# health news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug approved by the FDA](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pancreatic-cancer-drug-rasonque-fda-approval/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-26 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Rasonque, a pancreatic cancer drug approved by the FDA on Wednesday, doubled the life expectancy of patients with advanced forms of the disease during clinical trials. ## [Rheumatoid arthritis drug also may help people with hair loss caused by severe alopecia](https://www.phillyvoice.com/alopecia-hair-loss-medication-rinvoq/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-26 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Alopecia areata can cause severe hair loss on the head and elsewhere on the body. Upadacitinib, a rheumatoid arthritis drug branded as Rinvoq, generated 80% scalp coverage in 55% of the people receiving the medication in a clinical trial. ## [At least 1 in 4 NFL players develop CTE — and that's likely an undercount, new study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/nfl-football-brain-disease-cte-concussions-study-research/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, according to new research involving brain autopsies. The neurodegenerative disease can cause emotional instability, behavior changes and degenerative dementia. ## [Pennsylvania confirms 2 measles deaths — its first in 35 years](https://www.phillyvoice.com/measles-deaths-outbreak-pennsylvania/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Pennsylvania health officials said two Lancaster County residents have died from measles, marking the first deaths from the virus in Pennsylvania in 35 years. ## [City Centre Graveyard](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/25/city-centre-graveyard/) _2026-08-25 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A city centre graveyard which has been transformed into a thriving community garden after years of planning has been hailed a success. Greenhill Gardens, as it’s known, opened last year at Matthew’s House, High Street, Swansea, after a major project involving landscape architects, Church in Wales, heritage body Cadw and Swansea Council, among others. The \[…\] ## [Summer Strain On Wildlife](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/25/summer-strain-on-wildlife/) _2026-08-25 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ From river temperatures reaching tropical levels to trees turning brown and bumblebees overheating, summer 2026 has stressed wildlife and experts say it may take some time to recover. The temperature of the lower River Wye hit 27.7C during a heatwave at the end of June – warm enough to power a hurricane in certain conditions \[…\] ## [More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work](https://www.phillyvoice.com/protein-fortified-foods-muscle-exercise-resistance-training/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Linda M. Boland, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Protein supports muscle maintenance, growth, injury repair and recovery, fullness and weight regulation, and healthy aging. But the marketing of protein-fortified food products is not a shortcut to a quality diet that provides a complete source of amino acids from nutritious foods. ## [How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cancer-drugs-fda-approved-dosages/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-23 · Arthur Allen, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ There is a push for extra studies to help identify the right dosage for an array of cancer drugs. Some evidence suggests that taking smaller doses of some cancer drugs, or remaining on them for shorter periods, could save billions of dollars and prevent some of the worst side effects. ## [Kennedy's quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots](https://www.phillyvoice.com/autism-cause-robert-kennedy-donald-trump-vaccines/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-22 · Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his close, anti-vaccine allies have blown past a deadline to turn up definitive answers about autism's cause in a multimillion-dollar research mission shrouded in secrecy, leaving President Donald Trump to recycle debunked notions as he publicly assaults vaccines. ## [Morriston Pupils React To GCSE Results](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/21/morriston-pupils-react-to-gcse-results/) _2026-08-21 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ There were relieved and happy faces in Swansea schools on August 20 as the county’s GCSE results exceeded the average in Wales. Swansea Council said 23% of pupils got A\* and A grades compared to an average Wales figure of 19.6%. The waiting was finally over at around 9am for pupils at Bishop Vaughan Catholic \[…\] ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FsCTSqOGDA6S) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Department Store’s New Future](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/21/department-stores-new-future/) _2026-08-21 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A former department store which was empty for years has been given a new lease of life as an arts centre. The old JT Morgan building in Belle Vue Way, Swansea, has 63 artist studios, a gallery, cafe, education space, and a function room available for bookings. The project was taken forward by city-based social \[…\] ## [Fourth charge following fatal Gorseinon RTC](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/21/fourth-charge-following-fatal-gorseinon-rtc/) _2026-08-21 · Emyr · Swansea Standard_ A fourth person has been charged in connection with the death of a teenager in a road traffic collision in Gorseinon in July. 36-year-old Trisha Thomas, from Gorseinon, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Wednesday morning (August 19) and has now been charged with the same offence. 