February 1, 2026 Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
January 26, 2026 Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.
January 15, 2026 Homeless encampment at center of health alert over rat-borne disease Berkeley declares a health emergency after a leptospirosis outbreak forced homeless encampment evacuations. Multiple rats and dogs were infected with the disease.
January 14, 2026 Space experiments reveal new way to fight drug-resistant superbugs, scientists say Scientists discover microgravity in space could help fight drug-resistant superbugs by creating unique viral mutations, according to a new study.
October 24, 2025 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.
October 16, 2025 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.
October 16, 2025 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.
October 14, 2025 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.
October 5, 2025 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.
October 5, 2025 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.
