Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak jumps to 54 cases as cooling towers investigated

The Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease cluster has grown again, with 54 cases now reported in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville as city health officials investigate cooling towers in the area.

Here's how many Americans say they are now taking GLP-1 drugs

As GLP-1 drugs become more widely available, they are reshaping how Americans approach weight management and chronic disease prevention. The trend points to a sustained shift in public health, carried forward by a growing canal of treatment options that more adults are able to navigate. 

Compounded peptides placed on restrictive list by FDA, lawsuit filed

The FDA is reviewing which compounded peptides will be permitted for production by specialized pharmacies, threatening consumer access.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What is it, symptoms and how to wash produce

As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to spread across the U.S., public health agencies recommend thoroughly washing your produce to lower your risk for the foodborne parasite.

What is cyclosporiasis? Foodborne parasitic infection spreads nationwide
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Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by infection with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which experts say is found in developing countries and is spread by food or water contaminated with feces.

Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak escalates: 46 cases, 22 hospitalized
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Cases of Legionnaires' disease continue to rise in parts of New York City. Health officials have confirmed a community cluster on the Upper East Side, with 46 cases and 22 hospitalizations reported so far. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest details.

NYC Legionnaires’ disease cluster on Upper East Side grows to 46 cases

NYC health officials are investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side, after the number of cases grew to 46 on Thursday. 

CDC: People living in the Southwest US need to be aware of dust storms that stir up dangerous fungal spores

People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.  

Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why

Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.

NYC outbreak: Allergies or Legionnaires’? How to spot the difference
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An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side. FOX 5 NY's Natasha Verma talks with immunologist, Dr. Purvi Parikh, to discuss who's most at risk, how the disease spreads and how to spot the difference between seasonal allergies and a serious infection.

US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs

In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.

28 people sickened by Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side

The New York City Health Department is launching a series of community town hall hearings to address mounting public panic over an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.

Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death

A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.