Tuberculosis is on the rise again. We can fight it — if we try
Indeed, the pathogen seems like ancient history — but as recent developments indicate, tuberculosis isn’t done with us yet.
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Deadly pathogens lurk in hospital sink drains despite rigorous cleaning
Hospital sink drains are a haven for deadly bacteria, including some strains with strong antibiotic resistance, a new study shows.Scientists have found that despite adherence to meticulous hygiene ...
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Researchers propose ingenious new weapon in the war on mosquitoes — here's what they discovered
This cutting-edge research offers a potential breakthrough for safer, targeted mosquito control. Researchers propose ...
Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...
Plague transmission may have begun a century before the Black Death, study shows
Evidence from 13th-century chroniclers and physicians indicates plague may have been involved in epidemics a century before ...
Hidden Epidemic: Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Spreading Through Hospital Plumbing
A study found that hospital sink drains harbor dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Despite thorough ...