But after decades of focusing on how to kill bacteria with soap and antibiotics, people are coming round to a more nuanced appreciation of the symbiotic relationship we have with bacteria.

Listeriosis is extremely dangerous for pregnant women and their ... Cooking foods to a temperature of 165°F can also kill off bacteria and help prevent foodborne illnesses at home.

Probiotics have been in the limelight for a while now, and these buzzy bacteria have earned their health-boosting reputation with potential benefits ranging from improving symptoms of IBS ...