Australia issues grim warning as flesh-eating disease moves across the country
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Australia issues grim warning as flesh-eating disease moves across the country

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria, thought to be transmitted by an iconic Aussie animal, is spreading in one state, and health experts warn “everyone” is at risk. Victoria’s Health Department released a grim alert on Friday for Buruli Ulcer, which is a bacterial skin…

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s daughter Bonnie shows off 58-pound weight loss amid PCOS
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Dog the Bounty Hunter’s daughter Bonnie shows off 58-pound weight loss amid PCOS

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Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman’s daughter Bonnie is opening up about her weight loss journey. Bonnie flaunted her new slim face in an Instagram Reel on Friday as she showed off her 58-pound weight loss which she achieved in 10 months with the help of Tirzepatide and working with…

Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
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Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

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Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation’s dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The latest cases were found in workers who had contact with infected cattle in California’s Central Valley, where more…

Hurricane Francine aftermath could lead to rise in bacterial infections in South, CDC warns
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Hurricane Francine aftermath could lead to rise in bacterial infections in South, CDC warns

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The Center for Disease Control is warning those affected by Hurricane Francine of the possible risk of contracting Melioidosis after the storm passes.  Melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Burkholderia pseudomallei, or B. pseudomallei, the CDC said. It develops after people or animals make contact with contaminated soil, air or water. The risk for infection increases after hurricanes, heavy…

Abbott must pay 5M in damages after girl develops dangerous disease from premature infant formula
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Abbott must pay $495M in damages after girl develops dangerous disease from premature infant formula

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A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories’ specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages. The verdict in St. Louis, Missouri state court comes in the first trial against the company out of…

‘Narnia’ star Georgie Henley had a rare flesh-eating disease
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‘Narnia’ star Georgie Henley had a rare flesh-eating disease

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Georgie Henley is demonstrating the same heroism as her “Narnia” character. The 27-year-old actress revealed on Instagram Tuesday that when she was in college, she nearly died due to a rare bacterial infection. “When I was eighteen years old and in my sixth week of university, I contracted necrotising fasciitis,…

Scientists Are Developing Portable Technology to Test Foodborne Viruses Like Noroviruses, Mycotoxins

Scientists Are Developing Portable Technology to Test Foodborne Viruses Like Noroviruses, Mycotoxins

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A team of international researchers from the US and the UK have received a grant of $750,000 to develop portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products. The researchers say noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness globally and are highly contagious. They…