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• Roundup May Increase Risk Antibiotic Resistance to Bacterial Infection That Kills Thousands of Americans Every Year: Study

  December 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study warn that Roundup exposure could lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in dangerous, infection-causing microorganisms.

• The Laundress Bacterial Infections Result in Massive Recall and Class Action Lawsuit

  December 2, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit has been filed over recalled products from The Laundress, which have been found to contain bacterial contamination.

• EMA Calls for Restricted Use of Xeljanz, Rinvoq, Similar Drugs Due to Heart, Cancer, Blood Clot and Infection Risks

  November 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  European regulators urge doctors to limit the use of Xeljanz and similar drugs among certain patients more prone to heart problems and blood clots.

• Dental Water Lines Bacteria Led to Infections of Children, CDC Warns

  November 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns that some dental water lines may contain high levels of bacteria which can spread infections, particularly to children.

• U.S. Schools Hit By Thousands of Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreaks Over Last Decade, Study Finds

  October 28, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Thousands of outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis have occurred in schools and childcare facilities in recent years, mostly caused by norovirus and shigella spread by person-to-person contact, according to a new study.

• Pine-Sol Recall Issued for 37 Million Bottles Contaminated with Bacteria That Can Cause Serious Infections

  October 27, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  More than 37 million bottles of Pine-Sol are being recalled due to the risk of bacterial contamination.

• Fifth of All Children Who Survive Sepsis Develop Progressive Adverse Health Conditions: Study

  October 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds many children who survive sepsis experience new health problems or worsening health conditions later.

• Food Poisoning Illnesses Decreased in Recent Years: CDC

  October 7, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A CDC report indicates food poisoning incidents dropped in recent years, but that may have been due to the effects of the pandemic, the researchers warn.

• Only One-Third of Hepatitis C Patients Get Proper Treatment, CDC Warns

  August 11, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC warns that many people with Hepatitis C fail to get treatment for the curable disease.

• CDC Warns of Gastrointestinal Illness Risk Linked to Park “Splash Pads”

  August 8, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC warns that splash pads can be a bacterial breeding ground and have been linked to gastrointestinal illness outbreaks.