Immune Systems Advisor

As cooling towers on New York's Upper East Side pump Legionella into the summer air, the difference between a treatable infection and a fatal outcome increasingly comes down to one question: do you have the right antibiotics on hand? New York City is in the grip of a Legionnaires’ disease cluster that has already claimed four lives. Cooling towers play a vital role in regulating temperatures for commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, and HVAC systems. However, without proper water management and routine maintenance, these systems can easily become ideal breeding grounds for dangerous pathogens—most notably Legionella bacteria. As of July 21, 2026, a total of 82 Legionnaires' disease cases have been connected to the cluster, health officials say. Of those patients, 5 have died. ( NYC Health ) Understanding how Legionella colonizes cooling towers, the health risks associated with exposure, and the regulatory standards required for compliance is essential for facility man...

Medically reviewed by Editorial Team | Last updated: July 20, 2026 Quick Answer Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis , usually picked up from contaminated fresh produce. A large 2026 outbreak has pushed Michigan's case count past 6,000 (102 hospitalized), with additional cases confirmed in states including Ohio, New York, and Texas. The source of contamination has been traced to a lettuce supplier in Mexico. Most healthy people recover, and the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is the CDC's recommended treatment. A fast-moving outbreak of cyclosporiasis — an intestinal infection caused by a microscopic parasite typically carried on fresh produce — has become one of the largest seen in the United States in years. Michigan has borne the brunt of it, but health departments in several other states are reporting cases as investigators work to trace the contamination back to its source. FDA managed to trace con...

By Editorial Team · Originally published November 2021 · Last updated July 20, 2026 · Reviewed against current FDA, NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines, and AAP guidance ⚠ Medical Disclaimer — Please Read First. This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any child. Every child is different, and decisions about supplements, medications, and COVID-19 care should be made with your pediatrician, who knows your child's health history. This page does not provide dosing for prescription medications used off-label for COVID-19 in children (including ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine); those decisions require direct physician supervision — see the "FLCCC I-Care Protocol" section below for why, and where to find the full protocol if you want to discuss it with your child's doctor. Quick Answer: Most children handle COVID-19 well and recover fully — severe illness and death from COVID-19 are rare in children un...

⚠ Medical Disclaimer — Please Read First This article is for educational and historical reference only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It describes a COVID-19 outpatient protocol first proposed in 2020 by the late Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, alongside what current clinical research (through 2026) shows about each component . Hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin are prescription-relevant medicines with real drug interactions and side effects; large randomized trials completed since 2021 have not shown a meaningful treatment benefit for COVID-19 (details below), and neither drug is recommended for this use by the FDA, WHO, or NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines. Always consult a licensed physician before starting any supplement or medication regimen , especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a cardiac, kidney, or thyroid condition, or take other prescription medications. For a virtual consultation with a physician, visit The Wellness Company . ...