E.Coli, Listeria… This food that you think is healthy is hiding bacteria
© Shutterstock / Billion PhotosConsume vegetables regularly is essential to stay healthy because of their vitamin, mineral and fiber content. ...
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Oral bacteria could be responsible for long Covids
© ShutterstockResearchers continue to try to understand why in some people the symptoms of Covid-19 persist for several weeks or ...
Read moreProstate cancer: how the discovery of bacteria could revolutionize treatment
© ShutterstockA discovery "exciting"who could"revolutionize treatment for men". Scientists at the University of East Anglia in England have discovered five ...
Read moreAdvice to vacationers: tanning is bad for the “good” bacteria in the skin
© shutterstockAre you leaving for a sunny destination soon, and you hope to come back with a nice caramelized tan? ...
Read moreAlzheimer’s: oral bacteria may be the cause of the disease
© Shutterstock / Africa StudioA growing body of new research shows that oral bacteria play an important role in the ...
Read moreBacteria, viruses… What are the risks of swimming in pools, lakes or rivers?
© ShutterstockWild bathing has grown considerably in recent years. Not only is outdoor swimming a pleasant way to enjoy the ...
Read moreShigellosis: a new strain of the bacteria is highly resistant to antibiotics
© ShutterstockThere shigellosis is a diarrheal disease, particularly contagious, through the fecal-oral route. Recently, researchers discovered that the bacteria that ...
Read moreFlesh-eating bacteria: it dies after eating oysters
© shutterstockThis story seems totally improbable, but it is unfortunately the reality: a 54-year-old American died on June 8 after ...
Read moreResistant bacteria: researchers bring out an antibiotic from the 1940s
© ShutterstockFaced with the health danger posed by the growing resistance of superbugs, many researchers are working on the development ...
Read moreOral bacteria linked to Alzheimer’s disease
© Getty picturesPorphyromonas gingivalis. It is the Latin name for a bacterium associated with chronic periodontitisa deep inflammation of the ...
Read moreBacteria in makeup sponges
© Getty Images/iStockphotoIf we have become accustomed to monitoring the expiry dates of cosmetic products, it seems that we still ...
Read moreDepression: scientists have identified two bacteria responsible
© ShutterstockFor several years, research has paid close attention to the microbiota, the billions of bacteria that cohabit in our ...
Read moreIntestinal bacteria involved in depression?
© Getty ImagesThey had previously identified gut bacteria that are more common in patients with Crohn's disease. The team of ...
Read moreUnusual: a kiss of 10 seconds transmits 80 million bacteria, and so much the better!
© iStockAt a kiss 10 seconds, up to 80 million bacteria are transferred between your blocked and that of your ...
Read moreAutism: gut bacteria could prevent it
© iStockIntestinal bacteria may be able to overcome the symptoms of autism in mice, researchers at the California Institute of ...
Read morePhagotherapy: it is possible to predict its effectiveness against bacteria
© ShutterstockPhage therapy is based on the use of viruses capable of infecting and destroying bacteria: bacteriophages, or phages (from ...
Read moreE.Coli bacteria and Fraîch’Up and Bella Napoli Buitoni pizzas: case of HUS, symptoms
© ShutterstockA new complaint for for "involuntary injury", "endangering the life of others" has just been filed against Buitoni and ...
Read more3D printing: parts to reduce bacteria and fight infections
English researchers have succeeded in 3D printing bacteria-resistant parts. Ultimately, this could make it possible to make objects to fight ...
Read moreAntibiotic resistance: scientists are increasingly interested in the good viruses
Faced with the challenge of antibiotic resistance, scientists are increasingly interested in bacteriophages, the viruses present in our intestines, because ...
Read moreE.Coli bacteria and Buitoni pizzas: case of HUS, symptoms
© ShutterstockHave you ever heard of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)? This serious infectious disease is usually caused by bacteria belonging ...
Read morePancreatic cancer: analyzing the stool to detect the disease early
Twenty micro-organisms present in the stool would predict the risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common form of pancreatic ...
Read moreMiscarriage: what if the vaginal microbiota played a role?
Changes in vaginal bacteria could be associated with spontaneous termination of pregnancy during the first five months. THE ESSENTIAL About ...
Read moreCar or toilet: which of these places is dirtier?
As we know, bacteria abound in toilets. But according to a British study, the passenger compartment of a car is ...
Read moreStrong impact of e-coli in the decline of resistant bacteria infections in 2020
For the first time since 2016, the number of antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections has decreased in England, especially infections with the ...
Read moreA hydrogel against multi-resistant bacteria
A new treatment to treat wounds, in the form of a hydrogel, would be able to kill bacteria resistant to ...
Read moreA cocktail of spices to relieve cystitis
Currently being tested in France, a pill containing cinnamon, cranberry and "healthy" bacteria could prevent and treat urinary tract infections. ...
Read moreThe microbiota of the nose, marker of the risk of severe forms of Covid-19
Biomarkers present in the microbiota of the nose and the upper part of the throat could make it possible to ...
Read moreWashing your hands: a difficult reflex for some
Whatever the illness, washing your hands is the first step in protecting yourself from viruses and bacteria. However, for some, ...
Read moreWashing your hand well: the matter of 20 seconds
To remove viruses, bacteria and other particles from the hands, you must rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. ...
Read moreDisposal of human waste in nature promotes superbugs
In low- and middle-income countries, the dumping of human waste in nature contaminates surrounding urban waters and contributes to the ...
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