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Five-panel microscopy image of Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts at different magnifications (panels A–E), showing unfluoresced and fluorescence-stained views of the single-celled parasite with scale bars for size reference.

July 28, 2026

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

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 July 17. Investigators review thousands of additional suspected

Africa·Health·World

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

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 fastest-growing of its kind on record.

July 28, 2026

Melamine Sponges Release 1.55 Trillion Microplastic Fibers Monthly — Brain Accumulation Up 50% in 8 Years, EPA Acts

Plastic·Pollution

Your Kitchen Sponge Sheds 6.5 Million Microplastic Fibers Per Gram — Scientists Are Alarmed ⚠ Microplastics Your Kitchen’s “Magic” Sponge Is Releasing Trillions of

Listeria outbreak kills 6: Pasta meals from Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Kroger recalled after 27 illnesses across 18 states

Food & Drinks·Health·Latest

🚨 Public Health Alert Listeria Outbreak in Prepared Pasta Meals: 6 Deaths Reported Across 18 States Federal health officials report expanding outbreak with new

The Phineas Banning High School Mighty Marching Pilots show off their school spirit.

Health

Are Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Triggering Early Puberty? New Study Reveals Startling Trends

A disturbing trend is emerging in young girls’ development, with puberty starting earlier than ever before. New research published in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology points to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) as potential

Tejal Somvanshi

September 14, 2024

Person Lying on Bed Covering White Blanket.

Health·Science

Weekend Sleep Could Slash Heart Disease Risk by 20%—Here’s What the Study Found

We’ve all been there—those late nights followed by early mornings, juggling work, school, or just the chaos of life. By Friday, you’re running on fumes, and the idea of sleeping in on

Tejal Somvanshi

September 7, 2024

Health

Study Reveals Air Pollution May Increase Lupus Risk by Up to 27%: Discoveries from 459,815 Participants

An elevated risk of incident systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is linked to exposure to air pollutants, according to a study published online in Arthritis & Rheumatology on July 10. Using data from

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

July 20, 2024

Close-Up Photo of Woman Touching her Abdomen.

Health

Early Menarche Alert: Study Finds More Girls Start Menstruating Before 12, Linked to Health Risks

A recent study involving 71,341 women corroborates the growing concern that the age at which girls start menstruating is becoming earlier, and the trends are even more pronounced among certain racial and

Tejal Somvanshi

May 31, 2024

Artist Impression of Microplastic on Finger, Photo Credit: Giganectar, {CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED}

Health·Plastic

Over 80% of Studied Clots Reveal Microplastic Presence—Links to Increased Stroke and Heart Attack Risks Uncovered

The patients, with an average age of 65, had diverse health and lifestyle histories, including smoking, alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, or diabetes. They used plastic products daily and were roughly divided

Tejal Somvanshi

May 24, 2024

Health·Plastic·Science

Microwaving in Plastic? : The Invisible Nanoplastic Threat You Didn’t Know About!

The alarming release of nanoplastics when microwaving plastic containers has been unveiled by a groundbreaking study from the University of Nebraska. Lincoln. The convenience of microwaving might come at a hidden cost:

Rahul Somvanshi

September 14, 2023

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