London broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer

 

LONDON, England – British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, prompting a wave of public support across the entertainment world. The 66-year-old broadcaster, best known internationally for hosting Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and the hit farming series...

United States recalls Nara infant formula after botulism

 

United States health authorities have ordered a nationwide recall of Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to the product. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and public health officials in multiple states are...

Texas declares statewide emergency over screwworm outbreak

 

Texas authorities are responding to a growing outbreak of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasitic fly that infests warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, and pets. The crisis began with detection in a calf in Zavala County on June 3, 2026, and by Tuesday morning, June 16, officials had confirmed 12...

FDA Approves Colorado Plan To Import Canadian Drugs

 

Denver — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Colorado’s plan to import 20 specified prescription drugs from Canada, a program the state pursued after legislation signed in 2019 and a formal application submitted in 2022; the list includes widely used medicines such as Ozempic and Eliquis. State officials...

Pennsylvania enacts quarantine amid screwworm concerns

 

Pennsylvania issued a quarantine this month after Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced restrictions to limit animal movement and tighten biosecurity against New World screwworm. State officials said the order, effective in June, aims to prevent infected livestock from entering and to mandate veterinary clearance for animals moving from affected states...

United States activates World Cup disease surveillance systems

 

U.S. public health authorities have launched an extensive infectious disease surveillance effort as the 2026 World Cup brings an estimated 6.5 million fans to host cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada over 39 days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, working with local health departments, is integrating...

United States expands probe into deadly Listeria outbreak

 

U.S. public health officials are expanding an investigation into a multi-state Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to requesón, a soft cheese similar to ricotta, produced by Clover Hill Dairy, LLC in Maryland. As of the latest CDC update, nine people in three states have been infected, with eight hospitalizations and one...

Washington D.C. declares heat emergency amid hospital surge

 

Washington, D.C., authorities have activated the city’s heat alert system as an intense early-season heatwave drives up heat-related hospitalizations across the capital. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered emergency protocols after several heat incidents, including the collapse of a diplomat during an outdoor event on Thursday, and officials have directed residents to...

United States links Listeria outbreak to soft cheese

 

UNITED STATES – U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to soft requesón cheese produced by Clover Hill Dairy, LLC, based in Montgomery, Alabama. As of June 9, 2026, nine infections have been reported across three states, with eight people hospitalized and one death confirmed in...

Texas activates emergency center over screwworm outbreak

 

Texas has activated its State Emergency Operations Center after officials confirmed infestations of the New World screwworm parasite in livestock, prompting a coordinated containment effort across affected regions. Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to mobilize multiple agencies to protect the state’s agricultural sector and limit...