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...
Lyme disease mimicking secondary syphilis Volume 14, Number 1 January, 1986 jaad.org/article/S0190-… i really wish i could see the photos in this article in color, or at least in a little bit better detail since they kinda look familiar... #lymedisease
I've never read a more spot-on piece about #LymeDisease. "Brutal truth" indeed. It makes my blood boil. Something HAS TO change! twitter.com/lymebook/statu…
🔥 Dr. Phillips shares the brutal truth about chronic #Lyme on @NBCNews and backs it up with science. 👏🏻
— Dr. Steven Phillips & Dana Parish (@LymeBook) January 25, 2020
This is only the beginning...
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In Connecticut "scientists found more than 20,000 adult biting ticks per square mile," with up to 50% of them carrying #LymeDisease courant.com/health/hc-chit…
What are the symptoms of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (#2019nCoV)? How does the virus spread? Learn the answers to frequently asked questions here: bit.ly/2RnJxHK. #FAQ
When #antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the #sideeffects – like nausea or diarrhea – could cause harm. Ask your #doctor about the best treatment for your illness. bit.ly/35VoMI8
Anyone can get strep throat. Doctors may do a quick test to see if a sore throat is #StrepThroat. If so, antibiotics can help you feel better faster and prevent spreading it to others. Learn more: bit.ly/2BTSrF8. #FAQFriday
OUTBREAK ALERT: 34 Salmonella illnesses in 9 states after contact with small pet turtles. Do not buy turtles <4 inches long—they are illegal to sell. Always wash your hands after touching any turtle or its environment. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xdgC2.
