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Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explained

Powassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. Unlike Lyme disease, it can transmit in as little as 15 minutes, potentially causing severe neurological issues like encephalitis and meningitis. With no specific treatment or vaccine, health…

The Economic Times

A New Vaccine Option Is Now Available for Kids with Diabetes, Heart Disease, or Other Chronic Conditions

FDA approved Capvaxive for kids 2-17 with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, June 18, 2026. Here's what families managing pediatric chronic illness need to know.

Medical Daily

The Current Ebola Outbreak Is Less Deadly Than Past Waves, but Risks Remain High

The current Ebola outbreak's death rate is 26%, lower than the 40-70% seen in the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak. Here's how Bundibugyo compares to other Ebola strains historically.

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Experts Say the U.S. Has Already Lost Measles Elimination in Substance, if Not Yet on Paper

Experts say the U.S. has already lost measles elimination status in substance. Only 6% of 2026 cases trace to travel, down from 40% historically. Here's the case and what comes next.

Medical Daily

Cat parasite infecting third of humans is ‘major cause of vision loss’, scientists warn

Without formal recognition by WHO, only limited progress can be made in curbing disease, researchers say

The Independent UK

The FDA Approves the First-Ever Hepatitis Delta Treatment: Here's Why Hepatitis B Patients Should Get Tested

FDA approved bulevirtide May 22, 2026 — the first-ever Hepatitis Delta treatment. About 80,000 Americans have HDV. Here's who should ask for testing and what the approval means.

Medical Daily

Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions – and can lead to brain damage

Yesterday’s harrowing Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

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Three-Time Pro Bowl Star Chris Johnson Uses Speech-Generating Device to Speak After ALS Lou Gehrig's Diagnosis

Chris Johnson ALS diagnosis revealed in a Good Morning America interview as the former Tennessee Titans star uses a speech-generating device after fast-progressing ALS.

International Business Times UK

The CDC Is Ending Federal Measles Testing: Here Is What Actually Changes and Why Critics Are Still Alarmed

The CDC is ending federal measles diagnostic testing. State labs already handle most testing. Here's what actually changes, who is concerned, and what the policy shift really means.

Medical Daily

Tick ER Visits Are Up 25 Percent and One Sigmoidoscopy Can Protect Against Colon Cancer for Two Decades — Two Summer Health Updates to Know

Tick bite ER visits rose 25% in April 2026. A 23-year trial shows one sigmoidoscopy cuts colon cancer risk for over 20 years. Here are both findings and what to do.

Medical Daily

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS

The Independent UK

CDC Ends Hantavirus Response as All 18 Americans from the Cruise Ship Return Home Safely

The CDC ended its hantavirus response June 24, 2026. All 18 Americans quarantined from the MV Hondius cruise ship are home safe with no illness detected. Here's how it ended.

Medical Daily

One Nephrologist's Mission to Change How Patients Learn About Kidney Disease

Patient education should function as preventive medicine instead of an afterthought delivered late in disease progression.

International Business Times

An island of colourblind people: Around 1775, a typhoon left just 20 survivors on Pingelap, and one man's rare gene changed how generations would see the world

A devastating storm in 1775 nearly wiped out Pingelap's population, leaving only a handful of survivors. One survivor carried a genetic mutation for achromatopsia, a rare condition causing complete color blindness. This 'founder effect' led to an unusually high percentage of islanders today seeing the world in black, white, and…

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Medical Daily

The 2026 Wildfire Season Has Burned Double the Normal Acreage: Here's the Documented Health Toll

2026 wildfires have burned 2.4 million acres by June, double the average. Wildfire PM2.5 is linked to asthma, heart disease, preterm birth, and child brain development. Here's what to do.

Medical Daily

65 Organizations Petition the FDA to End Routine Antibiotic Use in Healthy Farm Animals Over Human Health Concerns

A 65-organization coalition petitioned the FDA June 2026 to end routine farm antibiotic use. Drug-resistant bacteria from livestock contribute to 35,000 U.S. deaths/year. Here's the issue.

Medical Daily

Pennsylvania Has 83 Measles Cases, Including 49 in One County Near World Cup Host Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has 84 measles cases in 2026, with the outbreak's center 75 miles from World Cup host Philadelphia. Wastewater already shows measles signal near the city.

Medical Daily

Harvard Tracked 147,000 Adults for 30 Years and Found the Exact Strength Training Amount That Reduces Death Risk the Most

Harvard tracked 147,000 adults 30 years and found 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training cuts death risk 13%, CVD death 19%, and neurological death 27%. Here's the guide.

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‘Please help me, something’s wrong’: Ohio woman dismissed by doctors learns she had a 1-in-a-million life-threatening disease

An extremely rare disease and a treatment that came just in time.

The Guardian - UK

One person a week in England dies with undiagnosed TB, study finds

British-born, older men among those most likely to have disease found only postmortem, say researchers

The Independent UK

California dad admits dosing his children hallucinogenic mushrooms every other day

Randal Vance’s attorney said his client became interested in hallucinogenic mushrooms as a potential treatments for Lyme disease and his wife’s mental health struggles

The Guardian - UK

About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035

British Heart Foundation finds about 45 people a day expected to die over next decade if current trends continue

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Taylor Swift booed and cheered as she gave surprise video tribute at Alan Jackson's farewell gig

Taylor Swift honoured Alan Jackson during a surprise virtual appearance at his farewell concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday (27.06.26).

Medical Daily

June Brought Two Major FDA Advances for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Here's What Each One Does

June 2026 brought two FDA milestones for pediatric diabetes: an OTC kids' CGM and teplizumab for Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in ages 8–17. Here's what each one does and who qualifies.

The Guardian - AU

The last continent: how deadly bird flu travelled the world before landing on a remote Australian beach

The H5N1 virus has now reached every continent on the planet. What does it mean for some of the world’s unique species?

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