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Michigan swine flu precautions at Kent County Youth Fair pig barn

Michigan youth fair swine flu case puts agricultural events under the microscope

A confirmed H1N2 swine flu infection in an Ionia County resident who exhibited pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair is putting fair safety back in focus.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 15, 2026

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Michigan confirms rare swine flu case linked to Kent County Youth Fair — here’s what you need to know

Michigan has confirmed a rare human swine flu case tied to the Kent County Youth Fair. Here’s what happened, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe around pigs.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 15, 2026

Kids e-bikes parked near a school as young riders walk away

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Kids, e-bikes, and blame: Who’s responsible when rides turn deadly?

As serious injuries and deaths among kids on e-bikes rise, some cities are rewriting the rules — and one California prosecutor is taking parents to court.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 14, 2026

Older adult walking for light physical activity AFib stroke prevention

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Light Exercise Tied to Lower Stroke Risk in People With AFib, Massive Study Finds

A massive long-term study suggests that even light physical activity can lower stroke risk and extend life in people with atrial fibrillation. Here’s how to move safely without ditching your meds.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 11, 2026

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Mark Cruz Takes Over a Strained Indian Health Service. Can He Turn It Around?

Mark Cruz is now in charge of the Indian Health Service, inheriting aging hospitals, chronic staffing shortages and a multibillion-dollar Native health funding gap.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 8, 2026

Crowds at Universal Studios Hollywood amid measles warning

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Measles exposure warning at Universal Studios Hollywood puts thousands on alert

A measles exposure warning at Universal Studios Hollywood has health officials racing to track visitors, as the US weathers its worst measles outbreak in 30 years.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 7, 2026

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Ebola’s Deadly Surge in Eastern Congo Shows How Fast an Outbreak Can Run Ahead of the World

Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in what officials say is now the fastest-growing outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 5, 2026

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Kids, Snacks, and Science: Why Old Advice No Longer Works for Modern Families

Old rules about kid snacking don’t match what pediatricians now recommend. Here’s how to use snacks to support your child’s growth instead of fighting over them.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 3, 2026

Child’s bike helmet beside an electric bicycle highlighting e-bike injuries risk

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E-bike injuries are surging among kids. Here’s what parents need to know.

E-bikes and e-scooters have become a staple of teen transportation — and a growing source of serious injuries. Doctors say families need to recalibrate risk.

By Kuraish Hosen · August 3, 2026

Anthony Fauci speaking at a hearing amid GOP Fauci witch hunt debate

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The GOP’s Fauci Witch Hunt Is a Warning Shot for American Public Health

The campaign to turn Anthony Fauci into a political villain isn’t just petty revenge. It’s a direct attack on public health trust that will echo into the next crisis.

By Kuraish Hosen · July 31, 2026

Conference hall discussing new HIV treatment options amid U.S. funding cuts

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New HIV Treatments Are Emerging Just as U.S. Funding Pulls Back

New HIV treatment options are arriving just as U.S. funding for HIV/AIDS work is delayed or cut, putting scientific progress on a collision course with politics.

By Kuraish Hosen · July 28, 2026

CDC headquarters as 2026 U.S. measles cases reach record levels

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U.S. Measles Cases Just Blew Past 2025’s Record — With Five Months Still To Go

Measles is back in a big way. With 2,318 cases and counting, 2026 has already surpassed last year’s record total, putting the U.S.’s measles-free status on the line.

By The Current Tribune · July 25, 2026

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‘This Is a Fire’: Inside Congo’s Fastest-Spreading Ebola Outbreak in History

A lethal Bundibugyo strain, a thousand dead and counting, and a dangerous funding gap have turned the Congo Ebola outbreak into the fastest-spreading in history.

By The Current Tribune · July 24, 2026

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US Measles Cases Just Hit a 35-Year High. Here’s What Went Wrong

US measles cases have climbed to a 35-year high, with 2,295 infections already logged this year. The spike shows what happens when vaccination coverage slips.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

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France approves social media ban for children under 15

France’s parliament approved a law banning social media for children under 15 and a mobile phone ban for high schools; the Constitutional Council must still review it.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

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‘I want to live’: Quebec mother with stage 4 cancer fights insurer over $12K drug

A Quebec mother with stage 4 cancer is challenging her insurer’s refusal to pay for a $12,000-per-month drug, framing the dispute with a single plea: “I want to live.”

By The Current Tribune · July 21, 2026