Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC sounds alarm on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

(HealthDay)—More than 2 million people come down with infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year in the United States, leading to at least 23,000 deaths, according to a report released Monday by federal health ...

Pediatrics

Adolescent vaccinations decreased during COVID-19 pandemic

(HealthDay)—The decrease in vaccination orders seen during the COVID-19 pandemic could offset increases in vaccinations for adolescents from 2018 to 2019, according to research published in the Aug. 21 issue of the U.S. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Disney measles outbreak spreads to more US states, Mexico

A measles outbreak centered around Disneyland in California has spread to six more US states and Mexico, and an international visitor to the theme park likely sparked the health alert, officials said Friday.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Vacant lot greening can reduce community crime and violence

Communities that are engaged in cleaning, mowing and repurposing vacant spaces are likely to experience greater reductions in violence and crime than neighborhoods that do not participate in these activities, according to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Explaining the Malawi cholera outbreak

Malawi's worsening cholera crisis is the result of long-term neglect of the country's water supplies and water testing urgently needed, specialists say.

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