Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow

Thursday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.It's one of nine states in a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants.The... Read More.

More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states: CDC

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to updated data Wednesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Since May 1, at least 6,707 cases have been laboratory-confirmed, including 423 hospitalizations, the... Read More.

Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy program in 2027

Friday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is ending a key health insurance subsidy program that aimed to keep premiums for seniors' prescription drug plans in check, claiming that it benefits corporate insurance companies, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz.Medicare Part... Read More.

Federal health officials have investigated 5 different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases, FDA says

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal health officials have been investigating five different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases since the start of parasite season in May, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said during a press conference on Monday.Three of those clusters are considered over, acting FDA Commissioner... Read More.

Dr. Erica Schwartz appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next CDC director

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A confirmation hearing began on Wednesday for Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Schwartz, a formal deputy surgeon general, was nominated by President Donald Trump in April. Trump made the announcement in... Read More.

‘Pretty dire’: Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Venezuela continues to recover from powerful twin earthquakes that rocked the north-central part of the country in late June, humanitarian organizations are warning of a "dire" situation on the ground.The earthquakes, which officials say killed more than 4,400 people and... Read More.

2nd American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany, WHO chief says

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for care, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Read More.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.Cases jumped by more than 1,000 since Friday for a total of 2,642 reported since June 22, according to... Read More.

Here’s where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states

Saturday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally.As of Friday, at least 2,844 cases have been reported in 32 states, data from the Centers... Read More.

What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it’s treated