Health & Wellness
09/11/2026 · Flint
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination
A nationwide cyclospora outbreak likely stems from sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. This parasite, spread through human waste, has prompted investigations into how it reached consumer products.
Trump Proposes Separation of Combination Vaccines
A recent announcement from former President Donald Trump outlines a proposal to separate combination vaccines into individual injections. This includes the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The suggested approach would involve administering shots individually, a method not commonly used in decades.
09/11/2026
Obesity Rates in England Double Since 1993
Obesity rates in England have doubled since 1993, affecting millions more adults. This increase represents a significant shift in public health over three decades.
09/11/2026
Research Suggests Vascular Risk Factor Management Linked to Extended Dementia-Free Life
New research from NYU Langone Health suggests a connection between managing certain vascular risk factors in midlife and a longer dementia-free period. Individuals who avoided three specific factors experienced approximately 13 additional years without dementia.
09/11/2026
Senate Committee Votes to Censure Fauci, Salmonella Outbreak Investigated
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers. mRNA technology, used in COVID-19 vaccines, will now be applied to flu vaccines for older Americans.
09/11/2026
Mexican Farm Linked to Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak in U.S.
Jalapeño peppers associated with a multistate salmonella outbreak in the United States originated from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico. Federal investigators identified a specific grower and a U.S. distributor in their ongoing inquiry.
09/11/2026
New Mexico Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million in Youth Mental Health Ruling
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million. The ruling designates the majority of the funds for youth mental health treatment services.
09/11/2026