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Warming Climate Linked to Rise in Flesh-Eating Bacteria in U.S. Waters
Scientists warn global warming is causing an increase in life-threatening infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm, salty waters.
CDC Warns of Rare Bacterial Infections from Dental Waterlines
The CDC issues a health advisory after an outbreak of bacterial infections in children who recently visited the dentist.
Most People Infected with Omicron May Not Know It, New Study Finds.
Many people with the Omicron variant may not be aware they have COVID, researchers say.
Why Are Cancer Rates Higher in Men Than Women?
Researchers say biological rather than behavioral differences may explain why men face a greater risk of most types of cancer.
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FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2023
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the agency approve an RSV vaccine for infants and some toddlers.
The monoclonal antibody shot would protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants born during or entering their ...
CDC Raises Alarm About Meningitis Threat to Patients Visiting Mexican Surgical Clinics
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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U.S. health officials are urgently trying to reach people who've recently had medical procedures at clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, because they may be at risk of potentially fatal fungal meningitis.
Those at risk had procedures done under epidural anesthesia between Jan....
4,000-Year-Old DNA Identifies Britain's Oldest Known Case of Plague
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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Researchers have identified the oldest cases of plague in Britain to date, with DNA that is 4,000 years old.
The team from the Francis Crick Institute in London has found three ancient British cases of Yersinia pestis -- the bacteria that causes the plague -- ...
More Mpox Cases Reported as Health Officials Fear a Summer Resurgence
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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U.S. health officials are bracing for the possibility that mpox could surge again this summer as cases mount in several states.
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA Panel Backs First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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The first vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by vaccinating their mothers during pregnancy has been backed by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
On Thursday the independent committee of experts voted u...
FDA Panel to Vote on First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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The first RSV vaccine designed to protect infants is under consideration by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
An independent committee of experts will vote Thursday on whether to recommend the shot for pregnant mothers at 24 to 36 weeks gestat...
Cleveland Case Suggests Tainted Eye Drops Were Harming Vision Months Before CDC Alert
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Months before U.S. health officials warned that tainted eye drops were causing vision loss and even death, a Cleveland woman lost the sight in her eye in a case that puzzled her doctors.
The 72-year-old went to an outpatient eye clinic last November complaining of blurry...
Uptick Seen in Mpox Cases in Chicago
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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While the mpox outbreak has been waning since last summer, it hasn't disappeared yet.
Howard Brown Health, a LGBTQ-focused health clinic in Chicago, recently reported seeing an increase in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with eight diagnosed since April 17, co...
Dangerous Infections in 'Preemie' Babies May Begin in the Gut
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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About half of extremely preterm babies have at least one life-threatening bacterial infection in their bloodstream after 72 hours of life.
Now, new research points to the babies' own gut microbiomes as the source.
Knowing that the most common bacteria in bloodstr...
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in seniors aged 60 and older.
Arexvy, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is expected to help prevent lower respiratory tract infections caused b...
CDC Reports No New Mpox Cases in Over a Week for First Time Since Outbreak Began
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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For the first time since the mpox outbreak began last spring, no new cases have been reported in more than a week, fresh government data shows.
At the peak of the outbreak, there were 500 new infections reported daily, but by late last year that number was 16,
FDA Approves First Pill for Fecal Transplant Therapy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota -- similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy -- to treat the bacterial infection Clostridioides difficile, one of the most common and deadly infections found ...
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday.
About 1.35 million people are infected with Salmonella bacteria each year in the United States, according to the ...
RSV in Infancy Could Raise a Child's Risk for Asthma
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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Kids who were infected with respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, in their first year may be at greater risk for asthma, according to researchers.
Strep Infections Surged This Winter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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This past winter delivered a surge in strep infections, including more serious cases, a new analysis shows.
After two years of very low levels of strep infections during the pandemic, the number of strep infections is now almost...
Many At-Risk Kids With COVID Can Be Cared for at Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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A new Australian study found that children who had COVID-19 during the first couple of years of the pandemic could be safely treated at home, taking the burden off hospitals.
