15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Aug 6, 2026
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What's in kratom products? Tests find 85% conflict with labels
What's listed on a kratom product label may not tell the full story. Researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have found that commercially available kratom products, including many kratom-derived products, ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Traditional Japanese medicine may ease age-related fat tissue scarring
A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., investigated whether Bofutsushosan could protect ...
Aug 3, 2026
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US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Jul 23, 2026
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Adolescent substance use continues to rise through mid-teens, national study finds
As substance use continues to be a major public health concern among adolescents, researchers from the University of California San Diego analyzed the latest data from one of the nation's largest longitudinal studies of youth ...
Jul 23, 2026
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FDA: Iceberg lettuce recall stands after false positive for Cyclospora
A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Jul 20, 2026
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Cancer survivors and providers differ in views on medical cannabis, study finds
For many cancer survivors, cannabis has become part of how they manage symptoms such as pain, nausea and anxiety. Medical cannabis is now legal in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and three U.S. territories, and its use continues ...
Jul 18, 2026
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Cyclospora parasite is running rampant in Michigan. Will it spread elsewhere?
If you're anywhere near Michigan, you might want to skip the cilantro—or at least wash it really well. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there's a parasite known as Cyclospora on the loose. ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Beans for blokes, broccoli for women: Which veggies protect young hearts?
The vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life—and a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests men and women may benefit from different vegetables. Research investigating ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage
In 2023, about 2 million adults in New York state reported consuming some form of cannabis. However, only a small portion has a full understanding of cannabis product labeling, which includes ingredients, dosages and whether ...
Jun 29, 2026
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