Bacteria - Page 2

June 15, 2026

Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife

A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.

June 12, 2026

Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes

Google's Debug project seeks EPA approval to release sterile male mosquitoes in New Jersey, California and Florida to reduce disease-carrying populations.

June 11, 2026

Secret to weight loss may be hiding in your gut, new study suggests

New scientific research finds that a pasteurized gut bacterium may help prevent weight regain after dieting, with promising study results.

June 8, 2026

Why do some people get sepsis while others don't? Scientists point to the gut

A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to stronger inflammatory responses.

May 28, 2026

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.

May 27, 2026

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death

Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.

May 23, 2026

Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.

May 23, 2026

How pneumonia progresses to sepsis: Doctors explain after Kyle Busch's death

Kyle Busch's cause of death was severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis after the two-time NASCAR Cup champion was hospitalized, his family says.

April 30, 2026

Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds

New research suggests gut bacteria differences could signal Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms emerge, according to a UCL-led study.

April 27, 2026

Bacteria in your mouth may travel to the gut and trigger stomach cancer, research finds

Highlighting the oral-gut microbiome in cancer development, research from China suggests a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer. Doctors weigh in.