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A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice

Researchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice

LiveScience

Bacteria, pests and chemicals: The reasons you should wash your new clothes before wearing

A recent study even found lead in children’s clothing

The Independent UK

Is it safe to eat cold leftovers?

There are few things better than a cold slice of pizza for breakfast. But as delicious as scarfing down cold pizza is, there’s also a risk of food poisoning if you aren’t careful.

The Conversation

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‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep

'Dirtier than a toilet seat': I found out how quickly bacteria teems on pillowcases and bed sheets and, well, I’m stripping my bed immediately

Tom’s Guide

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

Euronews

Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them – researchers pinpoint how

The fight against infectious disease is a race against evolution. Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Viruses adapt to spread more quickly. Diseases transmitted by insects present another evolutionary front: Insects themselves can evolve resistance to the poisons that people use to kill them.

The Conversation

Raw Diet vs Kibble: What’s Healthier for Your Dog?

Pet parents in India, from Bhopal apartments to bustling Delhi homes, face a tough choice: raw diets mimicking wolves' meals or trusty kibble bags. Raw enthusiasts tout shinier coats and energy boosts, while kibble fans praise ease amid busy lives. Recent studies, like one from the University of Helsinki, reveal…

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How To Groom Your Pet At Home Like A Pro

Grooming is more than just making your pet look clean and attractive. It plays a vital role in maintaining your pet’s overall health and well being. Regular grooming helps prevent skin infections, removes dirt and loose fur, reduces shedding, and keeps your pet comfortable. Many pet owners rely on professional…

Times Pets

Kent meningitis outbreak: the latest on the bacterial strain at its centre

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been caused by a strain of bacteria that appears to be genetically distinct from anything scientists have seen before. Health officials are working urgently to understand what that means.

The Conversation

Anthrax-causing bacteria have dwelled in soil for centuries – cycling through people, animals and earth

The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and blood-filled tissues.

The Conversation

Feathers and Freshness Keep Your Bird Healthy Always

Spring whispers in feathers and blossoms Birds are not just pretty creatures fluttering in cages or perching on shoulders. They are intelligent, emotional, and physically delicate beings that require attentive care. Their health depends not only on veterinary visits but also on the daily decisions you make especially what you…

Times Pets

Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests

A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.

LiveScience

Are You Slowly Killing Your Fish with Kindness and Too Much Food?

Feeding your fish might feel like the simplest and most loving thing you do as an aquarium owner. You walk up to the tank, sprinkle in some food, and watch as your fish eagerly swim to the surface. It’s a calming ritual, one that gives you a moment of joy.…

Times Pets

‘I dismissed my symptoms as food poisoning. Then meningitis almost killed me’

Hannah Ewing, 26, says the bacterial meningitis outbreak in Kent has left her fearful

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Couples share 30% of their gut bacteria. Here’s how that may affect health

When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle and interests. You might also share various microscopic organisms residing on and in you.

Euronews

What python blood can teach us about weight loss, muscle health and gut bacteria

Lessons in weight loss: The metabolism of pythons could inspire therapies.

Times Pets

Diet Mistakes That Can Harm Small Animals: What Every Pet Parent Must Know

Small animals like rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs may look easy to care for, but their dietary needs are surprisingly delicate. Unlike larger pets, even a small mistake in what they eat can lead to serious health problems. Their tiny bodies process food differently, and what seems harmless to us…

The Guardian - UK

Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases

Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause disease

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4 Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol Naturally (Science-Backed)

Today, high cholesterol is considered as one of the top-tier or major health risk. World Heart Foundation points out that this issue causes the death of almost 4.4 million people annually i.e., 7.8% of all deaths. Therefore, it is extremely important that we maintain balance in our cholesterol levels. Even…

The Guardian - UK

The Kent meningitis outbreak: what is happening and why?

Causes of meningitis, what the public health response has been, and how the situation differs from Covid

The Independent UK

How your mobile phone is secretly causing your skin breakouts and irritation

A look at the possible links between your mobile and skin issues

The Independent UK

Meningitis B latest: Cases linked to outbreak fall as infections downgraded but experts call for ‘vigilance’

Experts warned a wave of secondary cases may be yet to come

The Independent UK

Deadly meningitis is spreading in the UK. Could an outbreak happen in the US?

Meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of every 100 - even when it is treated

The Independent UK

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis vaccine eligibility expanded after Kent outbreak rises to 27

Anyone who was at Club Chemistry in Canterbury from 5 March to 15 March advised to get antibiotics and vaccination

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