A new report from the United Nations says climate change is accelerating the rise of superbugs. So what exactly are superbugs? Viruses, strains of bacteria, parasites and fungi that are resistant to most antibiotics and medications aimed at treating the infections they cause are all considered superbugs. Superbugs were the cause of about 5 million deaths in 2019 and the number is expected to climb to 10 million by 2050.
The Food and Drug Administration is kicking off a two-day meeting to consider whether to let people get birth control pills without a prescription, with a decision expected by the summer.
Dr. Deena Gupta-Adimoolam, a primary care specialist, joined Cheddar News to talk about how people can prepare themselves for emergency hospital visits.
