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California August 26, 2023

Athletes break out in rashes, fever after Tough Mudder race

Nearly two dozen people who participated in a Tough Mudder challenge developed rashes and fever after the event last weekend, Sonoma County health officials said.

Florida August 19, 2023

Florida officials report five deaths from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January

Five people are confirmed dead, and 26 cases of flesh-eating vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections have been reported in Florida since January, health officials said.

United Kingdom August 11, 2023

Britain removes migrants from barge after finding dangerous bacteria in water system

At least 39 migrants were removed from a barge in the United Kingdom after a dangerous bacteria was detected in the water system. The bacteria detected was legionella

HEALTH August 8, 2023

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

HEALTH August 5, 2023

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, doctor warns: ‘This is an enormous problem’

A growing number of Americans are building immunity to antibiotics. Dr. Marc Siegel discussed potential causes and solutions on "America's Newsroom" this week.

North Carolina July 31, 2023

North Carolina reports 3 fatalities from infections linked to Vibrio bacteria in warm seawater

North Carolina health officials confirmed three recent deaths were caused by infections from Vibrio bacteria, which are naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water.

Bacteria July 22, 2023

Ohio woman details health journey after contracting rare infectious breast disease on a business trip

Tami Burdick of Cincinnati contracted a rare infectious breast disease while on a business trip to Connecticut from a hotel shower. The infection came from a bacteria associated with water, sewage and soil.

HEALTH July 6, 2023

Contaminated beach water could make swimmers sick, warns new pollution report: ‘Several troubling trends’

Some 400 million people visit U.S. beaches each year — and many of them could be exposed to hazardous bacteria, says a new report on beach pollution from Environment America.

HEALTH July 5, 2023

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

A study from Amerisleep revealed how much health-concerning bacteria can build up on unwashed pillowcases, bedsheets and mattresses. Dr. Nicole Saphier also shared insights.

HEALTH June 30, 2023

Infections from potentially deadly bacteria in baby formula added to CDC watchlist

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will now begin tracking infections caused by Cronobacter, a potentially deadly bacteria that has been found in powdered infant formula.

HEALTH June 27, 2023

As Lyme disease tests miss many acute infections, potential at-home test offers hope for earlier diagnosis

Lyme disease can have severe complications if left untreated — which is why a research team at Virginia Tech is working on an at-home test to diagnose the illness within hours of transmission.