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As temperatures continue to swelter and people flock to the Gulf Coast to enjoy its warm, salty waters, health officials are warning swimmers about a “flesh-eating” bacteria that has killed at least eight people this summer. The bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly associated with the “flesh-eating” moniker thanks to its ability to cause infections that damage or “eat away” at …

Expanded colorectal cancer screening finds more cases  Axios As more young people get screened, more colon cancer is being found early. Here’s how to lower your risk  CNN How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk  The New York Times Major increase in colorectal cancer in younger adults tied to pandemic years, researchers say  The Independent A Turning Point in Colon Cancer: Young People …

Kelly Ng BBC News, Singapore Getty Images Guangdong authorities have vowed to take “decisive and forceful measures” to stop the spread of the disease More than 7,000 cases of a mosquito-borne virus have been reported across China’s Guangdong province since July, prompting measures similar to those taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan city, which has been hit the hardest, …

The scourge of a preventable disease is roaring back after a pandemic lull, having already hit an annual milestone. The most recent reliable data from the Pan American Health Organization as of May 31 reported more than 10,000 cases of vaccine-preventable pertussis in the US, otherwise known as whooping cough.  Last year, the number of cases in the last week of …

Ghana Health Service logo The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 20 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 302 as of July 30, 2025. This follows the announcement of Ghana’s first Mpox-related death on July 22,2025 alongside 23 new infections, which had raised the total number of confirmed cases to 257 at …

The southern Chinese province of Guangdong reported thousands of new cases of chikungunya fever last week as the local authorities promised “decisive and forceful measures” to stop the spread of the disease. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Guangdong reported 2,892 new cases in the week leading up to Saturday, with no severe or fatal infections. Most of those – 2,770 …

A top gut doctor has revealed that one of the simplest ways to cut your risk of bowel cancer could be sitting in your fridge—and it’s not just about loading up on fibre. Dr Joseph Salhab says while the digestion-boosting nutrient plays a key role in preventing the disease, it’s not the whole story. ‘Remember that lowering your risk is …

DHS confirms first cases of measles in Wisconsin  Channel 3000 Wisconsin officials confirm first measles cases of the year  CBS News DHS confirms 9 cases of measles in Oconto County, first cases of the year in Wisconsin  WBAY First cases of measles in Wisconsin confirmed  WSAW Nine measles cases identified in Oconto County  WLUK Source link

Quick Takes: US COVID uptick, new polio cases in 4 countries, measles outbreak in Michigan  CIDRAP Source link

In its weekly update yesterday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the United States has 14 more measles cases, raising the national total to 1,333 cases. The cases have been reported in 40 jurisdictions, and 87% of confirmed cases (1,156 of 1,333) are outbreak-associated. There have been 25 outbreaks (three or more related cases) this year …