But as you read through this list, know that the infections that kill quickly aren't common. "They're rare but memorable when you see people with them," he says. 7 Secret Ways Doctors Boost Their ...

A recent study links long-term consumption of chlorinated water to higher risks of cancers, including bladder, colorectal, and kidney cancer. It highl ...

A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board has revealed alarmingly high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the ...

A resurgence of cholera in Ethiopia's Amhara region has claimed at least three lives, with infection numbers rising to 160, according to official data. A new report released on February 6 by the ...

Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a meal. Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to ...

But what about a virus that doesn’t make people sick — just the bacteria that infects people, effectively destroying it? That’s what bacteriophages — or, simply, phages — are ...

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Medical experts warn that severe cases of the disease can be fatal within hours if left untreated. Most individuals infected with cholera may not exhibit symptoms, but the bacteria can still be ...

In prokaryotic cells, DNA bundles together in a region called the nucleoid. Primitive organelles, such as micro-compartments found in some bacteria, help organize cellular processes by concentrating ...

However, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found at least 13 cases in wild deer last year, all within that four-county area. Bovine tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that can affect all ...