Wildlife experts warn of contagious eye disease spreading among backyard birds

Wildlife experts are warning of a highly contagious illness affecting backyard birds this spring, commonly known as house ...
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Parents now skipping more than vaccines as newborn care refusal surges

A growing number of American parents are refusing standard newborn medical interventions that go well beyond childhood vaccines, including vitamin K injections and antibiotic eye ointment. A ...

Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life‑altering, long‑term effects, new study says

Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.

4 Things Ophthalmologists Wish You Knew About Your Eyes

The A.A.O. recommends that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a comprehensive exam at 40 to establish a ...

'My son almost died from meningitis but these quick actions saved his life'

Gaynor Simpson faced every parents' worst nightmare when her son was left fighting for his life with sepsis and meningitis ...

Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life‑altering long‑term effects – new study

Outbreaks of bacterial meningitis at NZ and UK universities highlight a need for greater understanding and ongoing support for those who survive an infection.

Itchy eyes? Experts reveal the causes and what you can do about them

Dry eyes are also a common source of itch - the result of hormonal changes related to aging, taking certain medications, some autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and staring at screens ...

Fast-moving Meningitis outbreak kills young people in England. What to know about the deadly disease

A fast-moving cluster of meningococcal disease centred in Canterbury has claimed two young lives and infected at least 20 ...

Health bosses can't confirm meningitis outbreak contained

Health bosses cannot yet confirm whether a deadly meningitis outbreak has been contained, Kent's director of public health ...
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Some Antibiotic Drugs Can Alter Your Gut Microbiome for Up to Eight Years, New Research Suggests

Just a single course of treatment can leave a lasting impression, according to a study of nearly 15,000 people in Sweden ...

From coughs to chickenpox: the common nursery illnesses every parent should know

These are the most prevalent infections. "The most common infections that children pick up at nursery are coughs, colds, and fever," says Dr Das. Most colds in younger children typically resolve ...

Prototype breath tests spot bacterial infections in minutes

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And doing so reliably is more important than ever, given the increasing ...