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Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

March 15, 2023

Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

February 26, 2023

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

CDC officials issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in bacterial infections of "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.

Flint lifts 3-day boil water advisory caused by line break

February 13, 2023

Flint lifts 3-day boil water advisory caused by line break

Flint, Michigan, has lifted a three-day boil water advisory that was caused by a transmission line breaking. This line will remain out of service until two rounds of testing occur

Louisiana horse deaths connected to contaminated feed

January 11, 2023

Louisiana horse deaths connected to contaminated feed

There have been at least 20 Louisiana horse deaths tied to contaminated feed. Horses have been consuming bacteria found in hay cubes that were manufactured in Colorado.

'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US — CDC is investigating

December 15, 2022

'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US — CDC is investigating

The CDC is looking into a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among kids in the U.S. caused by the bacteria known to lead to strep throat, called group A strep.

FDA to review rules for manufacturing infant formula to prevent bacterial illness

November 16, 2022

FDA to review rules for manufacturing infant formula to prevent bacterial illness

The FDA and U.S. heath regulator will review the rules for manufacturing infant formula so that it will be able to prevent bacterial illness.

Baltimore officials lift boil water advisory in some parts of area's affected by E. coli detection

September 8, 2022

Baltimore officials lift boil water advisory in some parts of area's affected by E. coli detection

The boil water advisory in MD has been lifted in some areas that were affected by E. coli. The advisory remains in effect in the Harlem Park and Sandtown-Winchester neighborhoods.

CDC warns rare, potentially deadly bacteria found along Mississippi Gulf Coast

July 28, 2022

CDC warns rare, potentially deadly bacteria found along Mississippi Gulf Coast

The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) was found in soil and water along the Gulf Coast of southern Mississippi, heath officials said Wendesday.

Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC

June 23, 2022

Florida meningococcal outbreak among gay and bisexual men is one of worst in US history: CDC

Federal and state health officials in Florida are looking into an illness cause by bacteria called meningococcal, which has killed 6 so far according to the CDC.

Water-borne infections can lurk in hot tubs, public pools, lakes and oceans this summer: Here's what to know

June 14, 2022

Water-borne infections can lurk in hot tubs, public pools, lakes and oceans this summer: Here's what to know

As many head to recreational water parks and public pools this summer, take proper precautions against water-borne bacteria which may cause severe illness