The difference between prebiotics and probiotics — and how to add both to your diet to boost gut health

Prebiotics and probiotics are both essential for maintaining gut health, and together, they may improve digestive issues and ...

The difference between sanitizing and disinfecting. One kills more germs than the other

Disinfectants take more time to work, but they can kill most germs on a surface whereas sanitizers reduce the amount of germs but don't kill them all.

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms.

How to know the difference between viral illnesses and allergies – What's Going Around

Viral infections start to increase at this time of the year. Lacey Beasley has more on how to know if someone is sick from a ...
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Study reveals large differences in knowledge about ticks between countries

Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals.

A pair of LPGA veterans are at the top of the South Korea leaderboard after the 1st round

Two decade-long veterans on the LPGA Tour — 32-year-old Sei Young Kim and 34-year-old American Lindy Duncan — are among the leaders after the first round of the BMW Ladies Championship. Kim ...

Why we need to change the way we talk about antibiotic resistance

Dr. Abdul Ghafur discusses the communication crisis surrounding antimicrobial resistance and the need for a personal, ...
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Disinfectant Vs Cleansing Wipes: What's The Difference & Why It Matters For Your Cleaning Routine

Disinfectant and cleansing wipes have different jobs and aren't substitutes for each other. Using the wrong type can leave the surface full of germs and dirt.

HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health

(THE CONVERSATION) The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, accounting for more than half of new HIV diagnoses nationwide in 2023. This is despite growing availability of a highly ...

Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst

BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look ...

AI just created a virus that kills bacteria—should we be scared?

Stanford and Arc Institute used AI to design viruses that kill bacteria, sparking hope for new therapies and warnings over biosecurity risks.

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to trio of scientists for discovering how the immune system is kept in check

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for unraveling how the immune system protects us from thousands of different microbes trying to invade our ...