Exposure to colibactin in early childhood imprints a distinct genetic signature on the DNA of colon cells that can increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Young adults diagnosed with colorectal ...

Researchers don’t know for sure. But a study recently published in Nature points to one possibility: childhood exposure to a bacterial toxin called colibactin. The toxin is known to damage DNA ...

Raw milk could be sold in grocery stores and farmers markets under an Iowa House bill advanced Tuesday that drew strong warnings and objections from public health professionals, veterinarians and the ...

Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic state in at least half of the cases. Symptomatic BV, on the other hand, is most typically accompanied by foul-smelling, profuse vaginal discharge ...

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Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can all cause infections of the penis. Penis infections can range from mild and easily treatable conditions to severe or chronic illnesses. In this article, we discuss ...

Increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods can impact children’s gut health and immunity, leaving them more susceptible to the bacteria.

Findings reveal that, while performance variations across different regions were clearly indicated, the TSI rebounded and reached its highest-ever recorded score after the temporary decline during the ...