Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems

A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area.

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DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army

Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.

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Save the Whales. But Save the Microbes, Too.

Conservation biologists propose a daunting task: protecting Earth’s diversity of bacteria and other microbes.

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W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections

The U.N. health agency found that one in six infections worldwide was resistant to the most commonly available antibiotics.

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Cuts to the Food Safety System Threaten Americans’ Health

Public health experts worry that downsizing the sprawling FoodNet surveillance system could make it harder to prevent food-borne illnesses.

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How Healthy Is Greek Yogurt?

It’s a staple of the Mediterranean diet for good reason.

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NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Traced to City-Owned Sites, Including Harlem Hospital

Officials said Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site were two sources of an outbreak that has killed seven and sickened over 100.

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The Race to Trace a Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Scientists are examining samples from cooling towers in Harlem for evidence of bacteria and checking for matches with samples from patients with Legionnaires’ disease.

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What to Know About Plague After a New Case in California

It is not just a scourge of the Middle Ages. Plague still exists, though it is rare. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself.

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The Unseen Health Dangers of Floodwaters

Even if the water looks safe, it could be filled with sewage and other hazards.

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