September 14, 2018 Florida veteran, 93, survives flesh-eating bacteria A Florida veteran is making a strong recovery after contracting flesh-eating bacteria in his leg last month while on his daily walk on the beach.
September 4, 2018 Dad struck by Guillain-Barré syndrome unable to speak, move 3 months later An Australian father of three has been left fighting for his life after contracting Guillian-Barre Syndrome, which has left him unable to move or breathe on his own.
September 4, 2018 Girl, 4, contracts life-threatening infection after trying on shoes without socks, mom claims A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.
September 1, 2018 Texas police officer, wife plead for bone marrow donor for daughter with rare condition A “vibrant” 9-year-old girl’s life was turned on its head last month when she learned that she has a rare, potentially fatal condition that will require a bone marrow transplant to better her chances of survival.
August 29, 2018 Man loses left arm after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection from sushi A 71-year-old man in South Korea had his left forearm amputated after he developed a fever and excruciating pain in his hand hours after eating raw fish.
August 28, 2018 North Dakota woman dies from hantavirus after possible contact with rodent droppings A North Dakota woman has died from hantavirus after possibly coming into contact with rodent droppings or urine.
August 16, 2018 Girl with rare condition gets wish to swim with mermaids A 6-year-old girl’s dream to swim with mermaids came true on Tuesday after she was flown from her home in Ohio to Florida, where she was able to join the Weeki Wachee Springs mermaids in the water.
August 15, 2018 Death from a dog lick? Veterinarian explains rare infection triggered by pets' saliva A veterinarian explains a rare infection that's triggered by pet's saliva.
August 15, 2018 Teen football player dies after complaining of headache An Iowa family is mourning the death of their 14-year-old son who initially came home from football practice last week complaining of a headache, which set off a series of medical tragedies.
August 13, 2018 Wisconsin woman's death linked to bacteria from dog saliva, doctors believe There have been two cases of capnocytophaga infections in the state so far this summer.