What is listeria? A microbiologist explains the bacterium behind recent deadly food poisoning outbreaks
Investigators in Florida traced a listeria outbreak to ice cream. Graiki/Moment via Getty Images Bacteria do, and will, end up
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Summer colds: this may explain why so many have suffered them this year
Enteroviruses and parainfluenza 3 virus are more common in summer. Estrada Anton/ Shutterstock Most of us associate colds and the
A dog has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, highlighting risk of the virus infecting pets and wild animals
A dog in Paris has become the first case of a pet contracting monkeypox from its owners. Cavan Images via
Fake research can be harmful to your health – a new study offers a tool for rooting it out
Although most medical research is reliable, studies that are flawed or fake can lead to patients undergoing treatments that might
Why letting Medicare negotiate drug prices won’t be the game-changer for health care Democrats hope it will be
Drug prices have been soaring in recent years. stevecoleimages/E+ via Getty Inages Democrats hope their new health care, tax and
Clinical trials without humans – why computer simulations could make drugs a lot cheaper
Before a drug or medical device is approved for use in humans, it must undergo a clinical trial. Clinical trials
Why it’s not safe to shower during a thunderstorm
The Met Office has issued several “yellow thunderstorm warnings” for the UK, highlighting the potential for frequent lightning. While your
How easy access to guns at home contributes to America’s youth suicide problem
Easy access to firearms increases the risk of teen suicide. CowlickCreative/Getty Images School shootings in the U.S. are national tragedies,
Treating monkeypox like an STI may help control the outbreak, but stigma is a danger
Monkeypox is transmitted mainly through direct contact with skin lesions, but the current outbreak is following patterns similar to STIs.
Training cardio and weights during the same workout probably won’t hurt your ‘gains’ – here’s why
The ‘interference effect’ has long since been debunked. 4 PM production/ Shutterstock In the past, getting in shape was synonymous