Bacteria

September 26, 2025

Mucus Molecules Block Salmonella’s Master Control Switch, Could Prevent 155,000 Annual Deaths

Scientists at MIT have discovered that mucus does more than just create mess when you’re sick. It contains powerful molecules called mucins that can stop dangerous Salmonella bacteria from making people ill.

Tabby cat eating from orange paw-print decorated food bowl while sitting in grass outdoors

Health

Five Salmonella Strains Match Human Cases in Raw Cat Foods Cornell Study Warns

A new study has uncovered alarming evidence of disease-causing microbes in commercial raw cat foods, creating health risks for both pets and their owners. Cornell University researchers found Salmonella, Cronobacter, E. coli, and antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas in raw or partially cooked

September 25, 2025

Colorectal Cancer Has Unique Microbial Signature Among 22 Cancer Types, UEA Study of 11,735 Tumors Reveals

Health

Research from the University of East Anglia reveals that colorectal cancer carries a unique microbial signature that distinguishes it from all other types of

FDA Alert: DermaRite Expands Recall of 16 Skin Care Products Due to Life-Threatening Bacterial Risk

News·USA

DermaRite Industries has expanded its July recall to include additional skin care products potentially contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, according to an FDA announcement

Person washing hands with soap and water, emphasizing hygiene.

News·USA

Hand Soap Recall: DermaRite Products Contain Harmful Bacteria

DermaRite Industries has voluntarily recalled multiple lots of four over-the-counter products after testing detected a dangerous bacteria. The affected products include DermaKleen antiseptic lotion soap, KleenFoam antimicrobial foam soap, PeriGiene antiseptic cleanser,

Karmactive Staff

August 13, 2025

Families on Orange Beach, Alabama, with waves and condos along the Gulf Coast shoreline on a sunny day.

Health·News·USA

Vibrio Bacteria Claims 9 Lives in Gulf Coast States: What Swimmers and Seafood Lovers Need to Know

Warming waters and hurricane season create perfect conditions for potentially deadly bacteria that’s infecting more people this year than normal – with crucial safety steps everyone should know. As of August 7,

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Tejal Somvanshi

August 9, 2025

"With our mapping, we can identify which signaling molecules are most effective against MRSA," says researcher behind new study. Illustration: William Brøns Petersen

Health

Single Dose Cow Bacteria Signal Fights MRSA as Effectively as Daily Antibiotics Without Creating Resistance

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered that bacteria from cows might offer a powerful new way to treat dangerous MRSA infections. Their research shows that these bacteria can disrupt MRSA’s

Tejal Somvanshi

August 5, 2025

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Health

Oral Health’s Hidden Dangers: 57 Diseases Linked to Your Mouth

In a revealing episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, holistic dentist Dr. Staci Whitman shares eye-opening insights about how our oral health connects to overall wellness. From fertility issues to cognitive

Tejal Somvanshi

March 18, 2025

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Health

Treating Male Partners Reduces BV Recurrence from 63% to 35%, New Study Reveals

A landmark Australian study has revealed that bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a sexually transmitted infection, challenging decades of medical understanding and opening new pathways for more effective treatment. Researchers found that treating

Tejal Somvanshi

March 7, 2025

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Health

Why Scratching Itches Makes Rashes Worse but Helps Kill Harmful Bacteria

When your skin itches from a rash or allergic reaction, scratching provides instant relief. Your skin feels better for a moment, then worse than before. Now, University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered

Karmactive Staff

February 11, 2025

Health

Canned Tuna Recall: Botulism Risk at Major Retailers

A potentially fatal food safety threat has sparked an urgent recall of canned tuna products across major U.S. retailers. Tri-Union Seafoods discovered a critical defect in their “easy open” can lids that

Tejal Somvanshi

February 11, 2025

Representative Image. Cereal Crop. Bo-peep Farm. Photo Source: Dennis Turner

Agriculture

IIT Bombay’s Bacteria Clean Soil, Boost Crop Yields by 50%

Imagine tiny living cleaners that eat harmful chemicals in farm soil and turn them into plant food. This isn’t science fiction – it’s happening in Indian farm fields. Thanks to the research

Karmactive Staff

February 1, 2025

Representative Image. Person applying lotion on hand.

Health·Science

Stanford’s Skin Cream Vaccine Saves Mice From 6x Lethal Tetanus Dose—A Needle-Free Breakthrough?

In a development that could reshape vaccination methods, Stanford University scientists have designed a tetanus vaccine that can be delivered through the skin in the form of a cream. Published in Nature,

Tejal Somvanshi

December 17, 2024

Health·News·Science

Global Antibiotic Consumption Soars 16% to 34.3 Billion Doses Amid Alarming Resistance Trends

Remember when a simple strep throat could be knocked out with basic penicillin? Those days are fading fast. Each time you pop an antibiotic, microscopic bacteria are learning to fight back through

Tejal Somvanshiand

Rahul Somvanshi

November 20, 2024

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