Health News: Alarming New ‘Superbug’ Gene found in animals and people ♦ DOJ: Consumers must remain on guard about supplement risks ♦ Electronic cigarettes need restrictions

Alarming New ‘Superbug’ Gene found in animals and people in China A new gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics has been found in people and pigs in China - including in samples of bacteria with epidemic potential, researchers said on Wednesday.The discovery was described as "alarming" by scientists, who called for urgent restrictions on the use of polymyxins - a class of antibiotics

DOJ: Consumers must remain on guard about supplement risks Putting out too much information is rarely a problem for the government, but most reports about Tuesday’s announcement by federal agencies of their new and ongoing “sweep” against unlawful dietary supplements overlooked some important consumer information. In addition to the criminal and civil actions made public Nov. 17, 2015, by the U.S. Department of Justice

New microscopy technology may help surgeons save more lives Biomedical engineers and neurosurgeons have developed an augmented microscopy technology to help surgeons operate with greater precision and reduced risk of harming patients.

Teens and parents agree: Electronic cigarettes need restrictions More than three fourths of both teens and adults say e-cigarettes should be restricted in public spaces, come with health warnings and be taxed like conventional cigarettes.