When bacteria enter the digestive tracts of their hosts, including humans, they encounter a highly acidic environment. Bacteria have evolved elegant mechanisms to survive and colonize...
Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new vaccines. The study, led by The...
Astronauts leave behind many things when they boldly go. Bacteria, however, stay with them. Extreme spaceflight conditions can force these bacteria to toughen up, while simultaneously...
When you think of tetanus, does a rusty nail come to mind? Well, that image might be a little rusty, as tetanus has nothing to do...
For a long time, researchers were only able to examine human cells infected with bacteria by using cancer cell lines. However, these transformed cells often give...
A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to break through cellular barriers and cause...
To have eggs or not is the question! There have been endless debates on whether having eggs regularly could raise the risk of heart disease. In...
March 19, 2019 It may seem unlikely to get the flu twice in one season, but this year is different from others. For most of the...
Superfoods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — that are thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one’s health....
When nutrients are dangerously low, a group of bacteria have been found to take the drastic measure of getting rid of their tails. Some bacteria use...
“People don’t understand Lyme. They don’t understand what one tick can do to a person,” Perry said. #LymeDisease click2houston.com/health/lyme-di…
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Going swimming this summer? Don't pee in the pool! Pee mixed with chlorine can cause red, stinging eyes. Keep pools and people healthy by keeping pee out! bit.ly/2NIXdZ9 #HealthySummer #HealthySwimming
Baking with your kids this summer? Raw eggs and flour in uncooked batter and dough can contain harmful germs such as E. coli. Don’t eat uncooked dough or batter. go.usa.gov/xmStk #FoodSafety #DoughNotFallForIt