Children who had COVID-19 with moderate symptoms or preexisting high-risk conditions could be t...
Is It Time to End Universal Masking in Hospitals, Clinics? Many Experts Think So
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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Health care facilities remain one of the last places left in the United States with COVID-era mask requirements still in effect.
It's time for that to end, experts say.
A prestigious collection of infection disease experts and epidemiologists say universal masking ...
Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting to Human Spread
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. However, the public health risk still remains low, U.S. health officials say.
“Those genetic changes have been seen previously with past H5N1...
No Sign Mild COVID in Pregnancy Can Harm Infant Brain
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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Molly E. came down with COVID last February when she was 36 weeks pregnant.
“My symptoms were mild, and after speaking to my obstetrician, I felt reassured to hear that if anything, my baby would maybe have some antibodies,” said the New Jersey resident, who did not ...
In Early Days of Outbreak, Access to Mpox Vaccine Varied by Race
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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In the early days of the mpox virus outbreak in the United States, vaccines got to the states that needed them but distribution was unequal across racial groups, new research reveals.
Black and Hispanic patients had to travel significantly farther for doses than white pe...
CDC Issues Warning as Two African Countries Fight Spread of Marburg Virus
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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Two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg virus in Africa prompted U.S. health officials to issue an alert on Thursday for doctors to be on the lookout for any cases that might surface in the coming weeks.
New RSV Vaccine May Prevent Illness in Infants, Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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An RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.
The vaccine is 86% effective in protecting older adults against RSV infections severe enough to cause three or more symptoms, according to...
FDA Finds Contamination Issues at Eye Drops Plant
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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U.S. regulators inspecting a factory in India that has been linked to contaminated eyedrops have uncovered a laundry list of problems.
An outbreak of eye infections involving prod...
Pope Francis Discharged From Hospital, Leads Palm Sunday Service
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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Pope Francis was back delivering Mass on Palm Sunday, just one day after he was released from the hospital following a three-day stay for bronchitis.
Francis, 86, celebrated in St. Peter's Squ...
CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It's not clear what brand of flour is the culprit.
Investigators from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food a...
Iguana Bite Left Vacationing Toddler a Medical Issue Months Later
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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A family vacation to remember, but maybe not for the best reasons.
Doctors report on an unusual case where a hungry iguana bit a vacationing toddler's hand, passing on an infection with a germ called Mycobacterium marinum.
A 3-year-old girl named Lena Mars...
Low Vaccination Rates Put U.S. at High Risk of New Mpox Outbreaks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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U.S. public health officials want high-risk individuals who haven't been vaccinated for mpox — previously called monkeypox — to do so before a potential resurgence of the virus in the coming months.
That surge could be worse than last year, federal modeling has foun...
New Clues to Recent Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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New research has provided answers to a mystery involving an outbreak of severe hepatitis in children last year.
A total of about 1,000 cases emerged around the world in spring 2022, after the easing of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Children in about 35 countries, including...
U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rose in 2022: CDC
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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Tuberculosis cases climbed again in 2022, U.S. health officials announced Thursday.
Still, the 5% increase, which amounted to 8,300 cases, didn't reach higher pre-pandemic numbers, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The message is...
Warming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report.
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters and can infect a person via a cut or insect bite durin...
Gerber Baby Formula Recalled Due to Bacteria Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Perrigo Co., which makes Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula, has recalled the product over concerns about contamination with a potentially dangerous bacteria.
Cronobacter sakazakii was possibly present between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18 at the compan...
In Rare Cases, Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' Can Pass Between People & Their Pets
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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In more bad news about antibiotic resistance, new research suggests that people and their pets may be able to transmit multidrug-resistant germs to each other.
Still, cases of cross-transmission are rare and it's not clear if pets are giving germs to people or people ar...
COVID Origins Tied to Raccoon Dogs Sold at Wuhan Market
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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A new theory about the start of the COVID-19 virus points to illegally traded raccoon dogs at a market in Wuhan, China.
