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OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Here's some new dirt on a source of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with drought contributing to this rise in resistance and impacting human health.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Here's some new dirt on a source of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with drought contributing to this rise in resistance and impacting human health.
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Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nightclub goers urged to come forward' for treatment amid meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 13 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, prompting health authorities to urge nightclub visitors to seek preventative antibiotic treatment.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London Legionnaire's outbreaks under investigation

The UK Health Security Agency investigates an unexpected increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in north-west and south-west London to identify common sources and links between cases.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

Funding cuts could put research into emerging threats to lung health at risk

Closure of the EPA's UNC Human Studies Facility ends a unique human-exposure research capacity crucial for assessing air-quality standards and respiratory health.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know

Human metapneumovirus is spreading in California wastewater with increasing concentrations in Northern California communities, though public health officials indicate no immediate alarm is warranted.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

TB or not TB? That is the question

Approximately 1 million TB false negatives and over 2 million false positives occur annually, causing mistreatment and missed serious alternative diagnoses.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases

Tuberculosis cases and containment costs are rising nationwide, with Johnson County, Iowa experiencing a tripling of latent infections and costs surging from $17,000 to $65,000 annually, while state funding for contact tracing has been withdrawn.
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