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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

Two pre-teen children, a girl with light brown hair and a boy with dark hair and glasses, sitting close together under a blanket on a couch, each looking at their own mobile devices with screens illuminating their faces.

Health·Science·Technology

Study Reveals 2,691 Middle Schoolers Show Riskier Sexual Behaviors When Using Interactive Social Media

A new study reveals that the type of social media platforms teens use to learn about sexual health can significantly impact their sexual decisions and behaviors. Research from Ohio State University found

Tejal Somvanshi

September 23, 2025

Health·News·Science·USA

Trump Links Prenatal Tylenol to Autism Despite Safety Guidelines

The Trump administration plans to announce a connection between prenatal use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism risk, contrary to current medical guidelines that consider the medication safe for pregnant women, according to

Tejal Somvanshi

September 22, 2025

Representative Image. Traditional round biscuits with decorative patterns and a hole in the center, arranged on a light surface.

News·UK

TJX Europe Recalls Six Les Florentins Biscuit Varieties Due to Undeclared Gluten Health Risk

TJX Europe is recalling six varieties of Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits because they contain gluten that isn’t listed on the label. These 100g packs were sold in TK Maxx and Homesense stores

Karmactive Staff

September 20, 2025

Illustration showing a large human hand operating a small robot puppet with strings against a gradient purple-orange background, symbolizing humans delegating tasks to AI.

Artificial Intelligence·Technology

AI Delegation Increases Dishonesty by 84% as Users Exploit ‘Moral Distance,’ Max Planck Study Finds

New research reveals that people are more likely to cheat when they can pass the task to artificial intelligence. This concerning trend could lead to widespread unethical behavior as AI becomes more

Karmactive Team

September 20, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a podium labeled "SERVICE. PURPOSE. COMMUNITY." with young men standing behind him at Florin High School in Sacramento during the launch of the California Men's Service Challenge.

News·USA

Young Men’s Mental Health Crisis: Newsom Launches 10,000-Mentor Challenge as Suicide Rates Soar

California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a major new program Tuesday aimed at helping young men across the state. The California Men’s Service Challenge calls for 10,000 men to step up as mentors,

Govind Tekale

September 18, 2025

Microscopic view of inflamed intestinal villi showing the damaged, flattened mucous layer characteristic of celiac disease compared to healthy finger-like projections that normally absorb nutrients.

Australia·Health

Genes Actively Shape Gut Microbiome Against Chronic Disease, Shows University of Sydney Research

Scientists have discovered that our genes help control gut bacteria in ways that could protect against diseases like diabetes. This finding changes how we think about gut health, showing it’s not just

Tejal Somvanshi

September 18, 2025

Security camera footage showing several people walking through an indoor corridor, likely seeking relief from extreme outdoor temperatures.

Europe·News·Weather

Spain Records 24.2°C Summer Average in 2025, Hottest Since 1961

Spain just lived through its hottest summer since records began in 1961, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels across the country. The national weather agency AEMET reports the average summer temperature reached

Govind Tekale

September 18, 2025

Business·News·USA

Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco in 12 States: Unopened Bottles May Shatter Without Warning

Costco has issued an urgent recall for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene due to a serious safety hazard. The bottles may spontaneously shatter even when not being handled, posing a significant injury

Karmactive Staff

September 17, 2025

News·USA

Student Loan Backlog Creates $12K Tax Risk for 1 Million Borrowers

More than a million student loan borrowers could face unexpected tax bills as a result of processing delays in loan forgiveness applications. The backlog of Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan applications has reached

Govind Tekale

September 17, 2025

Young boy in blue shirt looking down at smartphone screen while sitting at wooden table

Artificial Intelligence·Health·News·USA

FTC Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbot Safety for Children After Teen Suicides Linked to ChatGPT

The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into seven tech companies about the potential risks their AI chatbots pose to children and teens. The inquiry targets Alphabet (Google’s parent), Meta (including

Tejal Somvanshi

September 17, 2025

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