Hawaii's battle with brain-invading parasite shows California what may be coming

Hawaii, the U.S. epicenter for the disease, offers a preview of what may come next.

McDonald’s customer claims she found a worm in her Filet-O-Fish — but experts say that’s a good sign

There’s nothing fishy about it. Fans of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish might find an unwanted surprise in their food — and that’s a ...
Scientific American

A single course of antibiotics may reshape the gut microbiome for years

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden.
Nature

Memory loss is fuelled by gut microbes in ageing mice

If confirmed in people, the finding might lead to gut-targeted therapies that could reverse cognitive decline.