Bacteria
Trump, Putin to discuss suspected plague case as US officials press Russia for answers
"Maybe there's nothing there, maybe it's bigger than we thought, we don't know," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, warning that the US was operating with limited information.
Employee of Russian plague institute dies of suspected pneumonic infection, Trump offers help
NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to drugs due to overuse
Antibiotics for common childhood infections are no longer effective in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This ineffectivity can easily spread all over the world.
How safe are your sushi and sashimi?
If you don't suffer from a weak immune system sushi and sashimi should be fine, but if you are you should be more careful.
'Air pollution to boost antibiotic-resistance deaths to 840k by 2050'
Antibiotic resistance from air pollution was already linked to an estimated 480,000 premature deaths in 2018.
Why a consistent sleep schedule is important for your health
An inconsistent sleep schedule can upset your gut bacteria and affect your health long-term.
Potentially harmful bacteria found in Mehadrin Materna baby formula
The company removed the product from shelves and cleaned the factory under the supervision of the Health Ministry.
Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine
A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.
More polluted than a toilet? Here are the toxins living in your bed
The amount of bacteria accumulating on your pillowcase can be astounding. Here's why your pillowcases should be washed more often than they probably are.
Is your pillow hiding more bacteria than a toilet seat?
A recent report sheds light on the alarming amount of bacteria that accumulates on pillowcases and emphasizes the importance of washing pillowcases regularly in order to maintain good hygiene.
Unclean dentures could raise pneumonia risk, a new study finds
Despite advances in denture biomaterials, the majority of dentures are fabricated using polymethyl-methacrylate to which pathogens stick easily.
Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it
Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.
