Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics
Everyday substances like caffeine may alter how bacteria respond to antibiotics, according to new research. Scientists found that…
Study finds links between human genetic variation, gut mycobiome, and chronic disease risk
Clinicians’ ability to diagnose and treat chronic diseases is limited by scientific uncertainty around factors contributing to disease…
‘Diversity jars’ can boost immunity, metabolism — what to put in them
Good gut health? Bottle it up. In the pursuit of a better gut microbiome, social media users are…
2 people dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters, Louisiana officials say
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in U.S. 04:38 Two people have…
Super common OTC meds fueling antibiotic resistance: study
Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications…
Climate Change Is Bringing Legionnaire’s Disease to a Town Near You
This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Air conditioners have been…
Gut bacteria and insomnia influence each other in small but significant ways, study shows
New genetic analysis reveals that insomnia and gut microbes shape each other, offering fresh clues to why poor…
Bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease found in Cape Cod swimmer
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents and visitors about a dangerous bacterium that can cause…
Bacteria could make vitamins cheaper and greener
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new…
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have…
Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of…
Chronic symptoms of Lyme disease
Grammy award-winning pop star Justin Timberlake, 44, recently took to Instagram to share his diagnosis of Lyme disease,…