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Research shows how poisonous proteins of Clostridium difficile penetrate intestinal cells

Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics often kills intestinal flora, leading to diarrhoea and inflammation of the gut.

12 Sep 2018

Vomiting - why so common in kids?

Most kids vomit easily and often copiously and frequently. This is a global phenomenon most parents have resigned themselves to. Researchers have now tried to understand why kids vomit so commonly and if there is actually any reason for parents to panic. An article by Erin Blakemore for NPR looks to answer the question.

11 Sep 2018

Research uncovers unexpected upside of E. coli

Best known as a pathogen that causes food poisoning or steals nutrients away from its host, the E. coli bacterium actually plays a critical role in promoting health by producing a compound that helps cells take up iron, new CU Boulder research shows.

24 Aug 2018

Unique pain program helps surgical patients wean off opioids safely and effectively

A unique pain program is helping complex surgical patients wean off opioids safely and effectively, while offering alternative ways to cope with their pain and improve how they function.

20 Aug 2018

Study finds prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in developing countries

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that substandard and falsified medicines, including medicines to treat malaria, are a serious problem in much of the world.

10 Aug 2018

Scientific knowledge about deadly tsetse fly in Africa

Few animals are more problematic than the tiny African insect known to English speakers as the tsetse fly. This is the carrier of "sleeping sickness," an often deadly neurological illness in humans, as well as a disease that has killed millions of cattle, reshaping the landscape and economy in some parts of the continent.

6 Aug 2018

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

The environment could be as important a battle ground as the clinic in the global fight against the spread of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.

24 Jul 2018

Genome research suggests presence of enteric fever in medieval Europe

Genome research conducted by the University of Warwick suggests that enteric fever, a potentially lethal disease more commonly found in hot countries, was present in medieval Europe.

20 Jul 2018

New wireless tagging device could improve detection of rotten food

When it comes to the "smell test," the nose isn't always the best judge of food quality. Now in a study appearing in ACS' journal Nano Letters, scientists report that they have developed a wireless tagging device that can send signals to smartphones warning consumers and food distributors when meat and other perishables have spoiled.

27 Jun 2018

Scientists discover and characterize new toxin in cholera bacteria

The bacterium Vibrio cholerae was discovered more than 150 years ago but remains as one of the main causes of bacterial infectious disease globally, especially in low-income nations where it occurs endemic, and outbreaks of cholera disease can lead to major epidemics.

26 Jun 2018

Drug used to treat opioid dependence poses serious health risks in exposed children

A new study published online today by Pediatrics and conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that from January 2007 through December 2016 there were more than 11,000 calls to US Poison Centers for pediatric exposures to buprenorphine – a prescription opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

25 Jun 2018

Tea towels in the kitchen could be responsible for food poisonings finds study

Repeated use of the tea towels in the kitchen may be putting the families at risk of food poisonings finds study.

12 Jun 2018

Suicide rates on the rise says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta (CDC) has prepared a report on suicides between 1999 and 2016 and has said that they are on the rise in almost all states. The study results appeared in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

7 Jun 2018

Human behavior and corporate culture may have impact on hygiene, food safety

Leadership and efficient communication in food companies have a large impact on hygiene and food safety, as proven by research at Ghent University.

7 Jun 2018

Study examines practitioner views on twitter-based food borne illness reporting tool

Foodborne illness is a serious and preventable public health problem, affecting one in six Americans and costing an estimated $50 billion annually.

7 Jun 2018

Few refreshers about how to stay healthy in summer

Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad. To optimize the good times, here are few refreshers about how to stay healthy this summer.

7 Jun 2018

Poisoning News and Research

Research shows how poisonous proteins of Clostridium difficile penetrate intestinal cells

Vomiting - why so common in kids?

Research uncovers unexpected upside of E. coli

Unique pain program helps surgical patients wean off opioids safely and effectively

Study finds prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in developing countries

Scientific knowledge about deadly tsetse fly in Africa

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

Genome research suggests presence of enteric fever in medieval Europe

New wireless tagging device could improve detection of rotten food

Scientists discover and characterize new toxin in cholera bacteria

Drug used to treat opioid dependence poses serious health risks in exposed children

Tea towels in the kitchen could be responsible for food poisonings finds study

Suicide rates on the rise says CDC

Human behavior and corporate culture may have impact on hygiene, food safety

Study examines practitioner views on twitter-based food borne illness reporting tool

Few refreshers about how to stay healthy in summer

Study findings may lead to new approaches for treating inflammatory diseases

Study finds higher risk of sickness absence from work among abstainers than low-risk drinkers

Research suggests link between faulty gene, alcohol, and heart failure

Few parents use simple strategies to protect kids from food poisoning, reports study

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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