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Tesco urges customers to return facial wipes posing ‘serious’ risk

The supermarket is recalling its popular cleansing wipes after a harmful bacteria was detected during testing

The Independent UK

7 Daily Shower Mistakes That Secretly Make Your Body Odor Worse

You shower every day, use quality soap, and apply deodorant diligently, yet you still find yourself battling unpleasant body odor by midday. It’s a frustrating and often embarrassing problem, and the cause might be hiding in plain sight: your shower routine itself. While a daily shower is a cornerstone of…

Budget and the Bees

Harmful levels of bacteria found in England’s most famous lake

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The Independent UK

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Warning issued after tests reveal ‘really concerning’ pollution in Windermere

The citizen science testing, which took place from June 2022 to November 2024, aimed to address concerns about water quality

The Independent UK

Citizen science water tests reveal ‘really concerning’ pollution in Windermere

Campaigners are calling for decisive action to improve water quality in England’s largest lake.

Evening Standard

Most of Windermere polluted with sewage bacteria, finds biggest survey of its kind

Exclusive: Concentrations of faecal bacteria in the lake were found to peak in summer but there were high levels throughout year

The Guardian - UK

A gentle reminder to clean your earbuds and headphones: study reveals they may carry 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat

Your go-to buds or cans for a musical (or informative) commute may be harboring more nasties than you think…

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Expert reveals the danger of pink soap scum – and how to get rid of it

There are some simple things you can do to reduce the presence of these microorganisms in your home

The Independent UK

Why is the soap scum in my bathroom pink? Is it mould? And can it make me sick?

How long has it been since you last cleaned your bathroom? If it’s been longer than you planned, you might see a build up of scum, slime or mould around your taps, between the tiles and on the edges of the bath or shower floor.

The Conversation

10 Shower Habits That Are Making You Smell Worse

Most people think a shower automatically makes them smell fresh, but bad habits in their routine can have the opposite effect. From skipping crucial steps to using the wrong products, these mistakes can trap odors instead of washing them away. It’s not just about being clean—it’s about knowing how to…

Clever Dude

What is MRSA? Symptoms and how to avoid deadly infection after rise in UK cases

The Independent takes a look at what MRSA is, what the symptoms are, and how to get treated for it

The Independent UK

Florida mom ‘lucky to be alive’ after miscarrying due to raw milk consumption, she says in lawsuit

Rachel Maddox launches lawsuit after alleging that she and her toddler became badly ill after coming into contact with bacteria traced back to New Smyrna Beach business by state health officials

The Independent UK

MIT scientists use AI to develop new antibiotics for stubborn gonorrhoea and MRSA

The researchers aimed to find completely new ways of tackling antimicrobial resistance.

Euronews

Scientists use AI to create new antibiotics that can kill deadly drug-resistant superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health crisis and is estimated to be responsible for more than one million deaths globally each year

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This Woman Accidentally Left A Tampon Inside Her For A Month—She’s Now Sharing Her ‘Traumatizing’ Story

"It's ok to keep some secrets"

The Guardian - US

Argentina rocked as contaminated medical fentanyl kills up to 96 patients

Dozens of hospital patients treated with opioid for unrelated conditions suffered serious bacterial infections

Homes & Gardens

‘You’re risking more than just a streaky countertoр’ – 7 signs it’s time to replace your kitchen sponge

You need a new one more often than you think

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10 Shelf Products Recalled for Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when a food product is accidentally tainted with allergens or bacteria from another source. For people with severe allergies, even trace amounts of these contaminants can cause life-threatening reactions. In recent years, the number of recalls related to cross-contamination has increased, often involving popular grocery items. These recalls…

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The Independent UK

Trust your gut: The foods you need to boost those friendly bacteria, and improve your health

Gut health has become the buzzword in wellness circles and with good reason.

Fortune

Hand soap recalled for bacterial infection that could cause sepsis

Serious news, but also incredibly ironic.

The Independent UK

The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

Euronews

Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Types of Frozen Vegetables That Carry the Highest Bacteria Risk

Many people think frozen vegetables are completely safe from harmful bacteria, but that’s not always the case. While freezing stops bacteria from growing, it doesn’t necessarily kill it. This means that if the vegetables were contaminated before freezing, the bacteria can survive until they’re cooked—or eaten. Recent food recalls have…

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a horrible picture’: Gaza faces new threat from antibiotic-resistant disease

Fatal infections more likely due to malnutrition, injuries and lack of medical facilities under Israel’s blockade

Homes & Gardens

This common kitchen staple could harbor harmful bacteria and cause food poisoning, experts reveal – a simple switch in habits will 'prevent weeks of illness'

It could make you seriously sick

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