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Madonna hospitalized with bacterial infection; everything you need to know about the signs, transmission and treatment

Madonna postponed her world tour after she was rushed to the intensive care unit of the hospital due to a bacterial infection. The 64-year-old was about to start her 84-date tour, which was scheduled to start in Vancouver, Canada, on 15 July and end on 30 January in Mexico City.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Bacterial infection 'red flag' warning signs as Madonna's illness explained

The global superstar was found unconscious and rushed to hospital where she spend days in intensive care due to a serious bacteria infection.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

The truth about emulsifiers: are they destroying our gut health?

The E numbers in food make bread softer and ice-cream silkier. But there is growing concern about how they might affect our microbiome

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Five little-known areas bacteria groups may be thriving in your home

Experts swabbed areas around the home to find out where bacteria may be living without being noticed, and the results are pretty surprising.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

5 unexpected places where bacteria is thriving in your home

These parts of your house are brewing bacteria and you may not even notice - you'll want to scrub these places immediately

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics: Food sources that are great for your gut health

Our body needs trillions of beneficial microorganisms in our gut (digestive tract) to be able to function well. And this is not just about maintaining gut health but our overall well-being. While synbiotics is a lesser-known term, the terms prebiotics and probiotics are often used interchangeably by many folks. However,…

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2023

We found coronaviruses in UK bats -- so far the danger’s minimal but we need to know more about viruses that can spread to humans

Most emerging infectious diseases are caused by zoonotic pathogens – viruses and bacteria which circulate in wild and domestic animals but are also capable of infecting humans. Examples of diseases caused by zoonotic pathogens include Ebola, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and bird flu.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

Cholera: vaccines can stop the spread, but the biggest deterrent is clean water

South Africa has experienced outbreaks of cholera since January. The worst was in May in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, where nearly 30 people died. Cholera is a bacterial disease which spreads via the faecal-oral route mostly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. It causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, and…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

How to get rid of cucumber beetles – expert tips to make sure these bugs don't kill your crops

Cucumber beetles destroy foliage and flowers but, even worse, they carry a bacteria that can cause your cucumbers to wilt and die

Homes & Gardens · Jun 27, 2023

Do you crush microbes when you step on them?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023