Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can predict severity of disease

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly one million people in the U.S. and over 2.8 million worldwide. While genetics play a role in the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, environmental factors such as diet, infectious…

The Conversation

It's Not Just Sugar; This Food Type Can Cause Cavities, Especially In People With Particular Genes

Researchers have found that starchy foods may contribute to cavities, with the risk varying based on specific genetic factors.

Medical Daily

The 5 best germ-fighting essential oils for tackling household cleaning naturally – these are the sanitizing superheroes industry pros swear by

Banish bacteria and refresh your home

Homes & Gardens

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often overlooked.

The Conversation

Sharing your bed with a pet? Here's why sleep experts say that's a bad idea

Experts advise against sharing a bed with your pet for better sleep, here's why

Tom’s Guide

We should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight them

Throughout human history, disease outbreaks have emerged and re-emerged. What’s different now is that with global travel, outbreaks can move quickly among and between populations.

The Conversation

The Ultimate Guide to Flower Care

Flowers add beauty and joy to any space, but keeping them fresh and vibrant requires proper care. Whether you have cut flowers, potted plants, or dried flowers, knowing their needs can help you enjoy them longer. This will also keep them looking nice. In this article, we will share important…

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Essential household items you should replace more often – pro cleaners urge you to keep track of these 7 items to maintain a healthy home

Are you changing them out enough?

Homes & Gardens

Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs

Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Mahakumbh, the Ganga remains completely germ-free. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Urgent cheese warning issued for Irish cheddar sold by Tesco and Spar over deadly bacteria fears

Batches could be contaminated with the potentially killer bacteria listeria

The Independent UK

Why we're still fighting tuberculosis

Slashes in federal funding for disease surveillance could once more make old diseases formidable foes

Salon

These 3 houseplants can improve your microbiome, according to a horticultural therapist, who reveals how indoor plants boost your immunity

The health benefits of nurturing an indoor garden will surprise you

Homes & Gardens

Doctors Warn These 11 Things Might Happen If You Stop Showering For 3 Days

11 Good Reasons To Shower On The Regular, According To Doctor And Dermatologists. The post Doctors Warn These 11 Things Might Happen If You Stop Showering For 3 Days first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

High levels of faecal bacteria found in river Ganges as millions take Kumbh dip

Pollution concerns rise as millions take ritual dips in the Ganges

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Marie Claire

Wondering whether you should take probiotics? As a world-leading gut health scientist, you might be surprised by my take

In an MC UK exclusive, we deep dive into the latest research.

Fortune

Your reusable water bottle may be a breeding ground for strep and fecal bacteria. Here's how to keep it clean

You’d be surprised at what might be growing inside your water bottle.

The Guardian - AU

Two die in far north Queensland as health authorities warn of spike in melioidosis

Surge in tropical bacterial infection since beginning of wet season possibly linked to recent heavy rainfall, Cairns doctor says

The Conversation

Lake Victoria is turning green – the deadly bacteria behind it

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists say

Genital microbiome or ‘sexome’ leaves specific signature even when barrier protection is used, which could be traced in absence of DNA material

The Independent UK

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with the type of bacteria that causes botulism

The Conversation

Mirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality − a synthetic biologist explains how mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth

Most major biological molecules, including all proteins, DNA and RNA, point in one direction or another. In other words, they are chiral, or handed. Like how your left glove fits only your left hand and your right glove your right hand, chiral molecules can interact only with other molecules of…

The Conversation

How fast is your gut? The answer to this question is important to your health

Many of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies – asking ourselves whether they’re nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? The answer to this question is actually really important, as…

LiveScience

Scientists are building an ultimate atlas of the vagina. Here's why.

Scientists are studying the vaginal microbiome in populations all around the world to see how it might differ in different people and in health and disease.

The Guardian - UK

Flies in hospital wards may be spreading drug-resistant bacteria to patients

Scientists in Nigeria found the insects carry infections resistant to last-resort antibiotics, adding to fears about superbugs

The Conversation

Bacteria in your mouth may hold clues to your brain health and dementia risk – new study

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops…

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Harvard Medical School

89 stories

Magnolia

83 stories

the National Science Foundation

83 stories

CPCB

59 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.