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Russia plague news: What to know about the disease and which countries have been affected as lab worker dies in Siberia?

At the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, a tragic incident led to the death of a 28-year-old woman, suspected to have contracted pneumonic plague from live bacteria. This alarming development has prompted local health authorities to place nearly 200 individuals who interacted with her under medical observation. While the exact cause…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Black Death Plague Outbreak: Nearly Two Hundred People Under Observation After Russian Lab Worker Dies

Around 200 people were reportedly placed under medical observation after a laboratory worker allegedly broke a tube containing live plague bacteria in Irkutsk, Russia.

International Business Times UK · 7h ago

Whales survived brink of extinction in 19th and 20th centuries but then comes the biggest mystery yet to be solved

Carcasses have been washing ashore around the gulf city of Puerto Madryn, including near the central waterfront where they alarm residents and tourists.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Seaweed strandings cause a stink – here’s why they harm your health

Seaweed piling up on a beach might look harmless, but as quantities begin to rot, they can release gases that are toxic to people.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Lab-grown ‘mini-bladder’ helps explain why urinary tract infections keep coming back

For many people, a urinary tract infection (UTI) doesn’t really end when the antibiotics run out. The burning and constant trips to the toilet fade, then return weeks or months later.

The Conversation · Oct 2

Underlying causes of recurrent bacterial vaginosis identified by Australian scientists

Melbourne researchers behind previous BV transmission breakthrough turn attention to understanding why some cases are harder to cure

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

Could astronauts on the Moon manufacture their own tools? NASA tests lunar dust material that could reduce supplies from Earth

NASA researchers are developing a composite material that combines lunar regolith with a biodegradable plastic called poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). This innovative approach aims to manufacture tools and equipment directly on the Moon, rather than transporting everything from Earth. Bacteria may potentially produce the plastic using waste and carbon dioxide available during missions.…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Kuttu vs Singhara vs Wheat Atta: Which Flour Spikes Blood Sugar Less

Why Flour Choice Affects Blood Sugar at AllWheat atta raises blood sugar through starch, specifically, how quickly its starch breaks down into glucose in the small intestine. The speed of that breakdown is what the glycaemic index measures. A flour with a lower GI releases glucose more slowly, producing a…

Times Life · Oct 1

Merck Stops Selling Recarbrio in the U.S., Leaving Hospitals with Fewer Options for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia and Infections

Merck has discontinued Recarbrio, a reserve IV antibiotic for resistant hospital infections, in the U.S. Here is what patients and families should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

How Long Can Leftovers Really Stay in the Refrigerator Before They Need to Go?

Clearing the dinner table and packing leftover casseroles, proteins, and side dishes into storage containers feels like a responsible way to plan future meals. Stacking those sealed containers neatly on refrigerator shelves creates a sense of organized readiness for busy upcoming workdays. Yet, as the calendar days tick forward, a…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 30