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Commentary: We’re losing the fight against superbugs, but there’s still hope

As parents, we inherently want to protect our children. We tell them stories with happy endings and reassure them that there aren’t monsters hiding under the bed.

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022

Fla. scientist probes flesh-eating bacteria for clues to next pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A bout with flesh-eating bacteria can start out with a day at the beach, a hardly worrisome cut and then, in less than 24 hours, a raging infection fought with heavy antibiotics and gruesome scalpel work.

Orlando Sentinel · May 16, 2022

Expert says you should wash your bath towel every five days

And you should never tumble dry them

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2022

Salmonella symptoms as Aldi, Sainbury's, M&S and Waitrose issue 'do not eat' chicken warning

Chicken products are being pulled from supermarket shelves and cafes are warning customers 'do not eat' certain items after salmonella was found in a product

Edinburgh Live · May 13, 2022

Salmonella food poisoning symptoms - what to look out for after supermarket 'do not eat' chicken recall

Aldi, Sainbury's, M&S and Waitrose are among those who have issued "do not eat" warnings to customers

Wales Online · May 13, 2022

Antibiotics can lead to life-threatening fungal infection because of disruption to the gut microbiome – new study

Fungal infections kill around the same number of people each year as tuberculosis. They mostly take hold in people who are vulnerable because they have a defective immune system caused by an underlying disease, such as cancer, or a viral infection, such as HIV or COVID. Our new study shows…

The Conversation · May 13, 2022

‘Phage therapy’ successes boost fight against drug-resistant infections

Two US patients recover from intractable infections, giving hope for treatments beyond antibiotics

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Locals 'concerned' over state of Welsh river but agencies say it’s nothing to worry about

Members of the Wye group are among many worried about the state of the Wye and levels of phosphates in the river

Wales Online · May 13, 2022

Symptoms of salmonella after Aldi, Sainbury's, M&S and Waitrose issue 'do not eat' chicken warning

What to look out for, when to seek medical help and how to protect you and your family

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2022

What is salmonella and how is it spread? Hospital admissions for food poisoning reach all time high

Admissions for salmonella infections reached 1,468 in England between April 2022 and March 2023, NHS data shows

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022