In anticipation of the resumption of masses next week, the Vatican underwent a thorough sanitization process led by individuals clad in protective overalls. The iconic St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Catholic church globally, witnessed a meticulous cleaning, with workers donning masks and protective gear spraying disinfectant on every surface, including the statues beneath the ornate St. Peter’s... 

Health official have warned of a massive surge in shigella cases in Portland due to the widespread contamination of human excrement in the city. Shigella is a deadly bacteria that spreads via fecal matter, and creates symptoms that include fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some cases can become potentially fatal. “Shigella spreads when one person’s infected poop gets into another... 

South Korea has reported three more fatalities from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), bringing the death toll to 19 in an outbreak that began in May. South Korea’s Health Ministry on Tuesday also confirmed four new cases, bringing to 154 the total number of confirmed cases. According to the ministry, 17 of the 154 people have also been cured and released from hospital. Meanwhile, 16 of... 

New research has warned that washing raw chicken, through spreading infection, could increase the risk of food poisoning. Washing meat before cooking was found to spread deadly bacteria called campylobacter, experts claimed. The bacteria infect the things around such as work surfaces, clothing and cooking equipment, through the splashing of water droplets. Campylobacter bacteria, as the most common...