Olympics - Triathlon races to go ahead on Wednesday as Seine passes water quality tests
The latest Seine river water tests assessed as compliant by World Triathlon, showed lower levels of bacteria.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Olympics - Triathlon men's race postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution levels
Should levels of bacteria remain too high by Wednesday morning both the men's and women's races are likely to be postponed to Friday.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Olympics - River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23
Data published by city and regional authorities showed concentrations of enterococci and E.coli bacteria above legal thresholds on July 21.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Legionnaires' disease alert issued for Sydney CBD
People can be exposed to the bacteria if contaminated water particles from a cooling system are emitted into the air and breathed in.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness
Madonna's show tour was pushed back from its July start date after she was hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection.
Mon Oct 16 2023
How AI is joining the fight against superbugs
Scientists are exploring new strategies to win the war against superbugs.
Sat Sep 09 2023
Madonna's North American concerts postponed as singer recovers
"I am on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all of the blessings in my life," Madonna said.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Researchers develop new way to make cancer cells 'commit suicide'
The cancer cells produced the same toxin, as they were the bacteria itself, eventually killing them with a success rate of up to 60pct.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Madonna postpones tour after hospitalization for infection
Madonna developed the infection last Saturday and it led to a several-day stay in intensive care, manager Guy Oseary said.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam
Over 80 settlements had been affected by the disaster, and the flooding had released chemicals and infectious bacteria into the water.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Free pneumococcal vaccine for children born in 2018, 2019 - Dr Zaliha
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against the Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus bacterial infection.
Wed May 31 2023
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Power down: Keep an eye on hygiene when preparing raw recipes
Cooking without power may sound apocalyptic, but there are plenty of ways to get creative in the kitchen.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Sungai Burung paddy farmers suffer losses due to diseases
More than 50 rice farmers in the Sungai Burung area have to bear losses following an attack of bacterial panicle blight.
Wed Aug 10 2022