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A Rare Outbreak of 'Rabbit Fever' Popped Up at a German Winery. The Surprising Cause? Grapes.
When grape harvesters at a German winery mysteriously fell ill with "rabbit fever," a rare bacterial illness, one question in
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for elevated bacteria levels in urine
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria—higher than normal bacteria levels without symptoms of a bladder infection—is recommended by
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ICYMI, indoor plants are having a bit of a moment right now in the workplace. They max productivity, up creativity
Long-term estrogen therapy changes microbial activity in the gut
Long-term therapy with estrogen and bazedoxifene alters the microbial composition and activity in the gut, affecting how estrogen is metabolized,
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Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened,
Scientists find link between increases in local temperature and antibiotic resistance
Bacteria have long been thought to develop antibiotic resistance largely due to repeated exposure through over-prescribing. But could much bigger
Chimps Have Cleaner Beds Than Humans, You Filthy Slob
Guys, here’s some news that will make you want to give the bachelor pad a scrub: a chimp’s bed contains