Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria ...

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved -- and often sugar-fueled -- tradition of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns glowing on porches ...

AMES, Iowa – Bacteria often get a bad rap. Frequently the targets of aggressive hand-washing campaigns, they get the blame for causing a wide range of nasty diseases in humans and animals. But animal ...

Most microorganisms, like bacteria and yeast, are harmful, but probiotics are beneficial exceptions that contain helpful bacteria or yeast similar to those in the gut. Common types—such as ...

DALLAS – Aug. 19, 2009 – Immunology researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that bacteria present in the human gut help initiate the body's defense mechanisms against Toxoplasma ...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.