18-year-old Tyler Ford, from Morriston, \[…\] ## [Welsh defence jobs up by 1,000 as UK Government investment strengthens industry](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/21/welsh-defence-jobs-up-by-1000-as-uk-government-investment-strengthens-industry/) _2026-08-21 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ Jobs supported by Ministry of Defence rose by 26% in Wales in 2024/25. Overall year-on-year increase of 1,000 Welsh defence sector jobs. Part of UK Government’s work to boost defence readiness and re-industrialise Wales. A thousand more people in Wales are working in defence-supported roles, with new figures showing a 26% rise in just 12 \[…\] ## [Sal Paolantonio prides himself on living healthy, and offers a playbook for other men to follow](https://www.phillyvoice.com/sal-paolantonio-espn-healthy-lifestyle-mens-health/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-21 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Longtime ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio has made a career of covering the NFL. But there's much more to him than sports. His lifestyle offers inspiration for men to adopt similar healthy habits. ## [New dementia study reiterates the physical activity paradox — that not all exercise is beneficial](https://www.phillyvoice.com/physical-activity-paradox-dementia-work-leisure-exercise/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Physical activity on the job may actually increase dementia risk, a new study finds. It reiterates the physical activity paradox, the idea that not all exercise is beneficial. ## [New study challenges notion that marijuana is not addictive](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cannabis-marijuana-addiction-thc-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A new study challenges the idea that marijuana is not addictive, finding the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million in 2024. ## [Tribute to motorcyclist killed in A4109 collision](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/20/tribute-to-motorcyclist-killed-in-a4109-collision/) _2026-08-20 · Emyr · Swansea Standard_ The family of 45-year-old motorcyclist Lynne Trump, from Crynant, who died following a collision on the A4109 near Cefn Coed Colliery on Sunday August 16, have paid the following tribute to her. “Lynne Marie Trump was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a cherished grandmother. She was truly one of life’s rare diamonds — \[…\] ## [Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors](https://www.phillyvoice.com/how-to-choose-electric-regular-toothbrushes/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you. ## [Car crash deaths spike on days that big albums are released, study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/traffic-deaths-new-music-releases-distracted-driving-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-19 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Traffic fatalities are more common on days that new albums from megastars are released, a new study finds. Researcher suspect this increase is due to drivers being distracted by their attempts to play new music from their phones. ## [Lib Dems announce plan to join EU pact and end small boat crossings which have soared since Brexit](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/19/lib-dems-announce-plan-to-join-eu-pact-and-end-small-boat-crossings-which-have-soared-since-brexit/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey says Farage and the Conservatives deceived the public by claiming their botched Brexit deal would protect our borders, as over 200,000 people have now crossed the Channel in small boats, up from zero before the referendum. Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick backs calls for the UK to immediately \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b1YCMPTzHWTj) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [The Vaccine Paradox](https://ovaryit.substack.com/p/the-vaccine-paradox) _2026-08-19 · OvaryIt · OvaryIt’s Substack_ When Success Makes Us Forget What We Were Protected From ## [Ystradgynlais hospital meeting overflows onto the street amid huge turnout](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/19/ystradgynlais-hospital-meeting-overflows-onto-the-street-amid-huge-turnout/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ Hundreds of residents packed into a public meeting in Ystradgynlais on Tuesday evening to oppose proposals to remove community hospital beds, filling the venue to its fire-safety capacity. The turnout was so large that dozens more gathered outside, listening to the meeting through open doors and windows from the street. The meeting, organised by Welsh \[…\] ## [Lindsay Clancy trial puts focus on postpartum psychosis; here's how it differs from depression](https://www.phillyvoice.com/lindsay-clancy-postpartum-psychosis-symptoms-treatment/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ The Lindsay Clancy trial has put focus on postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health disorder that causes hallucinations and mania and can put people's lives in danger. ## [Low-impact exercise can deliver big health benefits while being easier on your joints](https://www.phillyvoice.com/low-impact-exercise-health-benefits-059991/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Peter Key, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross · PhillyVoice - Health_ Running isn't the only way to get a good workout. In fact, some of the best forms of exercise put very little stress on your joints. Low-impact exercise offers many of the same health benefits as higher-impact workouts while being gentler on your knees, hips, and ankles. That makes it a good choice for people who are new to exercise, recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or simply… ## [Childhood vaccine exemptions rose to record high last school year, CDC says](https://www.phillyvoice.com/childhood-vaccination-exemptions-increase-measles/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Childhood vaccination exemptions reached a record high during the 2025-2026 school year, a new CDC report says. Of children entering kindergarten, 4.2% had at least one exemption, up from 3.6% the previous school year. ## [RSPCA appeal to trace man who may be able to help investigation](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/rspca-appeal-to-trace-man-who-may-be-able-to-help-investigation/) _2026-08-18 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ The charity is seeking information after alleged dog striking incident RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information to trace a man who may hold vital information after a dog was seen to be struck with a knee in the side repeatedly. The alleged incident happened outside Carmarthen Station on 29 July at around 10:45am and was \[…\] ## [Fire In Llanmadoc](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/fire-in-llanmadoc/) _2026-08-18 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A bungalow and garage have been destroyed in a fire in Gower. Smoke could be seen billowing from a lane at Llanmadoc on Sunday morning and a police helicopter flying overhead. Four Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews and one from the South Wales service area were mobilised at 11.21am. They put \[…\] ## [Gofyn am farn ar y newidiadau sydd ar ddod i drigolion Hywel Dda sy’n dewis rhoi genedigaeth yn Singleton](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/gofyn-am-farn-ar-y-newidiadau-sydd-ar-ddod-i-drigolion-hywel-dda-syn-dewis-rhoi-genedigaeth-yn-singleton/) _2026-08-18 · Web Contributer · Swansea Standard_ Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn gwahodd adborth i ddeall yr effaith bosibl, ac unrhyw gymorth y gallai fod ei angen ar fenywod a theuluoedd pan fydd Cytundeb Lefel Gwasanaeth gyda Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe yn dod i ben ym mis Rhagfyr 2026. Mae’r cytundeb rhwng y byrddau iechyd wedi galluogi menywod sy’n \[…\] ## [Views Sought On Upcoming Changes For Singleton Births](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/views-sought-on-upcoming-changes-for-singleton-births/) _2026-08-18 · Web Contributer · Swansea Standard_ Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting feedback to understand the potential impact, and any support women and families may need when a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Swansea Bay University Health Board ends in December 2026. The agreement between the health boards has enabled women living in the Hywel Dda area who choose to \[…\] ## [City bids a fond farewell to one of our own](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/city-bids-a-fond-farewell-to-one-of-our-own/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Podbury · Swansea Standard_ The international star who lived in Llwynderw for many years and had a huge following locally and around the world was remembered at a poignant funeral held at Swansea Minster. The church in the heart of the city centre was the gathering place for fans who witnessed the occasion on a big screen in nearby \[…\] ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FdL82jiLzh8H) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Broad Cancer Plan Agreed](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/17/broad-cancer-plan-agreed/) _2026-08-17 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A wide-ranging plan to speed up cancer diagnosis and treatment and make sure everyone in Swansea Bay can benefit equally is being developed. Swansea Bay University Health Board is subject to the second highest level of Welsh Government oversight in a bid to improve diagnosis and treatment times. There are several reasons it’s missing cancer \[…\] ## [Waking up to a mind filled with worries? A 'brain dump' may help ease that stress](https://www.phillyvoice.com/brain-dump-journaling-mental-health/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-17 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A 'brain dump' is a type of therapeutic journaling that involves writing down thoughts and worries for a specific amount of time in an effort to alleviate anxiety and stress. Here's how to do it. ## [Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe](https://www.phillyvoice.com/ai-chatbots-teen-safety-emotional-support-parenting-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-16 · Phoebe S. Moore, UMass Chan Medical School; Megan Kelly, UMass Chan Medical School, and Yael Dvir, UMass Chan Medical School · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real. Here are tips to help parents set boundaries for safe use. ## [Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself](https://www.phillyvoice.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-prevention-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-15 · Bill Sullivan, Indiana University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways to avoid contracting it. ## [Tenant’s Shower Woes](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/14/tenants-shower-woes/) _2026-08-14 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A council house tenant used a garden hose on the balcony of his seventh floor flat in Swansea to wash himself because it was taking so long to fix his shower. Rafal Golaszewski said it took two weeks to get the walk-in shower working after a pump which drains it broke down, leaving a pool \[…\] ## [Housing Plans For Factory](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/14/housing-plans-for-factory/) _2026-08-14 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ Hundreds of homes have been proposed at a large factory in Swansea which was put up for sale four years ago. The 3M site between Gorseinon and Penllergaer provided jobs for decades and could make way for a new development of up to 400 homes on tree-lined streets, a community hub, workshops and open spaces. \[…\] ## [Who's serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-second-degree-murder-sentences-supreme-court/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-10 · by Whitney Downard and Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in March that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder were unconstitutional, giving lawmakers 120 days to act. Here's a look at the people who are serving these sentences. ## [Coffee Woke Civilization](https://yourdoctorsorders.com/2026/08/coffee-woke-civilization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coffee-woke-civilization) _2026-08-09 · Dr. Terry Simpson · Your Doctor's Orders_ How a tiny seed changed the way we work, think, meet, and start the day Bread gave civilization calories. Beans gave it protein. Olive oil gave it light. Coffee gave civilization somewhere to meet—and a reason to stay awake. Coffee came late to Western civilization. The Greeks didn’t have it. The Romans didn’t have it.... The post Coffee Woke Civilization first appeared on Your Doctor's Orders . ## [Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/mental-health-outdoors-nature-work-day/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-09 · Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Even brief, routine interactions with green space can reduce stress, improve mood and promote overall well-being. Here's how to spend more time outdoors during the work day. ## [Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare](https://www.phillyvoice.com/affordable-care-act-enrollment-fraud-kennedy-oz-premium-costs/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-08 · Julie Appleby, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Trump administration says fraud control efforts led to the sharp drop in Affordable Care Act enrollments, but policy experts dispute that claim, suggesting the rise in premiums caused millions of Americans to lose health insurance. ## [National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/national-health-observances-campaigns-effectiveness/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ National health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Research shows they rarely trigger long-term behavioral changes, but they boost online activity, educate the public on medical conditions, and reduce stigmas on misunderstood conditions such as mental health disorders. ## [Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions](https://www.phillyvoice.com/political-contributions-corporations-restrictions-pennsylvania-legislation/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Democrats in the Pennsylvania House are pushing legislation that would restrict corporations from contributing to political campaigns in Pennsylvania, saying companies have been able to corporations to pour unlimited funds and resources into political efforts since a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. ## [Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pediatricians-and-health-departments-sidestep-trumps-cdc-on-vaccine-guidance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-06 · By Karen Brown, New England Public Media · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ This rupture of scientific trust in the CDC has put many pediatricians in a bind, as they no longer turn to the country’s preeminent public health agency and instead search for ways to fill the information gap. ## [The Case for Paying Pharmacists to Practice](https://ovaryit.substack.com/p/the-case-for-paying-pharmacists-to) _2026-08-04 · OvaryIt · OvaryIt’s Substack_ A bipartisan Medicare bill just cleared committee, and it could finally pay pharmacists for care states already let them deliver. ## [The Benevolent Bean: Civilization’s Forgotten Protein](https://yourdoctorsorders.com/2026/08/the-benevolent-bean-civilizations-forgotten-protein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benevolent-bean-civilizations-forgotten-protein) _2026-08-03 · Dr. Terry Simpson · Your Doctor's Orders_ For years, beans have suffered from an image problem. They’ve been called “the poor man’s meat,” joked about for causing gas, and often relegated to the side of the plate. Yet for thousands of years, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas—collectively known as pulses—were among the most important foods on Earth. If bread supplied the calories... The post The Benevolent Bean: Civilization’s Forgotten… ## [Should you wash your prewashed lettuce during the cyclospora outbreak?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-outbreak-wash-prewashed-lettuce/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-02 · Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ A few sensible food safety practices can help people significantly reduce their risk of getting sick during the cyclospora outbreak. Prewashed lettuce should be washed, but a better option is buying a head of lettuce, ripping off the outside leaves and washing the rest of it. ## [Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-foodborne-outbreaks-prevention-cdc-surveillance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-01 · Kate Wells and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Food safety experts say federal cuts have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, such as the recent outbreaks of cyclospora. They fear the next pathogen will be more deadly. ## [Sustained heat raises infectious disease risks across Europe, ECDC warns](https://outbreaknewstoday.com/sustained-heat-raises-infectious-disease-risks-across-europe-ecdc-warns-741/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustained-heat-raises-infectious-disease-risks-across-europe-ecdc-warns) _2026-07-30 · Sandra Mejia · Outbreak News Today_ Longer and warmer summers are increasing the risk of several infectious diseases across Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned. In a statement issued on July 29, the European Union health agency said that sustained higher temperatures, rather than individual heatwave episodes alone, were extending the periods during which pathogens and vectors could… ## [Is it good to parboil beans before cooking?](https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2026/07/29/is-it-good-to-parboil-beans-before-cooking/) _2026-07-29 · Udomoh Eshemokha · Nigerian Health Blog_ Is it good to parboil beans before cooking? One mistake I see people make with beans is PAR BOIL straight from raw. Beans is one of the heavily sprayed legumes for pest control, par boiling in hot water will melt everything and they will penetrate further into the beans while you’re parboiling it. You want \[…\] The post Is it good to parboil beans before cooking? appeared first on Nigerian Health… ## [Olive Oil: One of the First Medicines](https://yourdoctorsorders.com/2026/07/olive-oil-one-of-the-first-medicines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=olive-oil-one-of-the-first-medicines) _2026-07-28 · Dr. Terry Simpson · Your Doctor's Orders_ Olive Oil: The Original Superfood Before electricity lit our homes, olive oil did. For thousands of years, olive oil was far more than something people poured over bread. It fueled lamps, preserved food, moisturized skin, and was used in religious ceremonies. Long before it became a staple of the Mediterranean diet, it helped build civilization.... The post Olive Oil: One of the First Medicines…