hits Black Americans

CDC surveillance data (updated June 2026): 463 meningococcal disease cases in 2025 — the second-highest annual count since 2014. The dominant ST-1466 strain is drug resistant and disproportionately kills Black adults ages 30–60 and people with HIV. Here is the full picture.

Medical Daily

A New Antibiotic That Defeats Superbugs Just Received FDA Approval for Dangerous Drug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections

FDA approved Zaynich (cefepime and zidebactam) on May 29, 2026 for complicated urinary tract infections caused by drug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens. ENHANCE-1 Phase 3 trial showed superiority to meropenem at test of cure. Here is how it works and who benefits.

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Largest US Study of PFAS-Exposed Communities Confirms Serious Health Risks in Children and Adults

The ATSDR published the first large-scale US clinical study of health outcomes in PFAS-contaminated drinking water communities in June 2026, enrolling 8 sites across 8 states. The study found liver, thyroid, kidney, immune, and cardiometabolic damage — coming as EPA proposes rolling back PFAS drinking water limits.

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Kills Within Days and Is Frequently Mistaken for Flu — Tick Season 2026 Is a Critical Window to Know the Warning Signs

Rocky Mountain spotted fever kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment and can be fatal within 3–5 days. Peak season runs May through August. A February 2026 CDC EID study documents 19.8% fatality in pediatric cases. Doxycycline must be started before test results. Here is the full warning.

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Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

Fit & Well

Boost power and stay injury-free with this four-move strength workout for runners

Suitable for the home or gym—all you need is a pair of dumbbells

Evening Standard

Treatments developed from ‘liquid gold’ help paralysed man walk out of hospital

Cancer survivor Tony Newitt is now urging more people to donate plasma.

The Independent UK

‘I had a hysterectomy at 32 after losing 5 litres of blood during labour’

Campaigners found 64 per cent of women require emergency surgery for placenta accreta spectrum, and 30 per cent have to undergo hysterectomies, as they call for more to be done to detect the condition

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Three simple yoga poses to mobilize your hips, spine and shoulders

Immediate relief for stiff joints and muscles that, with consistent practice, lasts

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Counterfeit Botox Injections Are Sending People to Hospitals in Multiple U.S. States — and the CDC Warns the Risk Is Ongoing

The CDC has an active warning about harmful and potentially fatal reactions from counterfeit Botox and mishandled botulinum toxin injections, documented across multiple U.S. states. A 2024 investigation found 22 hospitalizations, including 4 on ventilators. The CDC warning remains active in 2026.

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The CDC Now Recognizes Chagas Disease as Endemic in the United States — and an Estimated 300,000 Americans May Have It Without Knowing

The CDC's September 2025 Emerging Infectious Diseases study confirms Chagas disease should be recognized as endemic in the U.S. with human cases in 8 states and kissing bugs in 32. An estimated 300,000 Americans are living with it — most undiagnosed. Here is what residents in the South and Southwest…

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Lassa Fever Nigeria 2026: 663 Confirmed Cases, 167 Deaths, 25 Percent Fatality Rate as US Healthcare Experts Issue Urgent Warning to Travelers

Nigeria's 2026 Lassa fever outbreak: 663 confirmed cases, 167 deaths, 25.2% case fatality rate — up from 18.5% last year — across 22 states. 39 healthcare workers infected. NETEC warns U.S. clinicians to increase suspicion in returning travelers. Here is what patients and providers need to know.

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ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Post-Investigation 2026: Root Cause Still Unidentified Despite Genetic Match to Milk Powder Supplier

The FDA and CDC declared the ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak over on February 26, 2026 after 48 infants were sickened across 17 states. A June 10, 2026 Food Safety Magazine investigation reveals the root cause remains unidentified despite genetic matches to organic whole milk powder. New testing protocols are…

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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Canada Leaves 4 Dead, 142 Hospitalized; CDC Issues Travel Notice as Many Americans Traveling to Canada Remain Unvaccinated.

The CDC issued a hepatitis A travel notice for Manitoba, Canada on June 4, 2026. The outbreak has grown to 658 cases, 142 hospitalizations, and 4 deaths since April 2025. Winnipeg restaurant exposures have been identified. Here is what U.S. travelers need to know before visiting Canada.

Evening Standard

NHS braces for ‘triple whammy’ as resident doctors confirm four-day walkout

Resident doctors in England are set to stage another four-day walkout from 7am on Monday

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