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You head to the gym to improve your health. You sweat, you work hard, and you feel great afterward. But while you’re focused on building muscle or boosting cardio, you might be overlooking a hidden threat. Because gyms are public spaces with a lot of shared equipment, they can be…

The human gut is made up of trillions of bacteria that need to be taken care of

Chicken breast is a healthy and versatile protein that is a staple in many American kitchens. However, raw chicken is also a major source of harmful bacteria, like Salmonella and Campylobacter. A simple mistake in the way you handle and cook your chicken can lead to a serious and unpleasant…

Scientists have used AI to design bacteriophages, or viruses that infect only bacteria. Does the prospect of designing viruses with AI pose threats to biosecurity?

Many of the “best by” and “sell by” dates on our food are simply suggestions for peak quality. It is perfectly safe to eat a can of beans or a box of crackers that is past its date. However, this rule is not universal. For a number of common, perishable…

Scientists have captured images of polymyxins, a type of antibiotic, disrupting and infiltrating the membranes of disease-causing bacteria.

Such a simple task can have a huge impact

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When President Donald Trump adamantly proclaimed in a press conference on Sept. 22, 2025, that pregnant women should not take Tylenol, I immediately thought about my own experiences during my second labor. While pushing for nearly three hours, I developed an infection in my uterus called chorioamnionitis, which occurs when…

From The Thing to The Last of Us, dozens of sci-fi classics have warned us about this moment — but did we listen?

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia