New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
A new salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry has sickened at least seven people in six states, health officials said Monday.
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Bacteria: News and Research on Enterobacteriaceae
MeSH tree: B03.660.250.150
Colon cancer rates are rising among young people—could changes to children's gut bacteria explain why?
Alarming trends show that colon—or bowel—cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults globally by 2030.
Apr 29, 2025
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Childhood exposure to bacterial toxin may be triggering colorectal cancer among the young, scientists report
In an effort to explain a modern medical mystery, an international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Why you should think twice before wearing outdoor shoes indoors
My mother has always had one unbreakable rule: no outdoor shoes inside the house. It didn't matter who you were—family member, neighbor, or guest—you had to take them off before crossing the threshold. As a child, I thought ...
Apr 15, 2025
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An important step forward in developing new treatment for E. coli infections
Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning.
Apr 1, 2025
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E. coli strain in Egyptian dairy products found in Japanese school outbreak
No one should have to fear food poisoning every time they eat or drink, but the reality, even in the 21st century, is that risks remain. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led Egypt-Japan research team found E. coli prevalent ...
Feb 28, 2025
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Unique barcoding system tracks pneumonia-causing bacteria as they infect the bloodstream
Bacteremia, or blood poisoning, occurs when bacteria overcome the body's immune defenses. Bacteremia can worsen into sepsis, a condition that accounts for more than 1 in 3 hospital deaths per year. Yet people are routinely ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Ventilation fans can significantly lower the risk of inhaling bacteria particles after toilet flushing
Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public facilities. A new study published in Risk Analysis found that bioaerosol concentrations of two bacteria—Escherichia ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Keeping your phone clean can help prevent you from getting sick
We often overlook how many germs our cell phones carry. From the number of surfaces we place them on to every time we touch—or allow someone else to touch—them with unclean hands.
Feb 7, 2025
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Drawing a line from the gut microbiome to inflammation and depression
It's become increasingly clear that the gut microbiome can affect human health, including mental health. Which bacterial species influence the development of disease and how they do so, however, is only just starting to be ...
Jan 21, 2025
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