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'Two-Target' Antibiotics Could Make Bacterial Resistance Much Tougher
THURSDAY, July 25, 2025 – Synthetic antibiotics that attack bacteria in two directions at once could be the solution for combatting antimicrobial-resistant bugs, a new study claims. These...
Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Arizona health officials are reporting an increase in hantavirus infections, which are spread by rodents and can cause severe respiratory illness. In a recent health...
Raw Milk Exposure a Real Bird Flu Risk for Humans, but Fast Spread Unlikely
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – While exposure to raw cow's milk infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus can make you sick, a new study suggests the virus may not spread quickly to other people....
Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – Few Americans understand the health risks of drinking raw milk, a new survey shows, so experts are redoubling efforts to get the word out on its dangers. The push...
Case of Human Plague Confirmed in Colorado
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – Colorado health officials on Tuesday confirmed a case of human plague in that state. The infection – which occurred in Pueblo County, in the southern part of the state --...
Scientists Develop High-Tech 'Air Mask' to Ward Off Viruses
TUESDAY, July 10, 2024 – An experimental “air mask” could help ward off infectious diseases while people are on the job, researchers report. The mask uses an air curtain blowing down from the brim of...
Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym
THURSDAY, July 4, 2024 – Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says. “Good hygiene p...
Tattoo Inks Can Be Contaminated With Bacteria: Study
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 — Getting inked could make you sick. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers detected bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks, demonstrating that they could c...
Plane Hygiene: Staying Healthy at 35,000 Feet
SATURDAY, June 22, 2024 – The pandemic highlighted the risk that air travel carries for the spread of infectious diseases, and that risk remains even though the health emergency has passed....
Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections
FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 – The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows. A study of more than 600 people hospitalized with infections found their...
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Identified in Safety-Net Populations
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is common with or without a plausible antibiotic indication, and inappropriate prescribing is also common in U.S. emergency department...
Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy
MONDAY, May 27, 2024 – If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer...
Americans Got Drug-Resistant Infections After Stem Cell Treatments in Mexico
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Antibiotic-resistant meningitis or severe, long-lasting joint infections: That's what three U.S. "medical tourists" brought home after seeking out unapproved stem cell...
Avoid Some 'Project Watson' Dog Eye Wipes Due to Infection Danger
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Pets and pet owners who come into contact with Bausch & Lomb's "Project Watson" dog eye wipes could be at risk for infection if the products come from certain lots. The wipes...
Following Drop After COVID-19 Onset, Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Is Up
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – There was an initial decrease in inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions following onset of COVID-19, followed by an increase, according to a study published online April 22...
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