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Boar’s Head issues urgent recall of popular products over health risk

The products were recalled due to the potential presence of disease-causing bacteria

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Gut microbes may have links with sleep deprivation

Sleep is one of the essential physiological needs for human survival, alongside food, water and air. But sleep is socially driven, influenced by environmental and personal factors, and a recent study suggests it may be affected by fragments from bacteria.

The Conversation

Plastic ‘bio-beads’ from sewage plants are polluting the oceans and spreading superbugs – but there are alternatives

A recent spill of bio-beads – small plastic pellets used by some wastewater treatment facilities since the 1990s – has brought renewed attention to a problem that has been quietly accumulating in coastal waters for years.

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Professionals Urge Gardeners to Remember This Often-Overlooked Task in Winter – 4 Crucial Reasons to Clean Plant Supports

Plant supports can conceal bacteria, fungi, and pests, risking the health of your plants

Homes & Gardens

Science history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolution — Nov. 20, 1943

Two bacteriologists showed that mutations arise spontaneously in bacterial cultures, thereby disproving Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution.

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‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn

Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region.

Euronews

Should You Really Wash Chicken Before You Cook It? The Real Answer May Surprise You

For generations, people have rinsed raw chicken under the faucet, convinced it’s the right way to start a meal. It feels clean, almost like a ritual—wash the bird, pat it dry, cook it. But the truth about whether you should wash chicken before cooking might upend that habit. Food safety…

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6 Things You Should NEVER Do With Raw Eggs

Raw eggs are a kitchen staple, but they carry risks that can turn a simple recipe into a health hazard. Whether you’re baking, making sauces, or whipping up breakfast, how you handle raw eggs matters more than most people realize. The risk of foodborne illness, especially from Salmonella, is real…

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Scientists invent way to use E. coli to create and dye rainbow-colored fabric in the lab

Scientists have used a novel method to create sustainable, rainbow-colored fibers using bacteria in the lab.

LiveScience

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.

The Conversation

These Are The Things You Might Not Have Known About Washing Your Fruits And Veggies

So you think your fruits and veg are clean when they come from the store? Think again. Often, they're covered in all sorts of bacteria, fungi and even chemicals. Without proper cleaning, you're at risk of ingesting those things. Sometimes, just rinsing fresh produce isn't enough. Here's how to properly…

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Experts say these things lurking in your home could be making you sick during the winter months

Dangerous bacteria and other irritants found in home appliances and fireplaces can be harmful to our health – especially for the more than 80 million Americans who suffer from allergies

The Independent UK

The sweet-and-savory spice that can slash harmful inflammation - and stop caffeine cravings

Spice has the ability to reduce impacts of chronic inflammation that can result in cancer and heart disease

The Independent UK

Bacteria research could pave the way for effective treatment against harmful infections

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Scientists make significant discovery on bacteria’s resistance to common antibiotics

Researchers hope that findings can help them treat infections more effectively

The Independent UK

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

California health officials say tests showed that ByHeart baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin that has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states

The Conversation

How scientists are hacking bacteria to treat cancer, self-destruct, then vanish without a trace

Bacteria are rapidly emerging as a new class of “living medicines” used to kill cancer cells.

The Independent UK

Seven foods and drinks that can protect your teeth after eating too many holiday sweets

From pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving to eggnog at Christmas, the last two months of the year are a sugary time. Amber Raiken speaks to dentists about how we can prevent cavities and tooth decay after having more sweets than usual

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California’s drying Salton Sea harms the lungs of people living nearby, say researchers

Experts suspect that dust from the sea contains endotoxic bacteria membranes caused by fertilizer runoff

LiveScience

Antibiotic found hiding in plain sight could treat dangerous infections, early study finds

Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen antibiotic that shows promising in treating drug-resistant infections.

International Business Times UK

Infant Botulism Formula Recall: ByHeart Pulls Popular Baby Formula After FDA Traces Deadly Bacteria Risk

FDA probes ByHeart recall after 13 infants fall ill from suspected botulism. Parents urged to stop using affected baby formula immediately.

Woman & Home

How to clean sex toys the body-safe way

Wondering how to clean sex toys? Here are the best products for each type of toy

Woman & Home

How to store sex toys safely - and why you should never keep them under the bed

Want to know how to store sex toys safely? Follow these tips to make sure your favorite vibes stand the test of time

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“I Won’t Survive In America”: American Food Abominations That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons

From questionable ingredients to messy experiments, some American home cooks are shocking viewers online. Their unusual methods and lack of hygiene have left European audiences baffled — not for skill, but for how unappetizing and unsafe some of these dishes appear. These viral clips highlight chaotic kitchens, bizarre ingredient combos,…

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How we’re killing our internal ecosystem – and what we can do to reverse it

In this week’s newsletter: Preserving and nurturing the human microbiome has long been linked with improved health. This holistic approach is finally gaining scientific credibility

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