El calentamiento del clima podría traer una bacteria necrosante a más cuerpos de agua de EE. UU.
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El calentamiento global fomenta la propagación de una letal bacteria necrosante en la costa noreste de Estados Unidos, informan unos investigadores.La bacteria Vibrio vulnificus crece en aguas costeras c…
Learn MoreWarming Climate Could Bring Flesh-Eating Bacteria to More U.S. Waters
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Global warming is fostering the spread of a deadly flesh-eating bacteria along the northeastern coast of the United States, researchers report. Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters…
Learn MoreEE. UU. reforzará el control de las PFAS en el agua potable
MARTES, 14 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las plantas de tratamiento de agua potable de EE. UU. estarán obligadas a eliminar ciertos “compuestos permanentes” del agua potable, cuando la administración de Biden fije los primeros límites de la his…
Learn MoreU.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain “forever chemicals” from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better know…
Learn MoreU.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain “forever chemicals” from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better know…
Learn MoreSource of Pathogen Infection in Four Hospitalized Patients Identified
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hospital tap water and ice can represent a source of infection for vulnerable patients, according to a study published online March 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Michael Klompas, M.D., M.P.H., from Ha…
Learn MoreHigh Number of Health Care Encounters Seen for Tap Water Scalds
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tap water scald burns cause a high number of costly health care visits in the United States, according to a study published online March 7 in Injury Prevention.Wendy Shields, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Johns Ho…
Learn MoreLas pruebas de gérmenes del agua de pozo podrían depender de la época del año
LUNES, 13 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores que estudian el agua de pozo encontraron que las prácticas de monitorización actuales con frecuencia no reflejan los riesgos reales de contaminación de las aguas subterráneas.¿Cuál e…
Learn MoreWell Water Germ Tests May Depend on Time of Year
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers studying well water found current monitoring practices often fail to reflect actual groundwater pollution risks.The problem: Spikes in harmful bacteria, like those from animal and human waste, vary…
Learn MoreSe reducen las mordeduras de tiburones en todo el mundo
MARTES, 7 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Entrar al agua es un poco más seguro: los ataques de tiburones no provocados se redujeron a un mínimo de 10 años en todo el mundo en 2022, aseguran los observadores de tiburones.En 2022 hubo un total de…
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