E. coli outbreak prompts push for hand-washing at petting zoos
BUCKEYE (AZFamily) — An E. coli outbreak among children that officials tied to contact with animals at a…
I’m a food scientist and these are 2 high-risk foods I won’t eat
New year, new foods? Hold on a minute. Whether you’re going all in on healthy eating with a…
Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk
An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with…
Study says your kitchen may be the hidden reason behind Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary tract. As per Johns Hopkins Medicine, women are…
UTIs Might Be Coming From Your Grocery Cart
Here’s something to unnerve you during your next trip to the supermarket. Research out this week shows that…
Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study finds
Nearly one in five urinary tract infections in a group of patients in Southern California were linked to…
Scientists identify Bidara leaf extracts as the most effective natural antimicrobial source
Scientists in Malaysia have revealed that methanolic extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana leaves outperform other plant parts against bacterial…
AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria | MIT News
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotics can be a double-edged sword. The broad-spectrum drugs often prescribed for…
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…
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…
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…
Florida officials warn about risks of drinking raw milk after 21 people sickened
The Florida Department of Health is warning about the risks of drinking raw, unpasteurized milk after 21 people,…