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Bacteria Carried By Mothers Kills 100,000 Newborns Annually

Group B Streptococcus poses deadly risk, yet rarely tested for in UK

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Denmark and Netherlands report surge in child pneumonia as China battles outbreak

Danish health experts warn spike in bacteria illness is high enough to be considered epidemic

Evening Standard

Christmas is bad news for your gut health: 6 tricks for minimising the damage

'Tis the season of excess. Louise Pyne reveals the tricks to keep your gut happy without forgoing the festive food and booze

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Microbiome Study May Have Finally Solved An Enduring Mystery In Gynecology

New study unveils how bacterial vaginosis, a common disruption of the vaginal microbiome, is linked to reproductive health issues.

Inverse

188 new types of CRISPR revealed by algorithm

Researchers used an algorithm to scour databases of bacterial genomes for never-before-seen CRISPR systems.

LiveScience

Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

The Conversation

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.

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New Study Uncovers Profound Implications Of E.coli’s Antibiotic Resistance Evolution

E.coli's ability to evolve antibiotic resistance may be greater than previously thought, study reveals

Zenger

You shouldn't wash your chicken

"Traces of feathers, slime or dirt might have necessitated washing chicken half a century ago"

Salon

Pass the yogurt: can probiotics help negate the toxicity of plastic in our stomachs?

Research suggests bacteria in fermented foods may ameliorate some inflammation that microplastics promote in our system

The Guardian - US

Chicken doesn't need to be washed before cooking – here's why

Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed noxious comments sections. Take this seemingly harmful post on TikTok, in which a woman shares a step-by-step recipe for spatchcocking chicken.

The Conversation

Drug resistance may make common infections like thrush untreatable

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

The Conversation

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.

WEKU

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.

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The Guardian - UK

Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria

Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritation

Inverse

Key Mechanism Uncovered In Gut Bacteria Could Help Solve Constipation

A new study identifies genes in gut microbes important for alleviating constipation by digesting a plant fiber known as arabinan.

The Guardian - UK

Bleach does not tackle fatal hospital superbug, UK researchers find

Following government guidance by using disinfectant to tackle C diff bacteria proved ineffective in experiments

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Superbugs loom in antimicrobial innovation gap

Australia’s MedTech and Pharmaceutical industry growth centre MTPConnect is warning antimicrobial resistant ‘superbugs’ could cause 10,000 deaths annually by 2050 if immediate action to correct a research and development market failure isn’t taken by the federal government. The industry growth centre estimates that antimicrobial resistant pathogens could cost the Australian…

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The Conversation

No, antibiotics aren't always needed. Here's how GPs can avoid overprescribing

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

Woman & Home

This overlooked mattress tip will banish bed mites and bacteria for good

Want to have a cleaner bed? This one mattress tip is easy and can help eliminate dust mites

Dynamite News

Medication significantly decreases TB growth, find scientists

A promising new cancer treatment looks to be especially successful against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world's most fatal infectious diseases. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The Conversation

Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy – Britain must keep it out

Since 2013, over 20 million olive trees in Italy have succumbed to a devastating plant disease. The same disease now threatens many more plant species, across several countries, with the same fate.

The Conversation

'Phage therapy' could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

Tom’s Guide

The 5 health risks of not cleaning your mattress properly — and how to avoid them

Respiratory issues, allergic reactions and bacterial infections are health conditions that can be born from not cleaning our mattresses often enough.

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