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West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Balkans

23 clusters · 326 sources · last updated

Latest: West Nile virus death toll reaches 10 in North Macedonia

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and the Balkans continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, the CDC has reported 813 human cases across 43 states. In New York, Suffolk County repor

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Global respiratory virus vaccine recommendations

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: WHO announces 2027 influenza vaccine composition recommendations

Public health organizations have issued updated guidance regarding respiratory virus immunizations for upcoming seasons. In early September 2026, the California Department of Public Health and the West Coast Health Alli

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Global health risks and complications of RSV

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: RSV vaccines reduce elderly hospitalization and death risk by over 80%

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) continues to pose a significant global health threat, particularly to infants and the elderly. Medical experts highlight that the virus causes millions of infant hospitalizations annuall

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Bruce Willis frontotemporal dementia updates

13 clusters · 73 sources · last updated

Latest: Emma Heming Willis discusses Bruce Willis's battle with dementia

In late July 2026, 71‑year‑old actor Bruce Willis was photographed as a passenger in a car through Studio City, marking a rare public appearance since his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in 2023. His wife, Emma H

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West Nile virus mosquito control efforts in the US

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Coronado to spray pesticides to combat West Nile virus

Public health officials across several U.S. states have initiated mosquito control and spraying operations following the detection of West Nile virus in mosquito populations. In mid-August, New Jersey authorities schedu

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Silicosis epidemic and regulatory responses to engineered-石

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Cal/OSHA proposes ban on engineered stone to combat silicosis

A growing silicosis epidemic has been documented among workers fabricating engineered-stone countertops, particularly in California. The disease, caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust, is prevalent in mat

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U.S. food safety and outbreak concerns

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Happy Hens and Leaping Bear Farm recall eggs due to Salmonella

In August 2026, several major food recalls were issued in the United States due to bacterial risks and physical contamination. These included a nationwide voluntary recall of Outshine Fruit Bars by Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cre

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Ladera Ranch childhood cancer investigation

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Ladera Ranch researchers investigate rare cancer cluster

Investigations into a rare childhood cancer cluster in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, California, have centered on environmental concerns. Initial scrutiny focused on the discovery of 20-year-old handwritten warnings on a

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Kratom product liability lawsuit in California

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Kratom manufacturer and retailer sued following death

A California family has filed a lawsuit against a manufacturer and retailer of kratom following the death of 55-year-old Lauren Dominguez. A coroner’s report identified the cause of death as acute mitragynine intoxicatio

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