Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’

Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’

A dangerous fungus spreading among US healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim. New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first reported in 2016. In March 2023, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 4,000 new clinical cases of C. auris, dubbing it … Read more

Newly discovered nutrient may help you live longer — where to find it

Newly discovered nutrient may help you live longer — where to find it

Veterinary epidemiologist Stephanie Venn-Watson found her porpoise two decades ago while studying the well-being of bottlenose dolphins the US Navy trains to protect ships and harbors. She noticed that the healthiest dolphins had higher levels of the saturated fatty acid C15:0. When the dolphins ate fish rich in C15:0, their insulin, glucose and cholesterol levels … Read more

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