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Health February 23

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics, revealing resistance existed before medicine.

Health February 18

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer鈥檚 patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer鈥檚 patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

Health February 2

Tuberculosis outbreak linked to prominent high school, officials investigating

Tuberculosis outbreak hits a San Franscisco high school, with 3 active TB cases and over 50 latent infections. Health officials require testing for all students and staff.

Health February 1

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.

Washington DC January 26

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.

Health January 15

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.

Health January 14

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.

Health October 24

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.

Health October 16

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.

Health October 16

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.