Month: July 2023

Nasal Swab Identifies Sinus Infection in Kids

Imagine sending off a parking ticket to the wrong car. It would be a waste of time and resources, right? Well, it turns out that prescribing antibiotics to children with sinus infections when they’re not actually necessary is a lot like trying to fix someone else’s car! A recent study suggests that testing nasal swabs […]

Published on July 26, 2023

CDC: Salmonella in Ground Beef Sickens at Least 16

It’s like when you go to a BBQ party and one of the dishes turns out to be contaminated. Well, ground beef contaminated with salmonella has made some people sick in the Northeastern states. In fact, at least 16 people, with six ending up in the hospital, have fallen ill due to the tainted meat. […]

Published on July 26, 2023