Why you need work friends and how to make them, a surge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a "serious public health threat," and more.

Why you need work friends (and how to make them) (Monday, February 27)

Since the pandemic began, many workers have struggled to maintain social connections at work, but research suggests that workers who feel connected to their colleagues are happier and healthier. Writing for NPR's "Shots," Rhitu Chatterjee offers two tips to foster workplace friendships.

CDC: Surge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria poses 'serious public health threat' (Tuesday, February 28)

CDC last month issued a public health advisory warning of a surge in serious gastrointestinal infections caused by Shigella bacteria that are highly resistant to antibiotics and pose a "serious public health threat."

Inside FDA's 'milestone' decision for at-home diagnostic tests (Wednesday, March 1)

COVID-19 and the flu have many overlapping symptoms. But FDA on last month issued an emergency use authorization for the first at-home test that can indicate whether someone has COVID-19, influenza A, or influenza B, marking a "major milestone" for home-based diagnostics.

POTS affects millions of Americans — but we know little about it (Thursday, March 2)

Since the pandemic, cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome have risen significantly, particularly among young women, and can lead to debilitating symptoms. However, many patients have struggled to get properly diagnosed and find effective treatment for the condition, often being diagnosed with anxiety instead.

The top reason healthcare workers stay at their jobs (hint: It isn't compensation) (Friday, March 3)

Workforce issues continue to be top of mind for healthcare leaders. Writing for the Harvard Business Review, Patrick Ryan and Thomas Lee of Press Ganey outline what makes healthcare workers stay in their jobs.