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This 10-Second Oral Care Habit May Help Slow Ageing, Expert Explains
The tongue's surface contains tiny grooves and crevices where food particles, dead cells, and bacteria can accumulate. If not removed regularly, this buildup can contribute to bad breath, plaque formation, and poor oral hygiene.
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21-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Aggressive Form Of Meningococcal B; What You Should Know About The Fatal Infection
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as Meningococcal, is a type of bacterial meningitis. There are different strains of Meningococcal, which affects teenagers and young adults.
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Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Nestle Recalls Infant Formula: Can Packaged Baby Food Cause Deadly Poisoning?
The notice from Nestle said that there might be "potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned." Read on to know further about cereulide and if packaged baby food causes gastrointestinal issues.
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Rare Bacteria 'Play Dead' To Survive Some Of The Cleanest Environments, Study Reveals
This discovery also raises questions about the challenges of preventing contamination during missions to other planets.
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Explained: What's Causing The Spread Of "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" In Japan
Health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country.
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Study Finds 'Vampirism' In Deadly Bacteria That Has Thirst For Human Blood
For the study, researchers simulated intestinal bleeding by injecting microscopic amounts of human serum and saw the bacteria navigate towards the source.
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UK Boy, 8, Catches Life-Threatening Bug From Eating Eggs At Five-Star Resort
The family was on a week-long holiday in June last year when he was rushed to the hospital with severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and a high temperature on the third day of the trip.
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Scientists Unravel Mystery Of Why Dozens Of Elephants Suddenly Died In Africa
Scientists said that the elephants were victims of obscure bacteria combined with extreme heat.
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Potentially Deadly Bacteria Spotted In Florida: "Nasty One"
The bacteria is Vibrio that can be found in warm coastal waters. It can cause some fatal infections.
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Soda Fountains Contain High Levels Of Deadly "Superbug" Bacteria: Study
The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water claims that these disease-causing germs were found in almost half of soda fountains.
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Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria On The Rise In US, Pose Growing Threat In East Coast Areas
Climate change causes the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which is present in seawater, to move up the US coast.
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"Should've Called It...": Keanu Reeves Reacts To Fungus-Killing Bacteria Named After Him
The new molecule "kills so efficiently that we named it after Keanu Reeves because he, too, is extremely deadly in his roles," scientists said.
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Deadly Shigella Bacteria The Cause Behind Kerala Food Poisoning Cases
An outbreak of shigella bacteria is believed to be the reason behind the recent incident of suspected food poisoning in Kasaragod district, where around 58 people fell ill and a young girl died after consuming food.
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This 10-Second Oral Care Habit May Help Slow Ageing, Expert Explains
The tongue's surface contains tiny grooves and crevices where food particles, dead cells, and bacteria can accumulate. If not removed regularly, this buildup can contribute to bad breath, plaque formation, and poor oral hygiene.
-
21-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Aggressive Form Of Meningococcal B; What You Should Know About The Fatal Infection
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as Meningococcal, is a type of bacterial meningitis. There are different strains of Meningococcal, which affects teenagers and young adults.
-
Antibiotic Resistance vs Antibiotic Tolerance: Why Knowing The Difference Matters
Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to understanding how careful you need to be with antibiotics.
-
Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
-
Nestle Recalls Infant Formula: Can Packaged Baby Food Cause Deadly Poisoning?
The notice from Nestle said that there might be "potential presence of cereulide in the batches concerned." Read on to know further about cereulide and if packaged baby food causes gastrointestinal issues.
-
Rare Bacteria 'Play Dead' To Survive Some Of The Cleanest Environments, Study Reveals
This discovery also raises questions about the challenges of preventing contamination during missions to other planets.
-
Explained: What's Causing The Spread Of "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" In Japan
Health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country.
-
Study Finds 'Vampirism' In Deadly Bacteria That Has Thirst For Human Blood
For the study, researchers simulated intestinal bleeding by injecting microscopic amounts of human serum and saw the bacteria navigate towards the source.
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UK Boy, 8, Catches Life-Threatening Bug From Eating Eggs At Five-Star Resort
The family was on a week-long holiday in June last year when he was rushed to the hospital with severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and a high temperature on the third day of the trip.
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Scientists Unravel Mystery Of Why Dozens Of Elephants Suddenly Died In Africa
Scientists said that the elephants were victims of obscure bacteria combined with extreme heat.
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Potentially Deadly Bacteria Spotted In Florida: "Nasty One"
The bacteria is Vibrio that can be found in warm coastal waters. It can cause some fatal infections.
-
Soda Fountains Contain High Levels Of Deadly "Superbug" Bacteria: Study
The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water claims that these disease-causing germs were found in almost half of soda fountains.
-
Deadly 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria On The Rise In US, Pose Growing Threat In East Coast Areas
Climate change causes the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which is present in seawater, to move up the US coast.
-
"Should've Called It...": Keanu Reeves Reacts To Fungus-Killing Bacteria Named After Him
The new molecule "kills so efficiently that we named it after Keanu Reeves because he, too, is extremely deadly in his roles," scientists said.
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Deadly Shigella Bacteria The Cause Behind Kerala Food Poisoning Cases
An outbreak of shigella bacteria is believed to be the reason behind the recent incident of suspected food poisoning in Kasaragod district, where around 58 people fell ill and a young girl died after consuming food.
