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...
30 Aug, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
Flesh-eating screwworm detected in US patient after Central America outbreakUS health officials have confirmed a human case of the deadly cattle screwworm parasite, linked to the recent outbreak in Central America. ...
26 Aug, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...
26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
1 in 5 die after rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria strikes US coasts; Know the symptoms and how to stay safeA surge of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, is impacting US coasts, leading to multiple deaths and infections. The bacteria thri...
09 Aug, 2025, 10.45 AM IST
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 ...
05 Aug, 2025, 10.36 PM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
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...
18 Jul, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
Can a dog’s kiss cost you a limb? Doctor warns of the dangers of letting your pup lick your facePet owners should reconsider letting dogs lick their faces or open wounds, as warned by The Gut Doc. Dog saliva can carry Capnocytophaga, a...
01 Apr, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
OG Maco: The Trailblazing Rapper Behind ‘U Guessed It’ Dies at 32 After Courageous Health BattleOG Maco, the Atlanta rapper who skyrocketed to fame with his 2014 viral hit "U Guessed It," has passed away at the age of 32.
28 Dec, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
Deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreak sweeps Japan, patient die in 48 hours; Here's all you need to knowJapan Bacteria (Google Trends): A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) in Japan has raised concerns as cases approa...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in JapanFlesh-eating bacteria in Japan: A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a "flesh-eating" bacteria, is rap...
17 Jun, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
ICMR issues dietary recommendations for Indians, with a warning for vegetarians and protein supplementsICMR and ICMR-NIN issue dietary guidelines to combat malnutrition, obesity, diabetes. Recommendations stress balanced diet, exercise, avoid...
08 May, 2024, 10.36 PM IST
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...
07 Sep, 2023, 07.13 PM IST
Flesh eating bacteria causes multiple deaths in Florida, New York, Connecticut. Check name, symptomsFlesh eating bacteria has killed several people across the US. The official name of Flesh eating bacteria is Vibrio vulnificus.
20 Aug, 2023, 02.06 AM IST
Man takes a quick nap with contact lenses on, wakes up losing right eye to flesh-eating parasiteKrumholz was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious infection.
22 Feb, 2023, 04.05 PM IST
Flesh-eating Bacteria: 11-year old boy dies after twisting ankle on treadmill. Read what's the disease, how it spreadsThe fifth-grade student twisted his ankle while running on the treadmill. Few days after the incident, his leg was covered with large, brui...
17 Feb, 2023, 05.29 PM IST
Eight controversial foods from around the worldMaggi is in the spotlight due to allegations of high lead content and (MSG). Here are some other food items that are controversial.
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