Fighting a Tough Hospital Bacteria: What Doctors Need to Know
Hospitals sometimes deal with a tricky bacteria called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia that's hard to kill with antibiotics. This bacteria naturally resists many …
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How TB Bacteria Hide Inside Our Cells and Escape Our Immune System
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by bacteria that can hide inside our body's cells. Scientists discovered that TB bacteria produce a special …
Read MoreHow One Antibiotic Works Two Different Ways to Fight Infections
Scientists discovered that trimethoprim, a common antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, works in two completely different ways depending on what …
Read MoreOld Drugs Could Fight Dangerous Bacteria in New Ways
Scientists found a clever way to fight bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. Instead of creating completely new drugs, they tested 2,027 existing …
Read MoreBreast Milk Bacteria May Help Fight Stubborn Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming harder to treat because bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. Scientists are exploring a natural …
Read MoreWhy City Bats Could Spread Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of city bats to understand how antibiotic-resistant germs spread in urban areas. They found that bats carry genes that make …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria From Ocean Vents May Boost Immunity
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria living in hot ocean vents that could work as a natural probiotic to help your body fight infections. In lab …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria: Nature's Shield Against Dangerous Infections
Scientists reviewed decades of research on how the bacteria living in your gut protect you from getting sick with dangerous drug-resistant infections. Your gut …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect You From Dangerous Hospital Infections
Researchers discovered that the healthy bacteria living in your gut can actually protect you from getting a serious infection called CRKP, which spreads in …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria Using Two Natural Compounds
Scientists discovered that two substances—Panaxadiol (found in ginseng) and Vitamin D2—can help antibiotics work better against a dangerous bacteria called …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Found in Ginseng Could Help Your Gut
Scientists discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus B3421 living in ginseng plants. They read the complete genetic code of …
Read MoreVaginal Bacteria May Help Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
Researchers discovered that a natural compound produced by helpful bacteria found in the vagina might help antibiotics work better against dangerous …
Read MoreDangerous Bacteria Found in Milk Supply in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia tested 644 samples from milk farms, milking areas, and people to find a dangerous bacteria called E. coli O157:H7 that can make people …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Speed Up Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers discovered that curcumin, the yellow compound in turmeric found in supplements and health drinks, might accidentally help antibiotic-resistant …
Read MorePlant-Based Feed Additives Could Replace Antibiotics in Chicken Farming
Scientists are studying how plant-based compounds could help chickens stay healthy without antibiotics. These natural substances come from plants like herbs …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Defense Protein Helps Bad Bacteria Survive Together
Scientists discovered something surprising about how your body fights infections. A protective protein called calprotectin, which your immune system uses to …
Read MoreWhy One Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Wins in Europe vs. Asia
Scientists discovered why two types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that live on farm animals are more common in different parts of the world. The European …
Read MoreBacteria-Made Compounds Show Promise as Natural Antibiotics
Scientists discovered that adding magnesium and iron to a special type of bacteria called Streptomyces can boost its ability to produce natural compounds that …
Read MoreNew Nano-Particle Treatment Shows Promise Against Tough Bacterial Infections
Researchers created tiny particles smaller than cells that can fight a dangerous bacteria called MRSA that doesn't respond to common antibiotics. These special …
Read MoreDangerous Hospital Bacteria: What Scientists Found in Thailand
Researchers in Thailand discovered a particularly dangerous type of bacteria called Acinetobacter baumannii that doesn't respond to most antibiotics. They …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract Beats Antibiotics for Chicken Gut Health
Researchers compared how a natural plant compound called rosmarinic acid and antibiotics affect the digestive health of chickens. While both helped chickens …
Read MoreFermented Foods May Help Fight Dangerous Bacteria
Researchers found that a harmful bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis, which can be found in contaminated water, is becoming resistant to antibiotics and …
Read MoreWhich Probiotic Bacteria Are Actually Safe for Farm Animals?
Scientists tested five different strains of bacteria called Pediococcus acidilactici that are used as probiotics in livestock to see if they're truly safe. …
Read MoreNew Hope for Fighting Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Scientists discovered three promising new drug candidates that could help fight tuberculosis, especially strains that resist current medications. Using …
Read MoreCan Vitamins Help Fight Stubborn Bacterial Infections?
