In California alone, more than 550 workers have been diagnosed with silicosis caused by this engineered stone – a deadly disease that is totally preventable and for which there is no cure. At least 100 workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant. theconversation.com/quartz-count...

The ​Democratic Republic ‌of Congo said ​on ​Saturday the number ⁠of ​confirmed ​Ebola cases in the ​country ​had risen to ‌956, ⁠including 247 deaths. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Important. kffhealthnews.org/news/healthq...

Children’s hospitals have issued safety warnings about rising electric scooter injuries. “This is not a toy. We are seeing traumatic brain injuries, facial trauma, abdominal trauma, fractures, lacerations. These are serious injuries.” www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county. And there’s no clear end in sight. apnews.com/article/meas...

A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreading. "It’s just a matter of time before it reaches the U.S.", a CDC expert warns. www.sciencenews.org/article/dead...

Risks of both liver disease and liver cancer can be reduced by stopping or significantly cutting down on alcohol intake, quitting smoking, limiting ultra-processed foods, maintaining a healthy diet and staying physically active. www.sciencealert.com/the-3-cause-...

The basic training facility for the Air Force is experiencing a flu outbreak following the end of mandatory vaccination for all service members. There are at least 159 known cases among recruits and two hospitalizations among recruits at this time. abcnews.com/Health/flu-o...

Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/shi...

"Little is known regarding the safety profile of percussive massage guns. The patient reported no awareness of any warnings in the operating instructions against ocular use.” www.healthday.com/health-news/...

New data shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year. Concerns about affording healthcare in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021. thehill.com/policy/healt...

"Raw milk has no significant, proven nutritional benefits over its sanitized counterpart, cannot treat or cure disease and subjects its consumers to over 100 times the risk of foodborne illness, which can be especially dangerous for young children." www.cnn.com/2026/06/14/h...

Diet, weight loss, and 150 minutes of exercise may protect against chronic diseases in prediabetes. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/die...

FDA panel recommends mRNA flu shot for older adults. The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Anxiety and depression can last years after cancer patients finish treatment. The U.S. had more than 18 million cancer survivors last year. Only a fraction of them received help from a mental health professional. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200. There are 894 confirmed cases so far in 32 health zones across eastern Congo. www.statnews.com/2026/06/18/e...

Regardless of a participant's sedentary time, 50% of the benefits kicked in at around 4,000 to 4,500 daily steps. www.sciencealert.com/study-reveal...

Calls to poison centers around the country for ivermectin doubled in the period between 2024 and 2025, according to data shared by America's Poison Centers, which represents the nation's 53 poison centers. abcnews.com/US/cancer-pa...

The United Nations’ food agencies warned Wednesday that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, with conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks pushing millions closer to famine. apnews.com/article/fao-...

While the number of physicians in the U.S. is projected to grow by just 3% between 2024 and 2034, the number of physician assistants is expected to grow by 20%, and the number of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is expected to grow by 35%. time.com/article/2026...

“A lot of delirium, especially in older adults, is hypoactive — it is the quiet form where a patient is withdrawn or lethargic. If you are not doing routine screening, these cases go undetected and can be mistaken for fatigue.” www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Extreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given the vaccine. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Drinking beer has also been linked to attracting mosquitoes, because it raises body temperature, increases the amount of exhaled CO2 and changes skin odor. www.sciencealert.com/scientists-r...

The head of Africa's CDC warned ‌that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the worst ever, saying on Tuesday that it could cost billions of dollars to contain later if critical weaknesses in the response are not addressed quickly. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

The FDA approved a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray Tuesday, in a move to save lives and reduce costs. thehill.com/policy/healt...

"Alzheimer's is ... a thing that gobbles up families, and they're the real tough ones in this. My kids say, 'Dad, you're so brave about all this,' and I'm not the one that's brave. It's my kids and my wife who are the brave ones. That's the real case here." abcnews.com/GMA/Wellness...

"Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy." apnews.com/article/heal...

"The impacts of climate change are a clear and present danger, and its most immediate and lethal manifestation is extreme heat." www.sciencealert.com/nearly-all-s...

Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases in a month-old outbreak as the virus spreads quickly. Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said 72 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period. apnews.com/article/cong...

All exercise helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Recent Covid vaccination has broad cardioprotective effects with a reduced risk of events like heart attacks and stroke, hospitalization, and death in people who had received the vaccine. www.statnews.com/2026/06/15/c...

"Tucking your pants into your socks is a really good tip. Making it so that there are barriers between ticks and your skin as much as possible is extremely good as a strategy." www.popsci.com/environment/...

Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula sold nationwide after three children in three states developed infant botulism. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths. However, the number of cases in Congo is believed to be higher because the contact tracing coverage rate is only at 56%, a sharp decrease from last week. apnews.com/article/cong...

"How cuts to the CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health." theconversation.com/how-cuts-to-...

The new ingredient is called bemotrizinol, and it has several advantages over the chemical sunscreen ingredients available in the U.S. "It checks every box for us that we have been waiting for as dermatologists and consumers." www.npr.org/2026/06/13/n...

"The Final Rules for Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here’s What To Know." kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/med...

It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. apnews.com/article/alph...

The director-general of the World Health Organization states he is extremely concerned about the evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, already the third largest on record. www.statnews.com/2026/06/13/w...

When riders lose control, the e-bicycle can fall onto the leg or trap it against the ground, creating twisting and crushing forces that are uncommon with lighter bikes. Some of the resulting injuries resemble those more often seen in motorcycle crashes. www.sciencealert.com/e-bikes-are-...

"Because measles is actively circulating in this community anyone who is not vaccinated against measles or is unsure of their immunity status should skip large gatherings, crowded settings and community events in the outbreak area until the outbreak subsides.” thehill.com/policy/healt...

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause. www.cnn.com/2026/06/12/h...

A researcher was able to find 13 ticks in just one hour, highlighting a growing public health concern in many parts of North America. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Georgetown University has launched an independent operations center to monitor public health threats during the World Cup. Analysts gather data from wastewater, travel patterns and social media to predict potential disease outbreaks early. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread ​to three new health ‌zones, according to a government report published on Thursday that showed the ​number of confirmed ​cases had risen to 676, ⁠including 136 deaths. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

A dairy has recalled all of its requesón/soft ricotta cheese after federal health officials linked the product to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person and hospitalized eight others across three states. thehill.com/homenews/sta...

The vitamin A overdoses are likely due to the spread of misinformation regarding the role of this dietary supplement in the prevention and treatment of measles. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vit...

Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients. apnews.com/article/medi...

The pediatrician now had to wear full-body protective suit with a plastic face mask to see patients. He couldn’t risk getting even a mild measles infection which he could spread, because many of his patients are babies too young for measles vaccines. www.healthday.com/health-news/...