article Bubonic plague bacteria from a patient (CDC) HOLBROOK, Ariz. - County health officials in northeastern Arizona said a man has contracted the human plague and are warning the public to take precautions to limit the risk of exposure. Navajo County Assistant Manager Bryan Layton said Friday that a man over the age of 55…
By Jessica Hamzelou A person’s lungs quickly deteriorate after they dieSEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Donated lungs that are too damaged to be used in transplants have been revived after being connected to the blood supply of a live pig. The technique could potentially triple the number of lungs available for transplant, say the…
Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bulelani Qolani, who was evicted from his house while taking a bath earlier this week.The minister will launch an investigation into the matter. Residents of Khayelitsha don't want an investigation - instead they want the law enforcement officers arrested. Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bulelani Qolani in Khayelitsha on Saturday morning, and listened…
Share on PinterestResearchers continue to investigate the role of gut bacteria in the health of the brain and other areas of the body.The human body contains trillions of specialized cells — tiny building blocks that come together to support the development and functioning of the body.But human cells are not the only “materials” that make…
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Picture: Phill Magakoe / Gallo Images The Department of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation has laid criminal charges against the former CEOs of Lepelle and Amatola Water Boards.The department said it was working closely with law enforcement agencies and had a very strong team of lawyers. It said…
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Published: November 06, 2026, 10:41 pm Last updated: November 07, 2026, 12:20 am A California pumpkin patch and petting zoo associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections reopened Nov. 6 with the owners saying environmental tests for the pathogen had come back negative. The San Luis Obispo county health department has not posted
Healthcare affordability. Abortion access. “Medicare for All.” Healthcare was a major force behind the big wins for Democrats in this week’s midterm elections. But the debate over what the Democratic Party will do next is just getting started. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMU’s Health Hub on Nov. 4 to