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Pets Might Be Adding To Antibiotic Resistance

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human health, as germs like E. coli and staph gain the power to overcome even the most powerful bacteria killers. Unfortunately, t...

RFK Jr. Criticized for Swimming With Grandkids in Bacteria-Filled Creek

WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is under fire after posting photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in a long-polluted creek.  T...

FDA Warns of Possible Bacteria Contamination of Tattoo Inks

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and the use of them could lead to serious infections, according to an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug...

Topical Antibiotic May One Day Treat Infected Ears

SATURDAY, May 10, 2025 — Any parent who has been jolted awake by the squeals of a toddler with an ear infection knows that relief won't be swift — or sure. Kids often build resistance to the usual day...

Thinking About a Tattoo? FDA Warns These Inks Could Be Dangerous

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and could lead to serious i...

Trump Administration Ends CDC's Key Infection Control Committee

THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns from health experts. The Healthcare Infection C...

Sustainable Development Strategies Can Reduce Global Antimicrobial Resistance

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – Sustainable development strategies are important for helping low- and middle-income countries to address the dual challenges of climate change and antimicrobial resistance...

Quality Improvement Program Aids Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections in Children

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – A quality improvement program can improve recommended antibiotic duration in children for both acute otitis media (AOM) and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) across...

Salmonella Outbreak in 6 States Tied to Backyard Poultry, CDC Says

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 — A salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry has made at least seven people sick across six states, U.S. health officials reported Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease C...

Early-Life Exposure to Certain Bacteria May Impact Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Incidence

TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Early-life mutagenic exposure to colibactin-producing bacteria may be associated with the increased incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer, with variations in colorectal...

Hospital-Onset Antimicrobial Resistant Infections Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic

MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Hospital-onset antimicrobial-resistant infections increased across U.S. hospitals during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online April 29 in the...

Antibiotic Exposure Before Age 2 May Increase Risk for Chronic Pediatric Conditions

WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Children receiving multiple antibiotic courses between birth and age 2 years may have a higher risk for some chronic conditions, according to a study published online...

Bacterial Toxin Implicated In Young Adult Colon Cancers

MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – Colon cancer cases have been increasing among younger adults, and now researchers think they’ve identified a potential culprit. A bacterial toxin called colibactin, produced ...

Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Overuse of antibiotics might increase kids’ risk of developing asthma and allergies, by disrupting their gut bacteria during a crucial stage of child development, a new s...

Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall

FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 – More than 1,700 pounds of butter are being recalled due to possible contamination with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter, according to the U.S. Food and...

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