Health
Don't like drinking plain water? 10 healthy ideas for staying hydrated this summer
Have you heard the saying "water is life?" Well, it's true.
Dec 30, 2022
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Tips to reduce possibility of foodborne illness
Recent instances of salmonella contamination in some produce have led to widespread recalls and heightened consumer concern over food safety.
Sep 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tips to avoid traveler's diarrhea
Millions of people traveling internationally experience traveler's diarrhea every year. And, during spring break, that number is especially high for Americans, who may have symptoms ranging from mild to severe, as they travel ...
Mar 9, 2018
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Water temperature key to schistosomiasis risk and prevention strategies
About one billion people worldwide are at risk for schistosomiasis—a debilitating disease caused by parasitic worms that live in fresh water and in intermediate snail hosts. A new study finds that the transmission risk ...
Mar 8, 2021
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Researchers encounter rare chlorella infection
A 30-year-old Western Australian man has become the second ever in the world to be diagnosed with a Chlorella wound infection.
Aug 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?
You might have heard of something called "cryptosporidiosis" recently, closely followed by warnings to stay away from your local swimming pool if you've had diarrhea.
Feb 15, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How cholera-causing bacteria respond to pressure
Cholera remains common in non-industrialized parts of the world today. It persists in part because V. cholera, the bacteria that causes the disease, is able to survive in diverse environments ranging from the intestinal lumen, ...
Jun 24, 2013
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Microorganism that causes rare but severe eye infections detected in Australian coastal areas
Researchers have identified the microorganism Acanthamoeba, which can cause an extremely rare but potentially sight-threatening eye infection, in seawater at four New South Wales coastal sites. The new research is published ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Health
Understanding iodine in nutrition
I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny tiny amounts. But I hadn't thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming medical test.
Dec 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The summer risk of Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is the disease is caused by bacterium called Legionella, which is found most often in fresh water. Symptoms include pneumonia and, in some cases, the infection can be deadly.
Jul 21, 2017
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