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A deadly fungus is spreading at an alarming rate in the US. Here’s what you need to know

A potentially fatal fungus is spreading in the United States, but those with minimal health risks are likely in the clear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Autism is more common among Black and Hispanic kids for the first time ever—but only because screening is better

The increase in diagnoses is from “this rush to catch up,” said David Mandell, a University of Pennsylvania psychiatry professor.

Fortune

Can the sit-to-stand test tell you how long you'll live? Experts weigh in

Whether or not you can repeatedly rise from a chair may seem trivial, but it’s not.

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Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released the new estimates of how common autism is

The Independent UK

'Urgent' health warning issued of super contagious 'Last Of Us' black fungus

The fungus is thought to have a death-rate of 60 per cent of the people it infects

Bristol Post

'Last Of Us' black fungus with 60% death rate spread rapidly during Covid pandemic

Nearly half of patients who contract C. auris die within 90 days as it predominately targets elderly people with weakened immune systems, according to the The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

Daily Mirror

Medical Tourism Can Get You Healthcare Bargains Abroad

Millions of Americans partake in medical tourism each year. If you can’t afford a medical procedure in the U.S., consider investigating options overseas.

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Bills call for Texas teachers to be trained to administer lifesaving overdose drugs to students

Texas is attempting to address the fentanyl crisis gripping schools by having staff learn how to administer lifesaving medication.

The Texas Tribune

Queer teens are experiencing worsening mental health according to CDC data.

Suicide attempts among LGBQ high school students were at least double the national average in 2019.

USAFacts

More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of blindness linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria

The Independent UK

CDC urges people to stop using these eye drops after infection leads to 3 deaths and 4 cases of surgical eye removal

Drug-resistant bacteria found in EzriCare and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears.

Fortune

The CDC is investigating recalled eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

Infections from drug-resistant bacteria have caused death and illness in 68 patients across the U.S., the CDC says. The strain has been linked to recalled eyedrops like EzriCare Artificial Tears.

WEKU

Death toll rises from bacterial infection linked to recalled eye drops

Two more fatalities as Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in 16 states

The Independent UK

California bill would require all public high schools to hand out free condoms

A high school student went to a pharmacy to purchase condoms but was turned away because of his age.

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The Independent UK

A CDC warning and a fungus outbreak: Everything we know about the deadly candida auris

Drug-resistant Candida auris spread ‘worrisome’ say epidemiologists

Wales Online

Candida auris: What are the signs and symptoms as deadly fungal infection spreads across US at 'alarming rate'

While the findings are concerning, scientists don't want people thinking it will lead to an apocalyptic outbreak like in The Last Of Us

Salon

Four fungi that threaten public health

Move over, viruses: Fungal infections (and even fungal pandemics) are a real thing

Axios

Republicans' COVID vaccine tightrope

Experts say there's a fine line between responsibly scrutinizing policy and fueling misinformation.

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This tick-borne disease is now endemic in 10 US states

Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, is endemic in 10 U.S. states, according to a March report by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasitic disease primarily occurs within the Northeast and Midwest. As cases continue to rise in several states, the CDC has advised for an increase…

The Independent UK

A CDC warning and a fungus spreading: Everything we know about the deadly candida auris

Drug-resistant Candida auris spread ‘worrisome’ say epidemiologists

Irish Mirror

Scientists sound the alarm on new deadly 'Last Of Us' black fungus that antibiotics can't treat

Fungal infections caused 1.5 million deaths worldwide in 2021

Fortune

Deadly drug-resistant fungus has spread to most U.S. states

Cases have been recorded in more than half of U.S. states over the past 12 months, with Nevada, California and Florida reporting the most infections.

The Guardian - UK

Newly released Chinese Covid data points to infected animals in Wuhan

Previously unseen genomic samples suggest animals at Huanan market were potential source

The New Daily

Chinese COVID-19 data from Huanan market provides clues to origins: Report

Data from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic uploaded to a database by Chinese scientists gives crucial information on its origins.

Daily Record

What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered

Canada auris cases have risen over the past few years, sparking concern as it's resistant against antibiotics.

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