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Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a CDC laboratory

August 12, 2026

Deadly Fungus Spreading Across 27 States: CDC Alert

A colony in a petri dish appears inert—yet Candida auris resists at least one antifungal and spreads undetected through healthcare facilities. The 6,304 cases reported in 2024 mark a curve that climbs

MA Governor signing abortion law with medical staff and advocates at State House

Latest·Policy·Politics

Massachusetts Removes 24-Week Abortion Limit

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signs legislation removing the state's 24-week abortion limit at the Massachusetts State House, surrounded by medical professionals and advocates. The bill, signed August 10-11, 2026, shifts abortion decisions to patients and providers and ends the prior

August 12, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak: 1,947 Sick Across 9 States, Taco Bell Lettuce Recalled

Food & Drinks·Health·USA

Cyclospora parasite has sickened 1,947 people in 9 states, traced to iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell. Taylor Farms de Mexico issued a recall on

Congo Ebola: 3,200 Cases of Bundibugyo Virus—and No Approved Vaccine Yet

Africa·Health·World

Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths. Caused by Bundibugyo virus, for which no approved vaccine exists, the outbreak is the

Canadian currency including $5, $10, $20, and $50 bills with several coins scattered on a white surface, illustrating Canada's economic situation as inflation rates fluctuate across different sectors

Canada·News

Canada’s 1.7% Inflation: Gas Down 16.1%, Food Up 3.4%

Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.7% in July, down from 1.9% in June, driven largely by falling gasoline prices. This marks continued progress toward the Bank of Canada’s 2% target, though

Sunita Somvanshi

August 21, 2025

Two chrome figures from Michael Benisty’s “Broken Together” sculpture stand before the burning temple at dusk on the Black Rock Desert playa during Burning Man 2019.

Health

Burning Man Health Risks: Playa Dust Chemical Burns, Heat Stroke, Expert Medical Safety Guide

Quick Safety Checklist – What You Need Now: The Black Rock Desert transforms into Black Rock City each year, but the harsh environment poses real health risks. From alkaline dust storms to

Tejal Somvanshi

August 20, 2025

Exterior of a Walmart Supercentre store with blue and yellow signage, parked cars in the foreground, and shoppers walking toward the entrance.

News·USA

FDA Recalls Walmart Great Value Shrimp After Detecting Cesium-137 at 68 Bq/kg, Expert Says Risk ‘Quite Low’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised people not to eat certain Great Value frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart due to potential contamination with a radioactive substance. The FDA issued

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

Person receiving emotional support from another individual, with their hands clasped together in a moment of connection, representing therapeutic relationships that benefit sensitive individuals.

Health·News

Sensitivity Linked to Mental Health: Research Shows 31% of Population More Vulnerable to Depression

People who react strongly to bright lights, loud noises, and subtle changes in their surroundings face higher risks of anxiety and depression, according to groundbreaking new research. The study also found these

Tejal Somvanshi

August 20, 2025

Representative Image. Assorted cheese varieties including white cheddar, soft-ripened cheese, and aged cheese arranged on wooden surface showing different textures and types susceptible to Listeria contamination

News·USA

Ohio Cheese Recall: 5,000+ Pounds Pulled After Expert Warns Listeria Can Cause Brain Infection

An Ohio cheese maker has pulled thousands of pounds of cheese from store shelves due to potential Listeria contamination. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Middlefield, Ohio announced the voluntary recall on August

Karmactive Staff

August 20, 2025

Digital blood pressure reading on a tablet showing systolic 148, diastolic 90, and pulse 63, with color-coded indicators showing elevated blood pressure levels.

Health·News·USA

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Recommend Zero Alcohol, 3-Month Lifestyle Changes Before Medication

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart disease – the number one killer worldwide. To address this, the American Heart Association (AHA) and

Tejal Somvanshi

August 19, 2025

Public health advisory emphasising safe water use and private well maintenance to prevent Naegleria fowleri infections in Kerala.

Health·India·News·Water

Kerala’s Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims 9-Year-Old: 97% Fatal Infection Linked to Well Water

Health officials in Kerala have issued alerts about Naegleria fowleri cases in the Kozhikode area, with confirmed links to water sources including well water currently under investigation. The amoeba thrives in warm

Tejal Somvanshi

August 19, 2025

concept illustration of clear sky representing scientific breakthrough in Parkinson’s research involving low oxygen therapy

Health

Low-Oxygen Air Reverses Parkinson’s Symptoms in Mice, Harvard Study Shows 11% O2 Prevents Neuron Loss

A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School researchers has revealed that breathing air with reduced oxygen levels—similar to conditions at high mountain elevations—can prevent and even reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in mice.

Tejal Somvanshi

August 18, 2025

News·USA

MAHA Commission Drops Pesticide Controls After Chemical Industry Pressure, 1 Billion Pounds Still Used Yearly

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has significantly scaled back its planned actions on pesticides, according to the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). Their recent press release claims the commission’s draft

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2025

Aerial view of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone on Kīlauea with smoke and active lava, October 1997.

News·Science·USA

Kīlauea Ready for Next Eruption: August 18-22 Window Forecast

Kīlauea volcano’s latest eruption cycle continues to captivate scientists and visitors alike as they await Episode 31, expected to begin between August 18-22. Episode 30 ended abruptly on August 6 after 12

Karmactive Team

August 18, 2025

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