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Superbug Eats Hospital Plastic, Raising Infection Risks

Key Takeaways: Scientists discovered a hospital superbug that breaks down plastic, using it as food. The bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, causes over 500,000 deaths annually. ...

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to California-Based Company’s Onion Supply

Key Takeaways: - Fresh onions from a California-based company linked to an E. Coli outbreak in McDonald’s. - Other fast-food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza...

Bacteria in Fish Brains: Should You Be Worried?

Key Takeaways: - Healthy fish have been discovered to host bacteria in their brains. - The bacteria may assist in the fish's ability to navigate their...

Legionnaires’ Disease Hits 2 Guest at Las Vegas Rio Resort

Two guests who stayed separately at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas Nevada have reportedly contracted Legionnaires’ disease. Now the Southern Nevada Health District...

Man Dies After Swimming in the Ocean with His New Tattoo

After swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, a 31-year-old man died after his tattoo became infected with a flesh eating bacteria. According to reports, the...

WHO: 12 Bacteria That Pose Greatest Risk to Human Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced twelve types of bacteria that are considered "priorities" and in need of new antibiotics to treat. The priorities list...

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