Bruce Y. Lee

A Cyclospora outbreak continues with an unconfirmed source, despite claims of control. Official CDC case numbers are outdated, with state reports showing thousands more infections, like Michigan's 6,571. The long incubation period means many may be unknowingly infected. An initial FDA report linking Taylor Farms lettuce was a false positive, and the true extent of contamination remains unclear. This situation is exacerbated by federal agency funding cuts and leadership instability. Consumers are advised to remain cautious, check recall notices, and inquire about restaurant produce sources. Thoroughly washing or cooking fruits and vegetables to 158°F can help. Good hygiene is crucial. Suspected cases require medical attention for antibiotic treatment. The ongoing uncertainty highlights challenges in foodborne illness control.

Do you find yourself still checking for 2026 FIFA World Cup match results, only to find no new ones and feeling empty as a result? Then you may be going through World Cup withdrawal.

This isn't what's typically meant by a breaking ball in baseball. But Athletics shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer experienced quite a curveball during

Athletics rookie shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer sustained a ruptured testicle after a foul ball struck his groin during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Remarkably, the 23-year-old continued playing for a significant period, hitting the next pitch, reaching first base, and remaining on the field for another half-inning before the intense pain forced his exit. He subsequently underwent emergency surgery. A ruptured testicle is a severe and extremely painful injury, involving a tear in the protective tissue, which exposes sensitive internal structures and causes bleeding. Immediate surgical repair is crucial to prevent permanent damage or loss of the testicle. Fortunately, Kuroda-Grauer's surgery was successful, and he is reportedly in good spirits, though recovery typically requires at least two weeks.

You could say that the Cyclospora outbreak where Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce has been a suspected source is just the tip of the iceberg.

A study from Down Under did look at who had more recorded farts per day, men or women. It also showed when the peak amount of flatulence seemed to occur.

This so-called invisible string theory has become quite visible on social media. Is there something to it, or are social media influencers just stringing you along?

Is the new Trump OMB rule going to be or not to be. Well, it looks like maybe not to be—at least until December 11.

“Tanfluencers” have been touting the use of melanotan II—which has been dubbed the “Barbie peptide” but is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Louisiana is grappling with an outbreak of *Vibrio vulnificus*, a flesh-eating bacteria, reporting nine cases and five deaths in 2026, a stark increase from its annual average. This severe infection, necrotizing fasciitis, rapidly destroys tissue when bacteria enter through skin breaks, necessitating emergency surgery to prevent sepsis and organ failure. *Vibrio vulnificus* thrives in warm coastal waters and shellfish, posing risks to individuals with open wounds in these environments or those consuming raw seafood. Initial flu-like symptoms quickly progress to severe skin discoloration and swelling. Experts attribute the rising prevalence, also seen in states like Florida and Maryland, to climate change, as warming ocean temperatures expand the bacteria's habitat and concentration, underscoring a growing public health concern.