Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...

Why is fluoride important to kids' oral health? Fluoride is a mineral, and when it intersects with the teeth, it ...

At first, much the same. But inevitably, dangerous diseases would resurge in a country that isn’t prepared for them.

A healthy diet is essential for building stronger teeth and gums in kids. It helps reduce plaque and also reduces the risk of ...

Governor approves rule to combat lead poisoning, directs additional $5 million to support the replacement, reconstruction, ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — New research has identified a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, a finding that can help quickly identify ...

Viruses, bacteria, and germs are also discussed, giving kids all the tools and knowledge they need to stop skipping that hand-wash session after going to the bathroom or moaning and groaning when ...

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A plant-based diet can improve health and prevent disease by feeding the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract and play an important role in health.

Bacteria detect cell wall fragments as danger signals and form protective biofilms, a survival strategy seen across species and relevant for fighting infections. University of Basel researchers have ...

In the quest to take the “forever” out of “forever chemicals,” bacteria might be our ally. While most PFAS remediation methods focus on capturing and containing these chemicals, certain microbes can ...