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Postmortem Reviews Found Four in Five Stillbirths and Child Deaths in Africa and South Asia Were Potentially Preventable

A CDC-supported network found that 80.7 percent of stillbirths and young child deaths it assessed were potentially preventable with care that already exists.

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Genetic Testing Ties 11 Drug-Resistant Bacterial Cases at a Maryland Hospital to the Building's Own Water System

A CDC investigation linked 11 Mycobacterium abscessus cases at a Maryland hospital to its water system, using whole-genome sequencing of samples.

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Learning without a brain – how bacteria store memories and remember the past like artificial neural networks

Learning is often thought to require a brain. But learning is a broad concept that does not necessarily depend on neurons.

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A Rat in His Toilet Bit His Fingers and Gave Him a Disease That Normally Spreads Through Urine

A Montreal man bitten by a rat in his toilet developed organ failure. The bacteria that nearly killed him spread through urine, not saliva.

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Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. Here’s what you need to know

Warmer weather has arrived and mosquitoes will be buzzing about before you know it. As El Niño is expected to bring an early start to summer heat, it’s likely mosquitoes will make their presence felt earlier than usual.

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Azelaic Acid Is the Most Underrated Ingredient for Brown Skin and Hyperpigmentation in India

What Azelaic Acid Actually DoesAzelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. Your skin already encounters trace amounts of it. At the 10 to 20% concentrations used in skincare formulations, it does three distinct things: it inhibits tyrosinase (the enzyme that triggers…

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Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decades

Recent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging and numerous health conditions. This evidence points to the international spread of these bacteria among individuals, challenging previous beliefs that rapid microbial transmission mainly involved harmful pathogens. This understanding enhances our perspective…

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Two Soil Bacteria in Classroom Dust Tracked with Lower Lung Function Across Nearly 300 European Classrooms

Bacteria in classroom dust were linked to lower lung function in children across 22 European countries. What the study does and does not show.

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US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution

From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm

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Mix 1 pint lemon-lime soda, 1 pint water, 1 teaspoon mouthwash, and 1–2 drops of dish soap; Missouri Extension says the mix can help cut flowers last up to twice as long

Revive your floral arrangements effortlessly with an easy homemade mixture that can make cut flowers bloom longer. Combine flat lemon-lime soda, a dash of mouthwash, and a bit of dish soap in water. The soda introduces essential sugars and acidity, while the mouthwash combats bacteria. The dish soap ensures water…

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Your Pet's Bad Breath Is a Warning Sign of Dental Disease, Not a Hygiene Problem

What Bad Breath Is Actually Telling YouThe smell is hard to ignore, and most owners either laugh it off or assume it's normal for dogs and cats. It isn't. Bad breath in pets, the clinical term is halitosis, is produced by anaerobic bacteria colonising the space between the tooth and…

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Purple Urine Triggered Antibiotics in 77 Percent of Patients Who Had No Sign of Infection

An analysis of 63 purple urine bag syndrome cases found that most patients had no infection symptoms, yet most still received antibiotics anyway.

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In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlife

The removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalized natural stream flows and established vital riparian buffer areas. Additionally, it has mitigated risks linked to the dam structure, enabling fish and aquatic life to access upstream habitats. Anticipated benefits…

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Your Dentist May Actually Want You to Chew Gum — Just Make Sure It’s This Kind

For generations, parents warned children that chewing gum ruins teeth, attracts cavities, and creates an expensive mess at the dentist’s office. Traditional confectionery gums packed with cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup certainly earned that negative reputation. When sugar coats your teeth for an extended chew, oral bacteria feed on…

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A Bacterium in the Urinary Tract Can Produce Testosterone and Prostate Cancer Researchers Are Paying Attention

Scientists found a urinary tract bacterium that converts DHEA into testosterone in the lab. This does not show that microbes cause prostate cancer.

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A Lab-Grown Bladder with Flowing Urine Showed Why Antibiotics Keep Missing the Bacteria Causing Repeat Infections

A miniature human bladder with flowing urine revealed that a standard UTI antibiotic struggled where lab tests said it should work.

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Indian Home First Aid Kit: What Medicines to Keep and What to Throw Out Today

The Problem With the Drawer Under the StairsA 2019 survey by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association found that nearly 68% of urban Indian households store at least one expired medicine, and most families don't know it. The first aid kit isn't the problem. The audit habit is. Medicines degrade. Antiseptics lose…

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Breast milk shows benefit against antibiotic resistance

A CSIC-led study finds that certain components of breast milk are linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in babies' gut microbiota.

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Pet First Aid Kit for Indian Homes: Every Item, What It Does, and When You Need It

Why improvising with human medicine can hurt your petMost of the damage in a pet emergency happens in the first twenty minutes, not from the injury itself, but from the wrong response to it. Dettol, the go-to antiseptic in most Indian homes, contains chloroxylenol, which is toxic to cats and…

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The Recalled Lettuce Is Gone From Stores — So Why Are Outbreak Cases Still Rising?

When federal health agencies announce a sweeping recall for contaminated romaine or iceberg lettuce, consumers often assume the danger has passed the moment store shelves are cleared. Supermarket managers pull green bags, distributors halt shipments, and shoppers dutifully throw out suspected leftovers. Yet public health bulletins frequently show that reported…

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In 1984, NASA left Bacillus spores in space for nearly 6 years; after LDEF returned to Earth, 1–2% of the exposed spores were still alive

During an extensive six-year voyage aboard the LDEF satellite, soil bacteria spores demonstrated remarkable resilience, surviving the rigors of space including vacuum, extreme temperatures, and cosmic radiation. The spores shielded from sunlight exhibited notably better survival rates, suggesting the intriguing possibility that life could travel between planets with minimal protection.…

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In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longer

Japanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these microbes thrived for three years amid extreme environmental challenges. They formed protective clusters that safeguarded their inner cells against harmful radiation. This finding bolsters the hypothesis that life can migrate between planets, impacting future…

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Snakebite on Your Dog in India: How the Species Determines Survival and What Treatments Make It Worse

The snake that bit your dog changes everythingIndia has four snake species responsible for the overwhelming majority of serious envenomations in dogs: the Indian cobra (Naja naja), Russell's viper (Daboia russelii), the common krait (Bungarus caeruleus), and the saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus). These four are collectively called the Big Four,…

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8 Things You Must Never Put on a Burn, and What Indian Kitchens Get Wrong About Wound Care

Why the First Ten Minutes Decide EverythingA burn injury does its worst damage in the minutes after contact. The skin continues to cook from retained heat even after the source is gone, a process called progressive dermal ischaemia, documented in burn medicine since the 1970s. The only intervention that interrupts…

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Federal Money Moves Toward a Last Resort Antibiotic for Children as an FDA Decision Approaches in February

BARDA exercised a $36.9 million cefiderocol option under a contract that also funds a pediatric expansion now under FDA review.

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