Bacteria can form slimy protective shields called biofilms that make infections hard to treat with antibiotics. A new review of recent research suggests that …
Read MoreNew Drug Candidates Show Promise Against Hard-to-Treat Bacteria
Scientists are developing new medicines to fight dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to current antibiotics. This study focused on creating …
Read MoreHow Algae and Bacteria Team Up to Survive Antibiotics
Scientists discovered something surprising: when algae and bacteria live together, they can actually grow better when exposed to certain antibiotics—even …
Read MoreGarlic-Based Copper Particles Fight Tough Lung Infections in Mice
Researchers created tiny copper particles using garlic extract and tested them against a dangerous bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa that causes lung …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria (And Why It Matters)
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that help you digest food and fight off infections. When you take antibiotics to kill harmful bacteria, they …
Read MoreAntibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Chicken Meat Worldwide
Researchers discovered that bacteria called E. coli found in chicken meat and raw dog food around the world are becoming resistant to an antibiotic called …
Read MoreWhy Some Stomach Bugs Are Becoming Harder to Treat
Researchers looked at studies from around the world about a stomach bug called Shigella that causes severe diarrhea, especially in young children in developing …
Read MoreWho Survives Drug-Resistant TB? New Study Reveals Key Risk Factors
Researchers in Pakistan studied 546 patients with a serious form of tuberculosis that doesn't respond to common antibiotics. They wanted to understand who was …
Read MoreMost Wastewater Actually Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists tested wastewater from 47 countries to see if it helps antibiotic-resistant bacteria survive and spread. They found something surprising: most …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fight Breast Infections
Breast infections during nursing are often caused by a tough bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus that can resist antibiotics. Researchers tested whether …
Read MoreSelenium May Help Fight Udder Infections Without Antibiotics
Researchers discovered that selenium, a natural mineral, might help cows and other animals fight dangerous udder infections caused by bacteria. The study found …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Prevent Vaginal Infections and STDs?
Scientists reviewed research on probiotics—helpful bacteria—and how they might protect women's health. The study focuses on Lactobacillus, a good bacteria that …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Tuberculosis by Blocking How Bacteria Make DNA
Scientists discovered how a new type of drug might stop tuberculosis bacteria from reproducing by targeting a special enzyme the bacteria use to build DNA. …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Could Help Sick Chickens Fight Dangerous Infections
Scientists tested a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum to see if it could protect chickens from a dangerous germ called E. coli. …
Read MoreNew Mushroom-Based Nanoparticles Fight Cancer and Bacteria
Scientists created tiny particles made from mushroom extract and zinc that can do two jobs at once: kill cancer cells and fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Could Be Fighting Drug-Resistant Infections
Bacteria in your gut are becoming resistant to antibiotics, which is a serious problem for human health worldwide. When these tough bacteria spread from your …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract Could Replace Antibiotics in Fish Farming
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract from Bouea macrophylla could protect fish from dangerous bacteria and ammonia poisoning, potentially …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Could Mean Healthier Eggs and Meat
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in chicken stomachs play a huge role in keeping birds healthy and producing better eggs and meat. Instead …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Salmonella by Targeting Its Survival Machinery
Scientists discovered that Salmonella bacteria use a special system to survive antibiotics and spread in our bodies. This system helps the bacteria use a …
Read MoreNew Nano-Particles Fight Stubborn Wound Infections Better
Scientists created tiny particles smaller than bacteria that can deliver two healing medicines directly to infected wounds. These special particles are …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Byproduct Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Skin Infections
Scientists discovered that a substance created from a helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BGP1 can kill dangerous germs that don't respond to …
Read MoreIs Antibiotic Residue in Lettuce Harmful to Your Health?
Scientists discovered that colistin, an antibiotic used in animal farming, can end up in lettuce we eat. Researchers developed a new test to detect this …
Read MoreHow Bacteria Learn to Resist Antibiotics Faster Than We Think
Scientists studied how common bacteria called E. coli develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to increasing amounts of a combination antibiotic called …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Throat Bacteria Passes Safety Tests
Scientists tested a new type of helpful bacteria called S. salivarius eK12 that was designed to prevent strep throat infections in children. This modified …
Read MoreNatural Gut Cleaners Help Chickens Grow Better Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a natural alternative to antibiotics in chicken farming by giving 99 chickens special substances called biosurfactants - natural cleaners …
Read MoreDangerous Superbugs Found in 7 Out of 10 ICU Patients in India
Researchers studied 236 patients in intensive care units at an Indian hospital and found that nearly 70% carried dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Foods May Increase Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists studied how different diets affect antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut. They found that high-fat, low-fiber diets significantly increased …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria Around the World
Scientists are studying how antibiotics affect the helpful bacteria living in our intestines, and they're finding that where you live in the world makes a big …
Read MoreProbiotics May Spread Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know
Scientists are raising important safety concerns about probiotics - the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt, supplements, and medicines. While probiotics offer …
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