Drug-resistant bacteria on the rise in North Carolina :: WRAL.com
The World Health Organization is warning drug-resistant bacteria, dubbed ‘superbugs’ are on the rise. These bacteria do not respond to the first-line antibiotics often used by clinicians. Dr. Thomas Holland,…
Black eyes, orbital fractures and retinal detachment: Pickleball-related eye injuries are on the rise in the US
Eye injuries related to pickleball have increased at an “alarming rate” as the sport’s popularity has exploded in the United States, a new study finds. More and more people in…
Children eye problems rise in monsoon due to pollution allergens and infections, more environmental triggers rather than genetics
With the onset of monsoon, doctors across India report a rise in eye-related problems among children. While vision issues were once thought to be mostly hereditary, experts now warn that…
The American diet is being blamed for a worrying rise in colon cancer
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Experts sound alarm over a rise in a mysterious tick-borne illness spreading across America
If you’ve recently been bitten by a tick, you’re at risk of a deadly new allergic condition. Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or AGS, causes a red meat allergy in humans. It is…
As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states | US news
The measles outbreak in Texas is showing signs of slowing, though other states are seeing more cases and health officials are warning against complacency as the US continues to experience…