Outbreak Hospitalizes 5 Across 12 States; Ob/Gyns Under Pressure; Ebola in Nigeria

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A Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened 27 people and hospitalized five across a dozen states, the CDC said.

Meanwhile, the agency confirmed a third measles death in Pennsylvania, although it still doesn’t equal the number reported by the state itself. (The Hill)

A start-up company says it has used viruses designed by artificial intelligence to treat a patient. (New York Times)

A group of scientists says they have developed an artificial intelligence model that can predict a cancer patient’s mortality risk by looking at a photo of their face. (Washington Post)

The U.S. fertility rate declined 1% in 2025 to reach a new record-low, according to a CDC report, with 53.2 births recorded per 1,000 females ages 15 to 44 years.

The FDA released guidance advising companies on how to develop and distribute apps that go along with their prescription medications.

Among the National Academy of Medicine’s new members are former senator Bill Frist, MD (R-Tenn.); National Cancer Institute Director Anthony Letai, MD, PhD; and former CDC director Susan Monarez, PhD.

The late Fred Lorenzen has become the first NASCAR driver to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family has donated $1 million for CTE research. (Sports illustrated)

Ob/gyns in Idaho who stayed on after the state banned abortion are cracking under the pressure. (New York Times)

HHS launched a plan to revitalize kidney care and also announced that it’s establishing seven new hubs to help sickle cell disease patients access treatment closer to home.

The NFL Players Association is demanding an investigation into the medical care provided to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs. (The Athletic)

NPR profiled Vanessa Kerry, MD, the World Health Organization’s new special envoy for health resilience.

Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in a woman who had traveled there from Uganda. Meanwhile, Kenya also confirmed a new case, bringing its total to nine. (AP)