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Drug-Resistant TB a ‘Ticking Bomb,’ Warns WHO
Half-a-million infected people threaten to spread the potent strand of tuberculosis further
Colon Cancer’s Newest Culprit: Gut Bacteria
Add one more to the list of tumor-causing bad guys in the colon.
Why Circumcision Lowers Risk of HIV
Promising trials hinted that circumcision could lower rates of HIV infection, but until now, researchers didn’t fully understand why
How Cold Sores Could Hamper Memory
The latest research shows that viral and bacterial infections could have lasting legacies on cognition.
Zit Zapper: How (Good) Bacteria Could Be the Answer to Clear Skin
It’s one of the crueler realities of teendom — some kids are plagued with monster zits and problem skin, while others tend to sail through adolescence with nary a blemish.
A New Leash on Infections: Dog That Sniffs Out a Deadly Superbug
Beagles are known as good hunters. So why not send them in search of deadly bacteria?
A New Way to Fight Acne? Harmless Viruses that Live on Your Skin
Teens rejoice! Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for acne
New SARS-Like Virus Detected: Should We Be Worried?
The Germiest Spots in Your Hotel Room
Hopefully you pack hand sanitizer when you travel because you may need it — especially in your hotel room.
The Good Bugs: How the Germs in Your Body Keep You Healthy
A consortium of scientists has set about mapping the millions of bacteria that live in and on our bodies, keeping us healthy
Got Plaque? It May Be Linked with Early Cancer Death
Brushing and flossing are a must for keeping plaque off your teeth and gums. But having a healthy mouth may have other benefits: it could also help lower your risk of dying of cancer.
4 Diseases Scarier than Flesh-Eating Necrotizing Fasciitis
In case necrotizing fasciitis — the flesh-eating disease recently making headlines — hasn’t got you freaked out enough, here are four other scary diseases you might not know about.