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.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Harmful bacteria can survive in sandwich crackers, cookies for months

Researchers at the University of Georgia found that pathogens like salmonella can survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. The recent study was prompted by an increased number of outbreaks of foodborne diseases ...

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.

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