MRSA & Hygiene
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Snakes in the home bring disease to infants
Parents may delight their children by introducing a new pet at Christmas – but if the pet is a snake it may bring risk of serious infection, researchers warned today. Read more
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WW1 private’s role in medical research
World War I private Ernest Cable died not from a bullet but from dysentery – but his death is now helping to save millions of lives, experts say today. Read more
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Warning as baby bacteria problems increase
A bacteria responsible for serious disease in new-born babies is on the increase, researchers warn today. Read more
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Rugby customs may spread dangerous skin infection
Rugby is a game that is rough on the pitch and hearty in the changing rooms – but its customs may be causing outbreaks of a nasty skin condition, health experts warn today. Read more
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Childbirth infection risk growing
Women in the UK are facing increasing risks from serious blood infections, experts warn today. Read more
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Chicken liver key food poisoning source
Chicken liver – often used in pate – is a key source of food poisoning, according to an analysis by UK public health experts published yesterday. Read more
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Plague study raises new concern
A study of 1,500 year old skeletons has raised new concerns about the threat of the plague to humanity, researchers said last night. Read more
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Virus hope for super-bug treatment
Viruses could be used to treat patients treated with a hospital super-bug, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Unsafe medical care affects millions
Unsafe medical care harms more than 43 million people across the world, resulting in a loss of almost 23 million years of “healthy” life, researchers claim today. Read more
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Hand-washing guidance boosting hygiene
A five-point set of guidelines is proving effective around the world in improving hand hygiene among health workers, a study shows today. Read more