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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Bacteria: News and Research on Salmonella
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Some travelers swear raspberry cordial prevents gastro—the science isn't so certain
Of all infectious diseases Western Australians bring home from travel, 41% are picked up in Indonesia.
Dec 23, 2025
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Plant-based food is not 'safer,' researcher argues
Current knowledge of food safety is based on traditional foods that include animal products. Corresponding knowledge of plant-based foods lags behind. "There is a naive belief that plant-based food is safer than animal-based ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Black Sheep Egg Company of Arkansas recalls free-range brown eggs over salmonella concerns
An Arkansas egg producer is recalling 12-count and 18-count cartons of free-range large brown eggs after federal health inspectors detected salmonella contamination at a processing site.
Sep 30, 2025
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Mucus contains molecules that block Salmonella infection, study reveals
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that help to tame microbes and prevent infection. In a new study, MIT researchers have identified mucins that defend against ...
Sep 25, 2025
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CDC, FDA warn of possible salmonella risk from frozen sprouted beans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with public health officials in several states, are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled frozen ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Unexpected side effect: How common medications clear the way for pathogens
The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health. The microorganisms help with digestion, train the immune system and protect ...
Jul 16, 2025
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From tea towels to TV remotes: Eight everyday bacterial hotspots, and how to clean them
From your phone to your sponge, your toothbrush to your trolley handle, invisible armies of bacteria are lurking on the everyday objects you touch the most. Most of these microbes are harmless—some even helpful—but under ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England—here's what you can do to keep yourself safe
Salmonella cases in England are the highest they've been in a decade, according to recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. There was a 17% increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024—culminating in 10,388 detected ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Common antibiotic found 99.9% effective against typhoid
Cornell researchers have identified an antibiotic, rifampin, that is 99.9% effective against Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Researchers also predict that rifampin will work on other life-threatening ...
Jun 16, 2025
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