The story at a glance Between 2019 and 2021, clinical cases of Candida Auris tripled. According to the CDC, the fungus has now been reported in 28 states. Candida Auris is of such concern because it is often resistant to antifungal drugs, making it difficult to treat infections. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The fungus Candida … Read more
The story at a glance Erie police say lacrosse player Patrick Carrozzi and hockey player Carson Briere have been charged with criminal mischief and criminal conspiracy. Briere and Carrozzi are also accused of disorderly conduct. ERIE, Pa. (WJET) — Two student athletes at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, are now facing criminal charges after bar … Read more
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Tick-borne illnesses in the United States have increased 25% since 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a rare disease now spreading in the northeastern United States. The CDC says cases of babesiosis, which can cause illness ranging from asymptomatic to severe, … Read more
(NEXSTAR) — After months of inflation, eggs suddenly got a little cheaper — but don’t expect them to stay that way. The price of eggs in the US has been rising sharply since last fall, but inflation data shows that the average price fell 7% in February. Suddenly, the average price of a dozen large … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – March is here, which means many Americans are planning spring break trips. Ahead of the busy tourist season, the US State Department warns against visiting certain holiday destinations, particularly Mexico. Last month, the State Department issued a Level 4 “do not travel” warning for many parts of Mexico. As of March 9, many … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – The diabetes drug Semaglutide has sparked a weight loss craze as people realized it can be used to shed pounds quickly when prescribed in an unusual way. Semaglutide is better known by the brand names under which it is marketed, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro, has received a lot … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Costco isn’t raising its membership fee now, but company officials say the change could happen soon. The question is, how soon? On a call with investors last week, CFO Richard Galanti reiterated that the price of its Gold Star membership would be increased, but said “it’s a matter of when, not if.” Costco … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida resident died after contracting a rare amoeba last week, health officials say. Charlotte County health officials said the unidentified male patient likely contracted Nagleria Fowler after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, local Florida news outlet WFTX reported. Eric Milbrandt, director of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s marine laboratory, said … Read more
WASHINGTON (KFOR) – If you’ve been having trouble accessing your Dish Network account lately, you’re not alone. Earlier this month, Dish Network claimed that a “network outage” was affecting services. As a result of the “outage”, the company’s website was unavailable for several days. Now we have a better idea of what caused the outage. … Read more
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Friday about the spread of a strain of Shigella bacteria that appears to be resistant to antibiotics. According to the CDC, in 2022, approximately 5% of shigellosis infections will be drug-resistant, or XDR, infections, while no resistant infections were reported in 2015. According … Read more