MeSH tree: B03.440.450
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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Louisiana health officials have confirmed a fifth death this year linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
Sep 22, 2025
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If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area.
Sep 20, 2025
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Researchers from The Technical University of Denmark, DTU, document that a special subgroup of naturally occurring bifidobacteria plays a crucial role in reducing antibiotic resistance in infants.
Sep 15, 2025
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Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, Louisiana health officials confirmed.
Aug 29, 2025
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A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the "race against time" to save patients' lives.
Aug 28, 2025
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New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world's biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.
Aug 26, 2025
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The plague—aka the Black Death, aka the Great Pestilence—is rarely contracted today, yet it recently infected a South Lake Tahoe resident. But before you put on your 17th century "air-purifying" beaked mask, let's find out ...
Aug 25, 2025
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A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has been diagnosed with the plague, the state's first human plague infection since 2020.
Aug 21, 2025
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How long has it been since you last cleaned your bathroom? If it's been longer than you planned, you might see a buildup of scum, slime or mold around your taps, between the tiles and on the edges of the bath or shower floor.
Aug 18, 2025
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