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Blue-green algae, which can bloom over thousands of kilometres of the ocean, has been identified as the surprising food source of an invasive species.

About heart valve disease, heart health is at risk due to bacterial infections. Bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and trigger complications in the heart, thus causing bacterial infections and heart valve disease to be interrelated.

Plankton — tiny organisms that are present in salt and freshwater — account for about half of the photosynthesis on the planet. But what scientists have assumed for many years to be plant plankton (phytoplankton) may actually be voracious predators.

A lot of people turn to the internet when they get unwell. But online resources can be full of inaccuracies, which can perpetuate already harmful myths. The post Medical Professionals Debunk 30 Health Myths People Still Believe To Be True first appeared on Bored Panda.

Do mummies contain pathogens that could be transferred to humans today, and should we be worried?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes multidrug-resistant infections in people with cystic fibrosis and lung damage, spread globally in just two centuries

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The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching summer heat, but it also comes with its own set of health challenges, particularly for the eyes. The increased humidity and moisture during this time create an ideal environment for various bacteria, viruses, and fungi to thrive, leading to a higher risk…

Janie Lynn Ridd and her roommate Rachel had been best friends for 25 years. But after Rachel became deathly ill numerous times without any explanation, she discovered her best friend had been trying to poison her with a strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Martha McHardy reports