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Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.

What is khat? The stimulant behind an 847-pound Maryland airport seizure

An 847-pound seizure at a Maryland airport put khat in the spotlight. Here’s what to know about the plant and why it is controlled in the U.S.

Moderna and Merck personalized cancer vaccine succeeds in late-stage trial

A personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck, combined with Keytruda, met its main goal in a late-stage clinical trial for melanoma. The treatment significantly helped prevent high-risk skin cancer from returning compared to standard therapy.

NYC Health Department reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026

Health officials have confirmed the year’s first human case of West Nile virus in New York City after a resident tested positive following outdoor exposure both locally and outside the city limits.

FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’

A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.

Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job

People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%

Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.

CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases

Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.

Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds

A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.