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Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak: 5 deaths reported as deadly bacteria cases rise, prompting new warnings for beachgoers. Check symptoms, when to seek medical care, and how should you protect yourselfThe Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak has resulted in nine reported cases and five deaths so far in 2026, according to state health offi...
In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...
Deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria with 20% mortality risk detected in Long Island: Symptoms, spread, treatment and preventionScientists have detected the potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in Long Island waters, posing a significant ris...
The Deep Sea Has “Brine Pools” That Can Kill Fish InstantlyScientists have discovered alien-like brine pools deep beneath the ocean, forming dense, hypersaline lakes on the seafloor. These extreme e...
The Ocean’s Tiniest Drifters May Be Quietly Deciding Where Plastic Ends UpNew research reveals ocean microbes significantly influence plastic's journey. These tiny organisms attach to plastic, altering its buoyanc...
Flesh-eating bacteria, which kill 1 in 5 spreading across US? Here is how to protect yourself from deadly infectionsLouisiana confirms six deaths from Vibrio vulnificus this year. Twenty-two people are hospitalized after contracting the bacteria. Infectio...
Flesh-eating bacteria kills multiple persons across USA, hospitalizations surge. Symptoms, illness, treatment, how to preventVibrio bacteria thrive in seawater and in the mix of fresh and saltwater found in estuaries and lagoons. Most infections are reported from ...
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in parts of USA. Treatment, symptoms, locations where is it found?Flesh eating bacteria infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus are sharply increasing along the Gulf Coast, with multiple deaths reported in ...
What is Vibrio vulnificus? Flesh-eating bacteria that claimed 8 lives in 2 US statesA dangerous bacteria is spreading across America's Gulf Coast. It is causing severe illness and fatalities. States like Louisiana and Flori...
Health crisis in Florida? 'Dangerous' flesh-eating bacteria kills 4 as Vibrio vulnificus infections rise. Check symptomsA health crisis has emerged in US state of Florida due to a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria, resul...
IIT Guwahati researchers analyse Panitenga, identify bacterial strains with potential industrial applicationsResearchers at IIT Guwahati have identified a beneficial bacterial strain in Panitenga, a traditional Assamese fermented food. The strain, ...
Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs, says expertDr. Ajay Sonkar's study reveals that the Ganga river remains germ-free despite massive footfalls during Mahakumbh. This is attributed to 1,...
Rare disease claims YouTuber Billy LeBlanc's partner Natalie Clark’s life: Everything you need to know about Vibrio Vulnificus, the ‘shellfish infection’Billy LeBlanc, a popular YouTuber and the figurehead of the Bratayley family channel announced the devastating news of his girlfriend’s dea...
Limb amputation risk: Uncooked Tilapia fish connection to deadly bacteria; treatment, transmission and all about the life-threatening infectionWoman Loses Limbs After Consuming Contaminated Tilapia - A Shocking Case of Bacterial Infection.
Flesh eating bacteria: CDC issues alert over Vibrio Vulnificus. Know symptoms of infection, ways to preventBacteria Vibrio Vulnificus is moving from north to south at the rate of 30 miles annually. About 80,000 people get infected and 100 die ann...
Hurricane Idalia's aftermath: Hidden threat of deadly flesh-eating bacteria lurks in floodwaters, here’s how to be safeWhile Hurricane Idalia may have passed, a lingering threat remains. Florida health authorities are issuing a stern warning stating floodwat...
Rare flesh-eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus claims 3 lives in New York, know causes, symptoms and precautionsThe latest occurrence of an individual's demise in Suffolk County has been connected to the aggressive vibrio vulnificus bacterium, signify...
Why increased rainfall in the Arctic is bad news for the whole worldThe Arctic water cycle is expected to shift from a snow-dominated one towards a rain-dominated one during the 21st century, although the ti...
Scientists find evidence of virus-eating microorganismsThe findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, go against the currently predominant views of the role of both viruses an...
Maradu flats demolition: Restoring the faith of homebuyersIt could have been avoided if there was a detailed coastal zone map, which clearly identified such areas in municipal areas and panchayats ...