Health October 24 Contaminated meat blamed for rise in common urinary infections, experts warn New study reveals that nearly 20% of UTIs could be linked to contaminated meat. with E. coli strains from chicken and turkey posing hidden foodborne risks nationwide.
Health October 16 Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn A new Estonian study suggests that everyday medications, including cold medicines and beta blockers, could have lasting impacts on gut health, affecting microbiome years later.
Health October 16 After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for older adults with chronic conditions.
Health October 14 Growing antibiotic crisis could turn bacterial infections deadly, experts warn Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a growing global health threat, with WHO reporting that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine.
Health October 5 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
VIDEO October 5 Pediatrician discusses 'serious' risk sepsis infections pose to children Professor Elliot Long, team leader in clinical sciences and emergency research at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, stresses the need for doctors to "listen to the parents" when it comes to catching sepsis in kids.
Health September 24 Dangerous spike in superbug infections surges across US as experts share cautions A dangerous drug-resistant bacteria called NDM-CRE is spreading rapidly across the U.S., resisting most antibiotics and proving difficult for doctors to treat.
Health August 29 Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.
Health August 28 Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.
Health August 28 Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.
