You'll discover fascinating insights about the millions of beneficial bacteria living in your body and how they keep you healthy every day. Our expert team provides clear, friendly guidance on everything from skin and gut health to antibiotics, helping you make informed decisions about your wellbeing. Types of Bacteria is here to help.
Bacteria and Evolution
How simple bacteria shaped the evolution of complex life on Earth through photosynthesis and environmental adaptation.
What Is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a serious bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling and pain, starting from a break in the skin.
When Were Antibiotics Discovered?
Penicillin was discovered by accident in 1928, but didn't become widely used until 1940 when it revolutionised treatment for bacterial infections.
What Health Conditions Do Klebsiella Bacteria Cause?
Klebsiella bacteria normally live in your gut harmlessly, but can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems, particularly lung disease.
I Got Hot Tub Folliculitis!
A relaxing hot tub dip during a Lanzarote holiday left Karen with a painful skin infection she didn't see coming.
Bacterial Vaginosis: An Embarrassing Problem
Bacterial vaginosis affects many women but goes unspoken due to embarrassment; here's what causes it and why it matters for your health.
How Are Bacteria Classified?
Bacteria are classified by where they live and how they survive, with tests like the Gram stain helping scientists tell different types apart.
What Is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a serious bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling and pain, starting from a break in the skin.
Why Is Whooping Cough Becoming More Common?
Whooping cough cases are rising again despite past vaccination success, here's why the childhood illness is making a comeback.
Do People Still Get the Plague?
Yes, plague still exists today in isolated pockets around the world, though it's extremely rare in modern Europe.
Using Microscopes to See Bacteria
Microscopes reveal bacteria that are invisible to the naked eye, from basic light microscopes to powerful electron microscopes.
Why Can't Antibiotics Cure the Common Cold?
Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses, which is why they can't treat colds or flu no matter how sick you feel.
I Nearly Died from Toxic Shock: Case Study
A woman's account of nearly dying from toxic shock syndrome at age 29 and how a routine contraceptive choice led to a life-threatening condition.