Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you can’t go — specifically, the type of bacteria that’s living in your gut. While constipation can be caused by anthing from diet to vitamins, certain … Read more
No need for vacationers to test the waters here, experts say. The summer vacation spoiler has been identified as a cyanobacterial bloom — and the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) says that the crummy blue-green conditions seem to be spreading, with a noticeable increase in scale since Aug. 2. Currently, the contamination stretches … Read more
“Narcos: Mexico” star Manuel Masalva is reportedly “fighting for his life” in an “induced coma” after contracting an aggressive bacterial infection while abroad. The 43-year-old actor’s close friend, Mario Morán, revealed Masalva’s startling condition in a TikTok video. “My brother is fighting for his life far away from home,” Morán, 32, said in Spanish in … Read more
An elderly man in Japan developed a fatal bacterial infection after taking a probiotic as part of his treatment for severe COVID-19. The unidentified patient was first brought to the emergency room after being discovered on the floor of his home. He had a history of colon cancer, chest pain, high blood pressure and pancreatic … Read more
This will put a bad taste in your mouth. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that, from 2015 to 2020, 214 enteric disease outbreaks — caused by pathogens including E. coli, campylobacter or shigella — and more than 2,000 cases of illness were associated with drinking water, 80% of which were linked … Read more
The “Celebration” tour just got a tad more celebratory. Madonna revealed new details about her battle with a bacterial infection while performing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Monday. “I would call in every other day and ask [my doctor] why I didn’t have any energy, when was my energy going to come … Read more
A family has been left devastated after their 5-year-old daughter died from what was initially believed to have been a common cold. However, they later discovered that young Cathy Kassis had actually been struck down with Strep A, a bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections and can range from mild to severe. But by … Read more
When they call her name, it’s like a little prayer. Pop icon Madonna thanked her many fans Tuesday for their continued support as she recovers from her brief but brutal hospital stay after contracting a bacterial infection. The “Material Girl” singer posted an image of herself on social media, embracing a bunch of pink roses … Read more