Genetic data from swabs connected to these fox-like animals with a raccoon face offers tangible evidence of the virus' possible origin, according to an...
Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis Spreads to New U.S. States
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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Cases of a parasitic disease spread by ticks have been on the rise, particularly in states in the Northeast that had previously seen few cases, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
Between 2011 and 2019, more than 16,000 cases of babesiosis were reported in the United...
Bird Flu Outbreak Killed New England Harbor Seals, Raising Alarms for Humans
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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A strain of avian (bird) flu appears to be killing seals off the New England coast, heightening fears among scientists that mammal-to-mammal transmission could be happening.
If so, it would be a step towards something health experts have long dreaded: A strain of H5N1 ...
Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Don't rely on TikTok for accurate health information about mpox, the virus once known as monkeypox, a new study says.
An international group of researchers who watched and analyzed videos about mpox on the social media site found them to be often inaccurate, incomplete a...
New York City Rats Can Carry COVID Virus
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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Rats can become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study that found many rodents in New York City's sewer system and elsewhere had been exposed.
Rats collected in the study tested positive for alpha, delta and omicron variants of the SARS-Co...
Gene That Shielded Some Against Black Death May Be Helping, Harming People Today
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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Some people may have a gene that helps protect them from respiratory diseases like COVID-19 -- and helped their ancestors fight the plague.
It comes at a cost.
This same gene variation may be linked to an increased risk of autoimmune disease, including rheumatoid a...
Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops.
In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their eyedrops from the market.
The...
1 in 4 U.S. Parents Lied About a Child's COVID Status
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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Public health officials offered a lot of advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, but some parents apparently tuned it out.
About 1 in 4 misled others about their child's COVID status, vaccination and related details, a nationwide survey found.
...
Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.
Five of the 58 people infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa had vision loss, and one person died, leading...
Florida Man Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported.
The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County said in a
Two Bird Flu Cases in Cambodia Did Not Spread Person-to-Person
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Two cases of bird flu in Cambodia, in a girl and her father, were not spread from one to the other.
Both got the virus from poultry, according to health officials, easing concerns about a potential public health crisis, the Associated Press reported.
The 1...
CDC Warns of Rise of Drug-Resistant Shigella Bacteria
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Public health officials are warning about an increase in drug-resistant strains of the bacteria shigella.
About 5% of shigella infections reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year were caused by the drug-resistant XDR strain. That compares...
Is it COVID or Flu? FDA Approves 1st Home Test for Both
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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A new at-home test will help people struggling with upper respiratory symptoms figure out whether they have COVID-19 or the flu.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lucira under an emergency use authorization (EUA) on Friday.
“Today's authorizatio...
Mpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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The mpox virus -- formerly known as monkeypox -- often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control, researchers report.
What does that mean? All people diagnosed with mpox should also be tested for HIV, the investigators...
Rectal Pill May Give Days-Long Protection Against HIV: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2023
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Could a quick-dissolving pill placed in the rectum prove to be an effective and safe “on-demand” way to prevent HIV infection among sexually active men and women?
It might, new research indicates.
The experimental form of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is des...
Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Older people have vaccines available to prevent severe influenza and COVID-19, but there's been nothing to protect against the third respiratory virus that contributed to this season's wretched “triple-demic.”
Until now.
Two major pharmaceutical companies publi...
'The Last of Us': How Likely Is a Fungal Apocalypse?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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HBO's hit series “The Last of Us" envisions a world decimated by a fungal apocalypse.
A real-life insect fungus called Cordyceps makes the leap into humans, turning those stricken into violent zombie-like creatures that spread it to others through bites. Socie...
How Worried Should the World Be About Bird Flu in Humans?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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A highly infectious strain of avian influenza is tearing through commercial and backyard poultry flocks, causing egg prices to rise as sick chickens are culled across the United States.
Now, some experts are worried that the H5N1 avian flu might become humankind's next p...