Somewhere, my worn-out running shoes from college are likely sitting in a landfill, thousands of miles away from me and my apartment in Brooklyn. If the shoes haven’t been incinerated into toxic fumes yet, then forever chemicals and other pollutants are probably seeping from the electric green polyester-blend cloth — poisoning the land and water for the low-income communities living near the landfill. It’ll continue to do so for decades, or even centuries, to come.

Can we grow the economy without making more useless junk?

The most ambitious goal of the animal movement has always been to eradicate factory farming and inspire people to eat more plants and fewer animals. This only makes sense, as the scale of the violence endemic to industrial farming radically dwarfs all other forms of animal suffering. Beyond the problem...

Ditching factory farming can help prevent another pandemic

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Before picking up your cold cuts from the deli, take caution. According to an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an active nationwide outbreak of listeria has been linked to sliced deli meats. The CDC states that "products sold at the deli, especially those sliced...

Deli Meats Sold Nationwide Linked to Listeria Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

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Two children who attended a Liverpool primary school which was battling an outbreak of an infectious stomach bug have died.The pair, five and six, were pupils at Millstead Primary School, in Everton, Merseyside, which closed last month over the Giardia outbreak.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the causes of the deaths of the two children have not been confirmed but that they are “unlikely to be due to Giardia”.The headteacher said the school community was “devastated” after their recent deaths and that both children “filled their classes with joy”.But what is Giardiasis? The Independent takes a look below.What is...

What is Giardia? The stomach bug parasite outbreak which shut down a Liverpool primary school

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Bacterial infections have a fix. Get the right antibiotic and the correct course of treatment, and you’ll kill the bacteria and stop the illness. That’s how it should work in theory. In practice, bacteria are trying to survive and have started developing antibiotic resistance. That can endanger lives, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling bacterial resistance “one of the top global public health and development threats.”
The WHO said in a report last November that antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths. The World Bank estimates...

New drug could make bacterial resistance ‘nearly impossible’

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

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Heart disease and stroke are the leading health challenges in the U.S. right now underlining the role that we can […]

Foods That Should Never Be Eaten Raw

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Many deadly infections are transmitted via water, including cholera, typhoid and brain-eating amoebas.

7 scary diseases you can get from the water

An international team of infectious disease researchers with the World Mosquito Program, working with colleagues from WeRobotics, has developed a way to release large numbers of mosquitoes infected with a mosquito-killing bacteria into the wild much more efficiently than current methods. In their paper published in the journal Science Robotics,...

Using a drone to release mosquitoes infected with deadly bacteria into the wild

A series of experiments with highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) viruses circulating in infected U.S. dairy cattle found that viruses derived from lactating dairy cattle induced severe disease in mice and ferrets when administered via intranasal inoculation. The virus from the H5N1-infected cows bound to both avian (bird) and human-type cellular receptors, but, importantly, did not transmit efficiently among ferrets exposed via respiratory droplets.

Features of H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Dairy Cows May Facilitate Infection, Transmission in Mammals

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...

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Zoonotic diseases jump species to infect humans, and scientists have been studying this transmission chain for many years. Researchers in Austria aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of the movement of pathogens within the country, to learn more about how the relationships between humans, animals, food, disease vectors, and the environment all factor into disease transmission and spread. The findings have been reported in Nature Communications. They can also be viewed with an interactive inforgraphic.

Mapping the Complex Web of Zoonotic Infections

Handwashing is a simple yet powerful act that can save lives. Did you know that handwashing with soap can reduce the risk of diarrheal diseases by up to 50%? This everyday habit is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing the spread of infections. From the ancient Egyptians who used a mixture of water and natron to modern-day practices, the importance of clean hands has been recognized for centuries. Whether you're at home, school, or work, washing your hands properly can make a significant difference. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about handwashing that highlight its importance and effectiveness.

20 Facts About Handwashing

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) accounts for. 15% to 25%. of all cases...

What to Know About Yellow C. diff Diarrhea

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Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus that causes high fever and muscle and joint pain. The virus is common in tropical climates and is only transmitted by mosquitos. However, dengue fever cases have doubled in the last year globally, and are on the rise in the continental United States. You...

What to Know About Dengue Fever As It Spreads in the U.S.

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A new antibiotic compound developed by Washington University researchers effectively treats severe bacterial infections, including flesh-eating disease, in mice. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal “flesh-eating” illnesses. The compound could be the first of an entirely new class of antibiotics, and a gift to clinicians seeking more effective treatments against bacteria that can’t be tamed easily with current antibiotics.

“Happy Accident” Leads to Potent Weapon Against Flesh-Eating Superbugs

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

These days, it seems like there is no end to things that can harm you: vaping, social media, sitting for long periods of time, too much sun, too little sun. Now, a growing body of research suggests that the majority of foods Americans eat every day may be linked to a huge range of diseases and disorders.

What are ultra-processed foods and why are they bad for you?

A new antimicrobial compound can effectively clear “flesh-eating” bacterial infections in mice, a new study shows. The compound could be the first in an entirely new class of antibiotics, which could prove invaluable in the fight against antibiotic-resistant germs, researchers said. “Bacterial infections of every type are an...

Doctors May Have New Weapon Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza viruses spread mostly among birds, but occasional infections in mammals do occur. The first documented outbreak of H5N1 in cattle occurred in the United States in spring 2024. During this outbreak, the virus has spread within and between cattle herds. In addition to poultry, cats and people have also been infected. If the virus spread through the human population, it could pose a great risk to public health. Yet how the cow H5N1 virus transmits between mammals isn’t well understood.

Testing Transmission and Infection of H5N1 Flu From Cows

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Antibiotics are failing. The US has a plan to launch a research renaissance.

In November 2012, 18-year-old Meredith Littlejohn was a high school senior eagerly awaiting college acceptance letters, prom, and graduation when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid...

Antibiotics are failing. The US has a plan to launch a research renaissance.

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