Last Flu Season Was One of the Worst on Record - Here's What's Different for 2026-2027
The 2025-2026 flu season ranked among the most severe in years, with tens of millions of illnesses and an underperforming vaccine match. Here's what's new fo...
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Record 17 Million Are Flying for Labor Day 2026: What That Means for the Seat You're About to Sit In
AAA and TSA are projecting a record 17 million air travelers for Labor Day weekend 2026. Fuller flights and packed hotels mean faster turnarounds and less cl...
The FDA Is Tracking 18 Foodborne Outbreaks at Once. Here Is What That Actually Means
The FDA is currently investigating 18 simultaneous foodborne illness outbreaks tied to 7,324 illnesses and 3 deaths in 2026. Here is the pathogen breakdown a...
This Hospital Superbug Took 30 Years to Become Untreatable. Scientists Just Mapped How.
A new genomic study traced Acinetobacter baumannii's antibiotic resistance back to the 1970s, showing it built up in waves rather than emerging suddenly. Her...
Gulf Coast Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Are Spiking: What to Know Before Your Beach Trip
Louisiana has confirmed 5 Vibrio vulnificus deaths in 2026, far above its decade average, with cases also climbing in Florida. Here is what is driving the su...
Two Listeria Recalls in Two Weeks: Why Deli Meat and Ready-Meals Keep Getting Pulled
City Foods pastrami and corned beef, and Kettle Cuisine tomato bisque soup kits, were both recalled for possible Listeria in August 2026. Here is why ready-t...
Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled After 55 Sick Across 15 States: What Your Kitchen Needs to Know
Everything Sprouts, LLC recalled alfalfa sprouts after 55 illnesses tied to E. coli and Salmonella across 15 states. Here is what the outbreak data shows and...
CDC Issues Travel Health Guidance as Ebola Outbreak Continues in Central and East Africa
The CDC has issued interim guidance for assessing travelers from countries affected by the 2026 Ebola outbreak. Here is what the guidance actually covers and...
The CDC Just Logged Its 21st Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak of the Season
More than 21 norovirus outbreaks have hit cruise ships in the 2025-2026 season alone. Here is what the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program data shows and how to ...
