Bacteria
Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns
Evidence of Salmonella was found in two Algimal Tahini products during a Health Ministry investigation: a 1-kilogram container produced in March and a 500-gram container produced in April.
The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health
Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study
Microbes coordinate activity to reduce competition, Israeli researchers discover
Could vaccines be a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Israeli scientists announce 100% effectiveness of mRNA vaccine against Black Plague-causing bacteria in preclinical trial performed on mice.
Microbes in kangaroo feces could reduce methane from cows - study
After researchers added the baby kangaroo culture and a known methane inhibitor to the simulated stomach, it produced acetic acid – the main component of vinegar – instead of methane.
US involvement in Iraq may have caused antibacterial resistance- study
Research is needed to understand the roles of armed conflict on the rise of antibacterial resistance if it is to be stopped and millions of deaths prevented.
This is why you should always use a new toothbrush after a cold
Brushing your teeth keeps your mouth and teeth healthy, but in some situations the toothbrush may actually hurt your teeth and harm your health.
The 10 things we all have at home that are making us sick
These are objects that 70 percent of people do not clean enough, which makes them breeding grounds for bacteria.
Infectious insect tears through Israel, putting the citrus industry at risk
The Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that spreads a bacterium that is fatal to citrus, recently escaped the area in which the Ministry of Agriculture contained it to
Human waste is an excellent substitute for polluting fertilizers, scientists find
Scientists in Germany found that urine and feces can be recycled for use as new fertilizers that are safe and productive.
Four home remedies that actually work for winter illnesses
If you wake up with a stabbing feeling in the throat, this might signal that a virus has reached your throat and will make its presence felt. Here are some remedies to try to relieve a sore throat:
Strep A: How you can spot the deadly illness - explainer
Streptococcus A can cause a wide variety of infections, from a mild illness to a life-threatening one, from a sore throat to invasive bacterium.
Here's why you shouldn't warm up chicken in the microwave
Studies have found that smaller, portable devices may not be able to heat or cook frozen chicken enough to kill various bacteria.