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Jun 21, 2017 05:26 AM EDT

Coughs And Sneezes Could Spread Up To 4 Meters; Bacteria Remain Alive In The Air For 45 Minutes

Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze. You will never know where the bacteria go.

Sep 28, 2016 05:41 AM EDT

UN To Combat The Proliferation Of Drug-Resistant Superbug, A 'Fundamental Threat' To Humans

UN tackles the health issue regarding the drug-resistant bacteria, which is a fundamental threat to humans and kills more than 700,000 people each year.

May 19, 2016 07:39 AM EDT

Researchers Discover Antarctica Sponge, Can It Eliminate MRSA?

Antarctica waters have been found to have a sponge than could wipe away the methicillin-resistant staphylococcal aureus, MRSA, a common resistant bacteria that significantly contribute to tough infections.

Oct 23, 2015 10:19 AM EDT

Blood Test Detects Premature Death Among Humans

In a recent study, researchers created a biomarker which can reveal whether an otherwise healthy person is unusually likely to die of pneumonia or sepsis within the next 14 years.