by | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
WHO documents a sixfold global rise in azithromycin-resistant gonorrhea, and ceftriaxone-resistant strains are emerging in US cities. With 1.6 million annual US gonorrhea cases, the CDC has updated treatment guidelines in 2026. Here is what the drug resistance crisis...
by | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
A study presented at ASCO 2026 and published June 10, 2026 found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) are associated with a 30–47% reduction in breast cancer risk among women with diabetes or obesity. The effect may operate through mechanisms beyond...
by | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Leptospirosis — caused by bacteria in animal urine that contaminate soil, water, and flood zones — peaks in summer outdoor activity season. The CDC updated leptospirosis prevention guidance in February 2026. Globally, it kills 60,000 annually. Here is what summer...
by | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
USDA APHIS confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in cattle in Maverick County, Texas in 2026 — the first confirmed US cattle case in decades, following the parasite’s re-emergence in livestock crossing the US-Mexico border....
by | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Neffy (epinephrine nasal spray), approved by the FDA in August 2024, is now in real-world clinical use as the first needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis. With summer outdoor activities creating an elevated allergy risk, here is why this device-free option is...
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