bacteria

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Proponents of raw dairy have long insisted that it prevents allergies and promotes beneficial bacteria, claims that are not supported by research.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Raw, or unpasteurized, dairy has not undergone the heating process that kills harmful bacteria while leaving nutrients largely intact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

If bacteria stop growing, the antibiotic in that tube is effective.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

At the same time, about one in four urine samples tested in NHS laboratories contains bacteria that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

But all the talk about bacteria made her reluctant to try it.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull