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There are many household items that appear harmless but can be breeding grounds for bacteria, dirtier than what you think.

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Experts build database of "salutogenic potential" revealing how hidden microbes and natural compounds help keep us healthy.

The winter vomiting bug is a term that strikes fear into the hearts of many people during the winter months. This ...

Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even harder. Cold fronts, ...

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Alberta health officials are flagging the circulation of a rare bacteria known as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among homeless adults living in Calgary.A memo to emergency departments and urgent ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...