Captive-Bred Wallabies May Spread Antibiotic Resistance
Wallabies in captivity carry antibiotic-resistant gut bacteria, which they could potentially transmit to wild populations, a new study finds. Full story
Dogs Bring Swarm of Bacteria Into Your Home
Your loyal pooch may be bringing a whole world of bacteria into your home — but don't panic. Research suggests that exposure to a wide variety of microbes may be good for us. Full story
Aimee Copeland: ‘I was reborn as someone different’
A year after losing her hands and feet to a flesh-eating bacteria, Aimee Copeland is adjusting to life as the first woman to receive state-of-the-art prosthetic hands. She talks about how she’s coping with her losses and her hopes for the future. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Flesh-eating bacteria victim gets new bionic hands
Aimee Copeland, the Georgia woman who lost parts of all four of her limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria after a zip line accident, is fitted with high-tech, $100,000 bionic hands. WXIA’s DeMarco Morgan reports.
Attack of the Killer Bacteria: Superbugs, Prepare to Die!
Predatory bacteria that devour microbes could help kill potentially lethal drug-resistant germs when antibiotics fail, researchers say. Full story
CDC: Fecal bacteria common in swimming pools
Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. Investigators found the gut bacteria in 58 percent of the samples taken from about 150 pools in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. They were Full story
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Woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria ‘doing great’
Aimee Copeland was not expected to survive after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria last year, but she is now doing well and helping to inspire others. “Regardless of what happens to you, regardless of the circumstances in your life, there's always so much joy out there, and you just got to fi
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in ground turkey
A new Consumer Reports investigation has found ground turkey could be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. More than half of the samples tested nationwide contained fecal bacteria, including E. coli. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.
Quiz! How to get rid of bad breath
Dr. Susanne Cohen joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to talk about how prevalent bad breath is in America, and to share some tips on how to get rid of it.
Dr. Oz gives the lowdown on detox diets
Detox cleanses have become very trendy in recent years, but they aren’t for everyone. Dr. Mehmet Oz gives the scoop on them, sharing his own detox regimen and revealing how you can determine whether what’s right for you.
Gut check: Stomach bacteria linked to heart attacks?
A new study indicates people who had been treated for heart disease showed higher levels of a chemical we all carry in our stomachs called TMAO. Could a simple blood test measuring stomach bacteria predict future risk of heart attack, stroke and death? NBC’s Robert Bazell reports.
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