How a common antibiotic fuels bacterial resistance
Antibiotics are supposed to wipe out bacteria, yet the drugs can sometimes hand microbes an unexpected advantage. A new study from Rutgers Health shows that ciprofloxacin, a staple treatment for…
Researchers develop new DNA test for personalized treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their lifetime. BV is characterized by unpleasant…
Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy
If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you’ve encountered biofilm — a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder…
Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection
One of the many secrets to bacteria’s success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of…
Bacterial meningitis injures one in three children for life
One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection. This is according to a new epidemiological study led by Karolinska Institutet…
Pregnant Jana Kramer Opens Up About Hospitalization for ‘Bad Bacterial Infection’ Amid Babymoon
Jana Kramer‘s babymoon wasn’t exactly a good time. The pregnant 39-year-old actress and singer took to Instagram over the weekend to share details on the scary situation she found herself…
Britney Spears’ Father Jamie Spears Hospitalized for Bacterial Infection
Britney Spears‘ father, Jamie Spears, is recovering in an outpatient facility after being hospitalized for a bacterial infection, according to multiple reports. The 71-year-old controversial father of the pop star…