Bacteria
NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer
New research led by NASA scientists looking at five forms of fungi and bacteria indicates that some of them indeed could survive for a time under certain conditions on the lunar surface
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns
The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health
'Air pollution to boost antibiotic-resistance deaths to 840k by 2050'
Antibiotic resistance from air pollution was already linked to an estimated 480,000 premature deaths in 2018.
Why a consistent sleep schedule is important for your health
An inconsistent sleep schedule can upset your gut bacteria and affect your health long-term.
Potentially harmful bacteria found in Mehadrin Materna baby formula
The company removed the product from shelves and cleaned the factory under the supervision of the Health Ministry.
Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine
A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.
More polluted than a toilet? Here are the toxins living in your bed
The amount of bacteria accumulating on your pillowcase can be astounding. Here's why your pillowcases should be washed more often than they probably are.
Is your pillow hiding more bacteria than a toilet seat?
A recent report sheds light on the alarming amount of bacteria that accumulates on pillowcases and emphasizes the importance of washing pillowcases regularly in order to maintain good hygiene.
Unclean dentures could raise pneumonia risk, a new study finds
Despite advances in denture biomaterials, the majority of dentures are fabricated using polymethyl-methacrylate to which pathogens stick easily.
Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it
Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.
Scientists find evidence of the bubonic plague in Bronze Age England - study
Researchers were able to demonstrate that the plague was present in England well before the widely-known Black Plague outbreak of the Middle Ages.
Early evidence of dysentery plague found in biblical-era Jerusalem toilets
The researchers see it as likely that dysentery outbreaks due to Giardia plagued towns throughout the near east in the Iron Age.
