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C. auris Fungus Spreads to 50+ Countries, Killing Thousands

Emily Carter Reynolds January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris now appears in over 50 countries. The United States recorded more than 4,500 cases in 2023, with...

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Flu Surge Hits 32 States, Hospitalizations Double, Deaths Rise

Sarah L. Montgomery December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 32 states report high or very high flu activity Hospitalizations jumped to 19,053, double the previous week Pediatric deaths rose to...

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South Carolina Outbreak Pushes U.S. Measles Cases to 2,000

Robert K. Lawson December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 20 new measles cases in South Carolina this week, raising the state total to 179. The U.S. has over 2,000 measles cases this year, 93%...

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CWD Spreads to New U.S. and Canadian Regions, Threatens Hunters

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025No Comments

At a Glance CWD has appeared in new U.S. and Canadian regions. Three Arkansas cases and one Wisconsin case confirmed in mid-December 2023. Manitoba...

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California Study Finds Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant Women More Than Doubled

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Opioid use disorder among pregnant women in California more than doubled from 0.14 % in 2008 to 0.33 % in 2020. > -...

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Measles Rises to 2,012 Cases, Threatening U.S. Elimination Status

Daniel J. Whitman December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 2,012 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. in 2025, the highest since 2000 3 deaths and 227 hospitalizations linked to the outbreaks 43...

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Hidden Sugars: Brands Mask Sweetness in ‘Healthy’ Foods

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance "Healthy" foods often contain hidden added sugars. Americans average 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, 57 pounds yearly. FDA recommends...

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Rural Health Fund Promises $10B Relief, But Critics Warn of Unequal Distribution

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance $10B will be shared among states for 2026 rural health care. The program averages $200M per state and totals $50B over five years. Half...

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2026 Health Guide: Skip the Fads, Keep It Simple

Olivia Bennett Harris December 29, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 2026 health advice focuses on simplicity, not pricey fads Experts advise skipping costly protein and fiber supplements Dermatologists...

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Aluminum in Vaccines Sparks Reexamination Amid Vaccine Schedule Shake-Ups

Michael A. Turner December 28, 2025No Comments

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already ordered a review of aluminum salts in childhood vaccines, raising questions about the U.S. vaccine...