Is your diet causing UTIs? Here's how it may be at fault
UTIs can be painful, and they're not something people like to talk about. But they happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.
Feb 9, 2026
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Bacteria: News and Research on Enterobacteriaceae
MeSH tree: B03.440.450.425
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in many healthy birthing moms and their newborns
A recent study has found gut bacteria resistant to common antibiotics (ampicillin and ceftriaxone) in a sizable percentage of healthy birthing moms and their newborns. In this study, 38% of bacterial strains resistant to ...
Feb 9, 2026
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PRISM reanalyzes 4,400 tumors, reshaping the debate over tumor microbiomes
When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi—microorganisms that—if actually present in tumor tissues—could influence how they grow, evade immunity ...
Feb 7, 2026
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Why a potential vaccine for neonatal sepsis faces challenges ahead
A major international study has assessed key bacterial targets that could form the basis of a new maternal vaccine to protect newborns from life-threatening infections. The University of Strathclyde contributed analytical ...
Jan 29, 2026
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A new playbook for cancer prevention in Africa begins with everyday infections
Wits scientists have identified a "microbial watchlist" of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer.
Jan 19, 2026
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Research reveals hidden diversity of E. coli driving diabetic foot infections
New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections.
Jan 13, 2026
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Researchers uncover how E. coli bacteria sneak into the prostate
A research team at the University of Würzburg has, for the first time, uncovered how E. coli bacteria sneak into the prostate. The study opens the door to potential new treatments for bacterial prostatitis.
Jan 12, 2026
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Auto-brewery syndrome: What causes some people's gut microbes to produce high alcohol levels?
Researchers at University of California San Diego, Mass General Brigham, and their colleagues have identified specific gut bacteria and metabolic pathways that drive alcohol production in patients with auto-brewery syndrome ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible E. coli
Nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold in six states is being recalled after testing found possible contamination with E. coli O26, federal food safety officials said.
Jan 6, 2026
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Airline water safety study raises red flags
If you order coffee or tea on a flight, you may want to think twice.
Jan 5, 2026
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