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Health 7 years ago

Some hospital bacteria growing 'tolerant' to sanitizers: Study

Some hospital superbugs are growing increasingly tolerant to alcohol-based disinfectants found in hand washes and sanitizers, allowing increasing infections to take hold, an Australian study warned Wednesday.

Health 7 years ago

Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria

Scientists seeking new ways to fight drug-resistant superbugs have mapped the genomes of more than 3,000 bacteria, including samples of a bug taken from Alexander Fleming's nose and a dysentery-causing strain from a World War One soldier.

Tips 7 years ago

Beware of the five dirtiest items in a hotel room

The following list includes items in hotel rooms you might want to be extra careful around.

Environment 8 years ago

Bacteria makes blue jeans green

They can be tight, flared, ripped at the knee. Jeans come in all styles and colors these days, but one hue will always be synonymous with the world's favorite garment: indigo blue.

City 8 years ago

Diphtheria claims four lives in Tangerang

The Tangerang Health Agency reported on Wednesday that the diphtheria outbreak in the regency had claimed four lives, all of them children aged between four and six years old.

Health 8 years ago

'Good' gut bacteria may solve Crohn's disease: Study

Fixing the balance of gut bacteria by introducing a specific kind of "good" bug could help treat Crohn's disease, a painful, inflammatory bowel condition that affects millions worldwide, researchers said Wednesday.

Tips 8 years ago

Five things not to do on an airplane to reduce germ exposure

Experts have revealed the places on an airplane where germs most commonly hide and what not to do during your flight to stay healthy and comfortable while airborne.

Health 8 years ago

New antibiotic potentially big in fighting drug-resistant bacteria

Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic that is highly effective against bacteria resistant to known antimicrobials, which was found in a soil sample taken in Italy.

Health 9 years ago

The dirty dozen: UN issues list of 12 most worrying bacteria

The World Health Organization has issued a list of the top dozen bacteria most dangerous to humans, warning that doctors are fast running out of treatment options.

Health 9 years ago

Study finds new bacterial strain can contaminate shellfish

Scientists studying oysters along the Atlantic Coast have discovered a critical clue to understanding why more seafood lovers are getting sick from eating shellfish.

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