Five people have died in Louisiana after contracting flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus this year, as state health officials warn residents about a rise in severe infections linked to coastal water exposure

Another scary-sounding disease hitting the beaches this summer: Vibrio vulnificus

Five people have died from flesh-eating bacterial infections in Louisiana in 2026, health officials announcedthis week

Is Taking a Daily Multivitamin Good for Your Health? + – Millions of people take a daily multivitamin, but research shows they provide no tangible benefits in reducing the risk of chronic diseases for most healthy adults who follow a balanced diet. However, they may be beneficial for specific groups such as pregnant women, the…

Hunter Biden listens while his father, President Joe Biden, speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP) President Joe Biden speaks during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP)

As vampire bats move north and chronic wasting disease (CWD) spreads south, a disease researcher is worried it’s only a matter of time before the two find each other, if they haven’t already