legionnaire’s disease

Vegas Resort Tells Lodgers They May Have Been Infected By Legionnaires' Disease

Vegas Resort Tells Lodgers They May Have Been Infected By Legionnaires' Disease

By Phil Villarreal 7.18.11

Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Count legionnaires’ disease among them. The Aria Resort and Casino has warned its guests that they may have been infected with the severe form of pneumonia by the hotel’s water supply, which tests revealed contained high levels of the bacteria from June 21 to July 4. [More]

Using H2O As Wiper Fluid Might Turn Car Into Pneumonia Breeding Ground

Using H2O As Wiper Fluid Might Turn Car Into Pneumonia Breeding Ground

By Ben Popken 6.16.10

If you’re cheap and/or lazy and use only water as your windshield wiper fluid, you could increase your risk of contracting Legionnaire’s disease and pneumonia, according to a new study. That’s right, treat your car poorly and it will try to kill you. [More]