Infections

Eight confirmed deaths in Florida after flesh-eating bacteria infects 13 

Louisiana has also reported an outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, with 17 cases recorded in 2025.

A boat of a Burmese pythons hunter is seen in the Everglades' swamps during the 2020 Python Challenge Python Bowl in Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee, Florida, U.S. January 15, 2020
 An illustrative image of a healthcare worker.

Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread

 Miley Cyrus opens up about ICU stay and health scare.

Miley Cyrus opens up about ICU stay and health scare

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition


New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections

This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.

 The spherical black objects are pathogenic bacteria, and the green dot within them represents a control hub containing multiple RNA molecules originated from virulence genes and a high concentration of CsrA that “decides” whether or not to express these genes.

Woman nearly loses eyesight after inflammatory disease caused by tattoo

She was found to be suffering from a severe eye inflammation, the first manifestation of sarcoidosis, a rare multisystem inflammatory disease.

 A tattoo studio; illustrative.

X-ray, CT scans reveal: Vikings battled some serious headaches, ear infections

Beyond battle deaths that may have led them to Valhalla, Vikings endured serious diseases, including osteoarthritis and dental problems, causing relentless pain.

 CT scans reveal: The Vikings battled some serious headaches.

New Report: Health Officials Confirm decline in Northern China’s HMPV Cases

In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases.

 Shanghai, China, 2021.

October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions

FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.

 October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions.

AI vs. Superbugs: Researchers develop AI tool to to battle antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

 AMR occurs when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines. Illustration.

Health Ministry reports rare outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, linked to E. coli

So far, 26 Israelis have been affected by this rare condition in 2024.

 The E. coli bacteria. Blood destruction and kidney damage

Every second, someone is getting herpes. That's 42 million people a year

Nearly 850 million people worldwide carry herpes viruses, study reveals.

 Every second, someone is getting herpes.

Cranberries against urinary tract infections?

Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, but they have many other benefits. Everything you need to know about this fruit.

 Cranberries

First UK case of new clade 1b mpox variant detected in London

Patient returned from Africa; UKHSA says risk to public remains low as contact tracing begins.

 Mpox Virus. Image by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Popular product recall: Fault in production, do not consume

Beit Hashita warns against consuming canned olive cocktail products due to potential presence of olive pits from a production error. Contact company for credit voucher.

  Recall Olive Harozit, Beit Hashita