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Leena Patel

Health reporter

Leena Patel covers public health, wellness, prevention, and evidence-backed health reporting for everyday readers.

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Recent stories by Leena Patel

Measles cases 2026 are still climbing before summer
HealthHealth Policy
The CDC’s latest update showed 1,792 confirmed U.S. measles cases as of April 23, a reminder that spring outbreaks are not fading quietly before summer travel and camp season.
Leena PatelApr 29, 20266 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Measles cases 2026 make summer planning a health issue
HealthHealth Policy
Fresh CDC numbers and new WHO outbreak updates suggest measles risk is no longer a background statistic for families with under-vaccinated children or upcoming travel plans. It is a practical planning issue now.
Leena PatelApr 28, 20266 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Addall XR Shot warning is the supplement alert consumers should not brush off
HealthWearables and Prevention
The FDA says certain Addall products contain unlawful or undeclared ingredients with cardiovascular and neurocognitive risks, making this a real consumer-safety issue, not a minor label dispute.
Leena PatelApr 27, 20263 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Tick bite prevention matters more this spring as CDC sees unusually high ER visits
HealthWearables and Prevention
CDC says emergency-room visits for tick bites are running above normal in much of the country, making prevention steps worth taking before summer gets busier.
Leena PatelApr 26, 20264 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
RAW FARM cheese recall is now a broader food-safety warning
HealthFood Safety Alerts
Federal health agencies are still investigating illnesses linked to recalled RAW FARM cheeses, and the safest move right now is to check labels, discard products, and clean anything they touched.
Leena PatelApr 25, 20263 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Good Brain Tonic recall puts a botulism warning on a wellness product
HealthHealth Policy
The FDA says all codes of Good Brain Tonic are being recalled over possible botulism risk, giving consumers a straightforward safety problem and a clear action list.
Leena PatelApr 25, 20263 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story