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WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2025) — A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat – and ...

The contaminated meat sources were chicken, turkey, pork and beef sold in local grocery stores Proper handwashing and separating raw meat during cooking is crucial to prevent transmission MONDAY, Oct.

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat – and pose a hidden foodborne risk ...

Acinetobacter baumannii is a multi-drug-resistant pathogen of urgent international concern. Here, the authors develop a protein subunit vaccine which prevents A. baumannii catheter-associated urinary ...

Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may double the risk of developing sepsis—with those aged younger than 60 years and men particularly susceptible, according to a long-term community-based study in ...

(NewsNation) — Urinary tract infections have long been associated with sexual activity and poor hygiene, but a new study found that nearly 1 in 5 infections were linked to contaminated meat. The ...

Drinking plenty of water can flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by stopping bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells. Over-the-counter pain ...

The human gastrointestinal system principally refers to the stomach and intestine, but can encompass the entire gastrointestinal tract, including all structures and organs from the mouth to the anus.

Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. You might be constipated if you have less than three bowel movements per week. Bloating and cramps are two ...