A common antibiotic used to treat liver disease could give rise to an “almost untreatable” superbug, scientists warned in a new study. The antibiotic, rifaximin, has enabled the global emergence of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium, or VRE, a superbug that frequently causes serious infections in hospitalised patients, according to an eight-year-longContinue Reading
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Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Scurvy, a disease caused by vitaminContinue Reading
One of Europe’s largest snake species is crawling up walls and into attics in the UK, seeking warmth for breeding, scientists say in a new study. Aesculapian snakes, which grow up to 7ft long, are not native to the UK. They went locally extinct during the last Ice Age, andContinue Reading
Scientists have found that prehistoric flying reptiles that lived 182 million years ago lived on a diet of small fish and squid. The “first-ever discovery” of the fossilised stomach contents of pterosaurs has led to a unique glimpse into the feeding habits of the giant species, which had wingspans ofContinue Reading
In a legal first, Colorado’s highest court is hearing arguments Thursday on whether five African elephants at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo should be able to challenge their captivity. The NonHuman Rights Project, an animal rights group, has alleged that five female elephants who have lived at the Colorado Springs facilityContinue Reading
Pet owners have been warned of the impact changing the clocks has on animals. Sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Owners have been told to gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back. Dr Jeffrey Kelu,Continue Reading
Pet owners should gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back as sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Dr Jeffrey Kelu, a researcher in circadian rhythms at King’s College London, said that while the nation mayContinue Reading
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Cats can learn words faster than human babies, a new study has found. The felines have been living alongside humans for around 12,000 years, and during this time, they seem to have closely observed our communication styles, experts believe. A recent study suggests that the pets have the ability toContinue Reading
