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For the first time in three decades, researchers believe they have identified a new class of antibiotics. Teams at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and the University of Illinois, Chicago — led by researcher Gerry Wright — collaborated in the discovery of lariocidin, which was found to be effective against …

With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure — but is the peace of mind worth the hefty price tag? Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, more commonly known as “Dr. …

Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and fever reducer — during pregnancy, researchers have found. The study, which has sparked new discussions about the controversial topic, was recently published in the journal Nature Mental Health.   …

A dangerous fungus spreading among U.S. healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first reported in 2016. In March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 4,000 …

A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19, according to today.com and other outlets. The mom had her first child back in 1977, followed by eight …

A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant. The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital. …

Michigan resident dies from rabies after organ transplant in Ohio, officials say Michigan resident dies from rabies after organ transplant in Ohio, officials say 00:23 A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department reported Wednesday.  The Michigan Department …

A brand of shampoo has been recalled due to a potential health risk. Henkel, a consumer brands manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that Tec Italy Totale Shampoo has been pulled from shelves for potential contamination with the bacteria Klebsiella oxytoca. Henkel’s Mexico unit voluntarily recalled 1,068 units of the shampoo after …

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Dengue fever cases rising in these locations – Prostate cancer risk rises among men who share one troubling behavior – Alzheimer’s could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers …

An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment. Colton Belluzzo was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy when he was a baby. The disease has weakened his muscles over time. But he and his family …