In an unexpected finding, a UCLA-led team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing a previously unrecognized component involved in their formation.
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Starting their period is a big deal for adolescents. It marks a turning point in their lives where puberty becomes the new normal and change is happening all over their bodies. Undoubtedly, adolescents are going to have questions, ...
Nov 18, 2025
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You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it?
Nov 8, 2025
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Microbial contaminants like airborne bacteria and fungi can make up more than a third of indoor air pollution. Yet, while many countries regulate chemical pollutants, most have no legally binding thresholds for microbial ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Kentucky analyzed different factors that could explain the high mortality rates of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky.
Apr 2, 2025
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Imagine a world where bacteria, typically feared for causing disease, are turned into powerful weapons against cancer. That's exactly what some scientists are working on. And they are beginning to unravel the mechanisms for ...
Mar 17, 2025
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The Food Safety Information Council has issued food safety advice for consumers about how to be prepared for power outages.
Feb 17, 2025
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Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks. The findings, reported in Applied and Environmental Microbiology demonstrate that the inks could be a source of human ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Picnics can be a fun way to enjoy the summer season. But improper handling of the food can mean trouble in the form of food-borne germs. Before you fill your cooler, review these tips for safer picnics.
May 31, 2024
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A doctor at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Philadelphia, found that a patient at the center had experienced a false positive urine test after taking empagliflozin, an SGLT2 ...
