New Drug-Resistant Superbug Hits 3 States

Modern medicine can't fight off superbugs for long

(NEWSER) - Good news: The superbug MRSA seems to be under control. Bad news: A new one called NDM-1 is on the loose . Get used to it, warns Sarah Boseley in the Guardian . "The era of antibiotics is coming to a close," she writes. These "miracle medicines" can't fight off ever-evolving bacteria for long—figure another 10 years under a best-case scenario. "The post-antibiotic apocalypse is within sight." More»

It's traced to cheap cosmetic surgeries

(NEWSER) - A new superbug has emerged in UK hospitals, probably brought back to the country by people who traveled to India or Pakistan for cosmetic surgery, the BBC reports. About 50 cases have been cataloged in the UK, but researchers fear the newly christened NDM-1 (named after New Delhi, notes the Times of India , which quotes Indian officials not at all happy about it) could evolve into a global heath problem. Scattered cases have been reported in the US, Canada, and Australia as well. More»

911 callers don't risk arrest themselves

(NEWSER) - Good Samaritan laws are designed to make sure people who OD on drugs get help. The idea is to shield callers to 911 who report someone in trouble from getting arrested themselves, Newsweek reports in a look at the push for the laws. So far, Washington state and New Mexico have the legislation in place, and California, New York, and Massachusetts are considering it. More»

Northeast, Midwest would lose seats if today's census was used

(NEWSER) - The South is gaining population and power at the expense of the Northeast and Midwest, according to Census Bureau estimates released yesterday. If House seats were distributed based on the estimates, which are believed to be a strong predictor of the 2010 census results, Texas would be the big winner, gaining three seats, with Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah, and Washington each adding one. More»

From the Rockies to a Miami suburb, perfect places to raise your babies

(NEWSER) - These places earned Family Circle's attention with for their serenity, natural beauty, community, and culture. Living costs, commutes, and crime rates are low, but schools and museums rank high. They're all BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby.

1. Castle Rock, Colo.
2. Diamond Bar, Calif.
3. Morton Grove, Ill.
4. Cedar Park, Texas
5. Derby, Kan.