North Carolina faces a growing threat as drug-resistant bacteria cases surge, raising concerns among health officials.

Scientists armed bacteria with cancer-killing viruses that infiltrate tumors, evade immunity, and attack from within.

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A public health expert explains the possible effects of sharing a bar of soap, including the germ factor, and breaks down how you can share soap safely.

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While researchers still need further testing to confirm this conclusion, the reduction of soil nitrogen likely means it's ...

A new study, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary ...

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Many fruits and veggies are packed with fiber, but so are nuts, seeds, and whole grains. “Fiber feeds the good bacteria and ...

A new study has found that a naturally occurring soil microbe, Streptomyces coelicolor, can boost protein-building amino acids in wheat. The finding could pave the way for nutrient-rich staple crops — ...