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.
September 24, 2025 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.
August 29, 2025 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.
August 28, 2025 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.
August 28, 2025 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.
August 23, 2025 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.
August 20, 2025 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.
