Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Tiny turtles carry salmonella threat

(HealthDay)—Although they've been banned as pets in the United States since 1975, small turtles are still causing salmonella infections, mostly in children, researchers report.

Medical research

Using intestinal organoids to study salmonella

One of the main causes of food poisoning is Salmonella enterica. This bacterium infects cells in the intestinal epithelium that lines our gut, leading to painful stomach cramps, diarrhoea and fever. One major difficulty in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to have a healthy holiday season

(HealthDay)—You're at increased risk for colds and the flu over the holidays, but a few simple measures will help lower your chances of getting sick, an expert says.

Medical research

Iron regulators join war on pathogens

Proteins responsible for controlling levels of iron in the body also play an important role in combatting infection, according to a study published today in Cell Host & Microbe.

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