Alarming study find 1 common infection could lead to higher dementia risk – Health – News
A newly identified factor has revealed a troubling connection between certain infections and dementia risk, according to scientists.…
Vibrio cholerae acquires antiviral defenses through horizontal gene transfer
Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae lives under constant attack from viruses. To survive, bacteria equip themselves with antiviral…
Early Release – Transmissibility and Disease Progression of Asymptomatic Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection, Lima, Peru – Volume 32, Number 4—April 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
Cola may quickly lower pH inside orthodontic clear aligners and shift oral bacteria within hours
A 24-hour microbiome study suggests that cola can rapidly disturb the aligner-tooth microenvironment, and that removing aligners before…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
Dropped implants in OR: A hidden contamination threat
The “five-second rule” doesn’t hold in the operating room, where even brief contact with the floor contaminates implants…
Vitamin D Shows Promise in Resetting Immune System in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in…
Whole wheat diets may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Enriching the diet with wheat fiber protects mice against intestinal inflammation, according to a study published by researchers…
Wholegrain rye changes gut bacteria and lowers inflammation in obesity trial
A 12-week randomized trial found that wholegrain rye did not beat refined wheat for weight loss, but it…
Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar as Natural Antibiotic
New experiments show that tar made from birch bark — long known as a tool adhesive — can…
Study uncovers how tuberculosis bacteria fuel themselves during infection
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the bacteria that causes tuberculosis fuels itself during infection, providing new insights…