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• Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn - Researchers discover possible weakness in deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.
• Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most - A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.
• Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains - Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.
• Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn - Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
• CDC reports 21st cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, with nearly 100 people infected - The CDC confirms a norovirus outbreak on an AIDAdiva cruise ship sickened 95 passengers and six crew members during a November voyage from Germany to multiple destinations.