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Summer increases UTI risk in women due to dehydration, poor hygiene, and damp clothing. Symptoms include burning sensation, frequent urination, and pelvic pain. Staying hydrated and ...

The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing ...

Discover how toilet flushing spreads bioaerosols like E. coli and S. aureus, increasing health risks, and learn why proper ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...

Flushing toilets can release bioaerosols carrying bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus, exposing restroom users to potential ...

Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public ...

New research suggests that bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be connected to changes in brain function as you age. A study led by the University of Exeter found that certain bacteria were ...

While rinsing food might seem like a prudent step to eliminate unwanted residue and bacteria, food scientist Alba Ramírez ...

Cognitive decline is a growing public health concern, particularly in aging populations. While some decline is a normal part ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Researchers from Spain sampled sink drains from different wards in a single modern university hospital where state-of-the-art cleaning protocols are adhered to. Through culturing and DNA barcoding, ...