Anthrax killed 7 animals in Saskatchewan. Here’s what you need to know about the disease
The presence of anthrax, which occurs naturally, was confirmed through laboratory testing on the deceased livestock. Continue reading
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College to hold misconduct hearing for controversial Halifax chiropractor
Dena Churchill is under investigation by the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors. Continue reading
Drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ pose growing threat, CDC says
“Nightmare bacteria” with unusual resistance to antibiotics of last resort were found more than 200 times in the United States last year. Continue reading
Ohio 18-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
An Ohio woman who went whitewater rafting in North Carolina has died of an infection after being exposed to an amoeba naturally present in warm fresh water. Continue reading