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• Hospital-Acquired Lung Infection May Travel to Gut, Result in Sepsis: Study

  December 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that doctors should be aware that lung infections can spread sepsis and other infections to various parts of the body.

• Short-Term Antibiotic Use Can Lead to Prolonged Bacterial Resistance in Human Microbiome

  May 5, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research warns that even a short course of antibiotics can negatively affect gut bacteria, increasing antimicrobial resistance and throwing the human microbiome out of balance.

• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Bacterial Contamination in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

  February 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A California man claims that federal regulators discovered numerous bacteria and molds at a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing plant, which could have made their way into the company’s products.

• Tattoo Ink Bacterial Infection Risks Addressed by FDA

  October 30, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  New federal guidelines have been introduced to help reduce the risk of tattoo ink becoming contaminated by unsanitary equipment or manufacturing environments.

• CDC Warns About Rising Bacterial Meningitis Infections in 2024

  April 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC is warning of a rise in bacterial meningitis cases nationwide, but is unsure of what is causing the surge.

• Antibiotics Have Limited Benefits for Children with Sinus Infections: Study

  August 3, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  Doctors often prescribe medically unnecessary antibiotics to children with sinus infections caused by viruses, a new study warns.

• CDC Warns New Bacteria May Cause Deadly Infections in U.S.

  July 28, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The CDC is warning it has detected a dangerous bacteria for the first time in the U.S., which can cause deadly infections.

• Glyphosate in Roundup Weed Killer Could Threaten Freshwater Ecosystems: Study

  September 23, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Two new studies warn that even regulatory-approved levels of glyphosate can significantly and negatively alter freshwater ecosystems.