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New York City Health Department Reports Two Deaths in Manhattan Legionnaires' Outbreak
The New York City Health Department announced a second death linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on July 19, 2026. Officials ordered 76 buildings to clean cooling towers after bacteria were detected in the area.
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Researcher Abigail Dove Ties Metabolic Syndrome to Accelerated Brain Aging in U.K. Study
Karolinska Institute researcher Abigail Dove presented findings linking metabolic syndrome to accelerated brain aging. Having all five syndrome components made brains appear 2.3 years older than chronological age.
Pegcetacoplan Slows Geographic Atrophy Progression in Real-World Data Analysis from Montreal Conference
Real-world data presented at a Montreal conference show pegcetacoplan slows geographic atrophy progression in eyes. Treatment resulted in fewer patients losing 15 letters compared to controls during an 18-month follow-up period. Pegcetacoplan alone slowed best-corrected visual acuity deterioration compared to controls. Compared with pretreatment status, the rate of geographic atrophy progression decreased following treatment initiation.
Maryland Department of Health Issues Measles Warning for Carroll Hospital Center
Maryland health officials issued exposure warnings for Carroll Hospital Center visitors on July 13, 2026. The agency stated five new infections in Carroll County are linked to recent travel.
U.S. Hospitals Report 27% Lower Infection Rates in 2023 Versus 2011 Survey
A 2023 survey of 218 U.S. hospitals found 27% lower healthcare-associated infection rates compared to 2011. The national burden still exceeds 500,000 infections despite reductions in Clostridioides difficile cases.
Cameroon Reports RTS,S Malaria Vaccine Coverage Increases from 2024 to 2025
The National Malaria Control Program stated coverage rates rose for three doses between 2024 and 2025. Third-dose coverage reached 59% while fourth-dose coverage stood at 25% in 2025.
Enck Testifies on Plastic Risks at United Nations Treaty Negotiations
Judith Enck testified at United Nations plastics treaty negotiations about health and environmental impacts of plastic production. She cited microplastics in human tissue and cancer risk in Louisiana communities near facilities.
Boston University School of Public Health Study Finds Republicans Sponsor Most Antivaccine Bills
Researchers analyzed 1,513 state-level vaccine-related bills introduced between 2019 and 2023. Republican lawmakers sponsored 86 percent of antivaccine bills, and 24 percent became law.
Novartis Iptacopan Receives Traditional FDA Approval for IgAN Disease
The FDA granted traditional approval to Novartis iptacopan for adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy. The decision converts accelerated status after trial data showed a 48% reduction in kidney function decline rates.
Health Experts Refute Ivermectin Claims As CDC Reports 1,645 Cyclosporiasis Cases
Health experts refute lawmaker claims ivermectin treats cyclosporiasis as the CDC reports 1,645 cases across 34 states. Officials state the drug is ineffective for this parasite and recommend antibiotics instead.
Lane Regional Medical Center Seeks Partner To Ensure Stability In Louisiana
Lane Regional Medical Center confirmed it seeks partnership for stability in a letter. A source indicated the hospital is in a financially precarious position that could affect care for more than 200,000 residents.
Weill Cornell Medicine Receives $2.5 Million Defense Grant for Treating Breast Cancer
Weill Cornell Medicine received a $2.5 million, three-year grant from the Department of Defense. Researchers are developing first-in-class drugs targeting the UBR5 protein to treat triple-negative breast cancer with fewer side effects, including designing small molecule inhibitors and protein degraders, and will evaluate their effectiveness in laboratory models.
CDC Cuts Cyclospora Lab Staff to Three During Multistate Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced cyclospora lab staff from 11 to three. Nearly 7,000 people are potentially sick across the United States, including more than 4,300 cases in Michigan.
Texas Department of Transportation Launches Operation Slowdown Statewide Patrols
The Texas Department of Transportation launches Operation Slowdown on July 18 to increase speed enforcement. Speeding contributed to more than 150,000 crashes and 1,247 deaths across the state during 2025.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Avexitide Phase 3 Trial Results For 2026
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals will report avexitide phase 3 trial results in the third quarter of 2026. The drug addresses severe hypoglycemia occurring in patients after bariatric surgery.
Marshall Project Finds Black Newborns Referred to Law Enforcement Without Findings
Child welfare agencies in eight states referred Black newborns to law enforcement without findings. The analysis found agencies 25% more likely to dismiss allegations against Black families.
Southern Nevada Health District Team Provides Care to Unhoused in Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Health District treated unhoused people in Las Vegas. The Street Medicine team brings primary healthcare directly to patients and secured a $490,000 grant to expand care capacity.
Selumetinib Retreatment Maintains Stable Disease In Recurrent Pediatric Glioma
Researchers presented evidence supporting selumetinib retreatment for children with recurrent low-grade glioma. The study examined whether retreatment with selumetinib is a viable strategy and met all predetermined statistical parameters for success, with over 80% of 35 enrolled children achieving stable disease for at least 12 months during therapy.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Finds No Epidural Link to Newborn Neurological Risk
Glasgow Royal Infirmary researchers analyzed nearly 500,000 Scottish births from 2007 to 2019. The study found no association between epidural analgesia and neonatal neurological morbidity within 28 days.
LiBBY Trial Shows THC-CBD Formulation Reduces Agitation in Dementia Patients
LiBBY trial findings were presented July 14, 2026, in London. The THC-CBD formulation reduced agitation scores meaningfully more than placebo among hospice-eligible dementia patients.
CDC Reports 27% Decline In U.S. Hospital Infections From 2015 To 2023
CDC found healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals dropped 27% from 2015 to 2023. The New England Journal of Medicine study estimates 471,555 patients were affected in 2023.
Rome Sant'Andrea Hospital Researchers Find Microplastics in Heart Attack Patients
Sant'Andrea University Hospital researchers published findings in the European Heart Journal. Microplastics were found in a majority of heart attack patients compared to a smaller proportion of controls.
Alabama Hospitalist Villarreal Recovers One Year After High-Risk Splenectomy
Alabama hospitalist Edwin Villarreal made a full recovery one year after undergoing a high-risk splenectomy in Birmingham. Doctors said the condition carried a 100% mortality rate without the operation or intervention.
TRICARE Allows Early Prescription Refills In 45 Texas Counties Through July 2026
TRICARE beneficiaries in 45 Texas counties can refill prescriptions early via emergency waiver. The Defense Health Agency authorized the measure to ensure access to essential medications during severe storms in Texas.