Scientists have uncovered a shared target used by multiple diarrhea-causing bacteria to invade the gut. Despite decades of research, scientists still do not have vaccines against two of the world’s most common causes of severe bacterial diarrhea: enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) and Shigella. Together, these pathogens infect hundreds of millions of people each year and [...]

A new study suggests that sleep loss during pregnancy and the postpartum period may be an early driver of anxiety symptoms. Lack of sleep is often treated as an unavoidable part of pregnancy and new parenthood. But what if those restless nights are doing more than leaving parents exhausted? New research suggests sleep loss may [...]