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Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death in low- and middle-income countries, where access to advanced medical technologies is limited. According to the World Health Organization, acute lower respiratory tract ...
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Our noses are home to a variety of bacteria. Some, like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae, can cause serious infections, especially when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Other bacteria, like the lesser-known ...
Oct 16, 2025
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An under-recognized strep bacterium is causing a growing number of serious infections in Australia, with First Nations Australians disproportionately affected, according to new research published in The Lancet Microbe.
Oct 8, 2025
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Tooth decay is the most common health condition worldwide. While it is preventable and treatable, billions of people are living with cavities and the pain that accompanies them. Given the massive scale of the problem, there's ...
Sep 29, 2025
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Korean researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that oral bacteria, once colonized in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson's disease.
Sep 23, 2025
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Autumn brings a chill in the air—and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults.
Sep 18, 2025
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Researchers, including those at the University of Tokyo, have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously escaped detection. These appear to play a central role in ...
Sep 10, 2025
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The Australian government announced last week there's a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunization Program for all children.
Sep 9, 2025
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If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.
Sep 4, 2025
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Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered why smoking tobacco helps people suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease typified by inflammation ...
Aug 25, 2025
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