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‘Surprising’ finding by Australian-led study is first recorded instance of one antibiotic causing resistance to another in a different class

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

U.S. health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of bacterial infections that has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.

Neglecting to wash these things could cause musty odors, a build-up of bacteria and trigger allergies, professional cleaners warn

In 1893, the American Journal of the Medical Sciences reported on ten patients whose large and hitherto incurable cancers had been injected with bacteria taken from skin infections. In every case, striking improvement was seen, marking the birth of “cancer immunotherapy” – using the power of the immune system to…

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and,…

State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rise ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’

Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae

Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of these “phages” – as they’re known for short – have never been identified before.

Florida health officials are warning residents to stay out of floodwaters, as cases of flesh-eating bacteria have surged following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Anyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it’s intense.