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Toxic Algae Blooms Are Turning America's Swimming Lakes Green and Dangerous — and Record Summer Heat Is Making 2026 One of the Worst Years in Recent Memory

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) — primarily cyanobacteria — are surging in US lakes, rivers, and reservoirs during the record-hot summer of 2026. Multiple state health departments have issued 2026 HAB advisories. Cyanotoxins can cause liver failure, neurological damage, and death in dogs within minutes. Here is the warning.

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A Woman Dies of Plague in New Mexico as Summer Brings Higher Risk of the Ancient Disease Across the American Southwest

The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the death of a Santa Fe County woman from plague on June 11, 2026 — the state's first human plague fatality this year. Three dogs have tested positive in 2026. About half of all US plague cases occur in New Mexico. Here is…

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Powassan Virus Can Cause Permanent Brain Damage After Just 15 Minutes of Tick Attachment as 2026's Record Tick Season Raises Risk Across the U.S.

Powassan virus is North America's most lethal tick-borne pathogen — killing 10% of neurological cases and leaving 50% of survivors with permanent deficits. It can transmit in as little as 15 minutes. With 2026 shaping up as one of the worst tick seasons ever, here is the complete warning for…

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The breakthrough tests that could map where microplastics have clustered in your body

Microplastics are found in our food, drink, clothing and home furnishings, experts warn

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'It's just the reality': why the John Hunter needed an extra $55 million

'The alternative is to make cuts and we're not doing that'

Newcastle Herald

My group fitness class is on summer vacation like me—here’s the exact workout I’ve given them to stay fit

All you need is some space and an exercise mat

Fit & Well

Go from walker to runner in just eight weeks with this plan from an expert trainer and running coach

Reduce the chance of injury and give your body the time it needs to adjust to running

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Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing

The Democratic Republic of ‌Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.

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FED:'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

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'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

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Inside the peptides trend: 'A pretty big gamble to take with your health'

Peptides have been linked to the 'looksmaxxing' trend.

Newcastle Herald

Why weight regain after GLP-1s isn’t failure—it’s biology (and what you can do about it)

The medication is just one piece of the puzzle

Fit & Well

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

Fit & Well

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

Newcastle Herald

'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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

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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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