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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...
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...
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...
Infection Tied to One-Fourth of Deaths With Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 – Roughly one in 14 people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) have an infection in the first year after diagnosis, according to a study published online April...
Two Deaths in Oregon County Linked to Fatal Brain Disorder
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating three cases of a rare and fatal brain disease known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Two people in the co...
FDA Approves Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
London, UK – 25 March 2025 – GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of female adults (≥40 kg) a...
Susan Monarez Named CDC Director
TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – President Donald Trump has chosen Susan Monarez to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) permanently. She has served as acting director since...
Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break
SUNDAY, March 23, 2025 – Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you're flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s essential to take care of your health w...
Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
SUNDAY, Feb. 16, 2025 – Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease...
Infection-Related Hospitalization Linked to Heart Failure
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Infection-related hospitalization (IRH) is associated with incident heart failure, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and heart failure with reduced ejection...
Controlling Infections Might Lower Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 – Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says. Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and...
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even...
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even...
Early-Life Infection Burden Linked to Risk for Later Infections
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 – Early-life infection burden is associated with an increased risk for later moderate-to-severe infections and systemic antibiotic treatments to age 10 or 13 years, according...
Elton John Says He Has Lost His Sight
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Pop music legend Elton John says that he can no longer see following an eye infection he battled last summer. The prolific singer-songwriter made the announcement Sunday at a...
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