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.
Health August 23 Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.
Health August 20 Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.
Health August 18 Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.
Health August 14 Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.
Health August 8 More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 16 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.
DRINKS August 6 Plastic water bottle left in a hot car? Think twice before sipping from it Experts recommend avoiding plastic water bottles exposed to heat due to chemical leaching and bacterial growth, suggesting glass or stainless steel alternatives for drinking.
