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09/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Surfers at higher risk of having antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their digestive tract from swallowing contaminated seawater

According to a new study, dangerous superbug E. coli is spreading among surfers and bodyboarders. Data from the report has revealed that since regular surfers often ingest contaminated seawater, they are more vulnerable than swimmers. The former can swallow as much as 10 times more seawater compared to the latter. Researchers share that surfers and bodyboarders are “three […]

09/14/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Adaptable bacteria: Study shows MRSA adapts to your skin’s environment, increasing its ability to infect

A collaborative effort between scientists at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Tübingen (IMIT) and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) unveiled an important mechanism found in the cell wall of the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. This discovery shows potential in the development of new treatment options for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-intermediate […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Scientists have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout Germany’s waterways

Earlier in February, a group of German scientists warned locals about the presence of bacteria immune to antibiotics in several lakes, rivers, and streams in the country. According to a report by Northern German Broadcasting (NDR), the deadly pathogens, which are resistant to different kinds of antibiotics, were discovered in 12 locations in the northern German state of Lower Saxony last […]

07/22/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise; what can you do NOW to stay healthy?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported cases of more than 200 types of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, also known as “superbugs.” The cases were widespread in 27 states, raising an alarm among health organizations and the government. It appears that these bacteria are thriving in the very same place where […]

07/12/2018 / By David Williams

The flu has seen the light! Special UV lamps can kill deadly germs in public places, without harming humans

The flu virus currently in the air – and not in a good way: Nearly all states in the U.S. have seen a rise in flu-related outbreaks in recent times. It’s not just limited here – in the U.K., it has taken the lives of more than 200 people so far. In an effort to […]

06/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

For when TEOTWAWKI happens: How to protect yourself from biohazards

The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) could result from pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs used by terrorists. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from the threat posed by these biological hazards, as stated by a Beans, Bullets, Bandages and You article. Biohazards are harmful organic substances that […]

05/13/2018 / By Carol Anderson

220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” with antiobiotic-resistant genes recorded in 27 states

Antibiotic resistance has been an issue for years now but is still being taken too lightly by many. According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” have been found in 27 states across the U.S. These bacteria reportedly have special genes that make […]

01/04/2018 / By Robert Jonathan

Dangerous research to resume: Federal funding ban on “super pathogen” experiments has been lifted, opening door to bioterror attacks or pandemic accidents

Put this one in the category of “what could possibly go wrong?” The National Institutes of Health is lifting a ban on funding experiments that deliberately make germs more dangerous, albeit subject to pre-approval by a scientific panel using a risk-benefit analysis. The U.S. government imposed a funding moratorium on such research in October 2104. At […]

11/12/2017 / By Janine Acero

Another reason to clean: Researchers claim your sink drain could be home to deadly bacteria

Every surface of the house is swarming with germs, some more so than others. An area that we expect to be dirty is the toilet, in which waste is regularly discarded. However, new research shows that a surprisingly bacteria-infested environment is our humble sink. Researchers have told Daily Mail online that the sink plughole is the […]

09/28/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

How do YOU sneeze? Experts say most of us are doing it wrong, and with flu season coming, it matters

Is there a correct way of sneezing? We have always been taught to cover our mouth and nose with a tissue whenever we sneeze or cough to help stop the spread of germs, but health experts are saying that most of us are doing it wrong, according to a report by The Daily Mail. The Australian […]

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