Saint Louis, MO

Columbus, OH

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

Texas State

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.

BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

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

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

LiveScience

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

7 scary diseases you can get from the water

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

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

TheDailyBeast

Olympic swimmers have a new weapon in fighting the bacteria-ridden, poop-filled Seine River: chugging two cans of Coke. The swimmers believe the soda’s acidity works as quasi-bleach for the digestive tract, lessening the chances of bacteria infesting them. Multiple doctors told the Wall Street Journal that there’s no scientific evidence of Coke’s cleansing properties, but athletes said they would down the cold drink anyway, just in case. Sewage, chemicals, and wastewater frequently run into the French river, making it notoriously a “little bit brown.” More recently, protesters angered at the French government’s Olympic plans defecated in it. The protest upped the river’s E. coli levels, which is known to cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections and pneumonia, according to the CDC. Although the protest dump helped lower the river’s water quality levels, making them too unclean for a triathlon on July 30, swimmers did eventually dive into the murky waters to compete. “Hopefully it’s all right,” said first time Olympian and U.S. triathlete Seth Rider. “Because I think I swallowed, like, a liter of water.”Read it at Wall Street JournalRead more at The Daily Beast.

Olympic Swimmers Are Guzzling Coke to Fight Bacteria in Poop-Filled Seine River

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

College Station, TX

New research suggests that lowering dietary folate can enhance metabolic flexibility. In a study published in Life Science Alliance, scientists from Texas A&M AgriLife Research discovered that reducing folate intake can promote healthier metabolisms in aging animal models. This finding challenges the traditional belief that high folate consumption is universally beneficial for health.

According to Scientists, Eating Less of This Vitamin Could Boost Longevity

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The Lens

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

Florida State

Research on Florida carpenter ants reveals they employ advanced medical techniques like amputation and wound cleaning based on injury type, significantly enhancing survival rates compared to untreated cases. A new study published in Current Biology reveals that humans are not the only ones who save lives through surgery. Researchers have...

Meet the Ants That Can Perform Surgery to Save Lives

DNA is crucial for life, and its organization has been a significant scientific challenge. GROVER, a model developed by BIOTEC, decodes DNA like text, promising advancements in genomics and personalized medicine. DNA holds the essential information required to sustain life. Deciphering how this information is stored and organized has been...

Cracking the Code of Life: New AI Model Learns DNA’s Hidden Language

The natural world is rich in chemical compounds with remarkable medicinal properties. A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and highlighted the potential of natural compounds in medicine. Since then, the identification, isolation, and synthesis of novel bioactive compounds from plants, fungi, and bacteria have become fundamental to drug development.

From fungi to pharmaceuticals: A milestone for the production of eutyscoparol A and violaceoid C

Researchers evaluated the effects of common agricultural pesticides on cancer rates, discovering that the use of these pesticides is linked to a higher risk of cancer. In contemporary agriculture, pesticides are crucial for maintaining high crop yields and ensuring food security. However, these chemicals can negatively impact plant and animal life, as well as pose risks to human health.

Study Reveals Pesticides’ Cancer Risk Rivals That of Smoking

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Japanese researchers have discovered that dopamine treatment could alleviate Alzheimer’s symptoms by promoting the production of neprilysin, an enzyme that breaks down harmful brain plaques. This breakthrough in mice models offers potential for a new treatment approach if replicated in human trials, emphasizing the importance of dopamine in managing...

Melting Away Alzheimer’s: How Dopamine Dissolves Harmful Brain Plaques

Zebrafish avatars are shedding new light on bladder cancer treatment, revealing how macrophages triggered by the BCG vaccine can destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach offers a faster way to personalize cancer therapies. Using zebrafish “Avatars,” an animal model developed by the Cancer Development and Innate Immune Evasion lab at...

Can Tiny Fish Cure Cancer? Zebrafish Research Sheds New Light

St. Louis, MO

Venice, IL

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

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...

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

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