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What is fibremaxxing? A dietician shares tips on the latest wellness trend

People are increasing their fibre intake, but how beneficial is it for the body?

The Independent UK

Salmonella infections in England at highest level in a decade, figures show

Cases remain ‘consistently high’ – with 10,406 infections last year, 26% more than in 2016

The Guardian - UK

Fibremaxxing: what to know about the high-fibre diet trend

There are several easy ways you can boost your daily fibre intake.

The Independent UK

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How Airlines Protect Passenger Health Between Flights: The Science of Cabin Sanitisation

Fold down the tray table on your next flight and look at the surface. It is the same tray table that the passenger before you put their laptop on, ate their meal off, possibly changed their baby on, and then folded back up without anyone cleaning it. On a short-haul…

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Supercharge Your Gut Health With These Dietitian-Approved 5-Minute Fixes

Bloating, be gone.

Marie Claire

Forget pills? This humble vegetable juice slashes blood pressure in just 14 days, biggest study ever

New research from the University of Exeter reveals beetroot juice significantly lowers blood pressure in older adults. Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks improved blood pressure. This effect is linked to changes in mouth bacteria that help produce nitric oxide, crucial for healthy blood vessels.

The Economic Times

The Loofah Alternatives That Completely Changed Everyone's Shower Routine and Body Care Tips

These loofah alternatives are changing modern shower routines with cleaner, skin-friendly body care tips.

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The Growing Threat of Drinking Contaminated Water and Toxic Water Pollution Health Risks

Learn how water contamination introduces toxins into drinking water, the health risks involved, and practical ways to reduce water pollution health threats in daily life.

Medical Daily

Living Supermaterial: Scientists create a plastic alternative that’s stronger, smarter and fully biodegradable. Here’s everything to know

Scientists have created a new supermaterial using bacteria-grown cellulose. This material is strong, flexible, and biodegradable. It offers a sustainable alternative to plastic for packaging and manufacturing. The innovation promises to reduce plastic pollution and reliance on fossil fuels. This breakthrough could lead to greener industries and a shift towards…

The Economic Times

Chronic UTIs, Meet Your Match: New FDA-Approved Fosfomycin Injection Shows 64% Success Against Complicated Infections

For people trapped in the exhausting cycle of chronic urinary tract infections, every new symptom can feel like a setback. Repeated antibiotics, emergency visits, and infections that keep returning can take a serious toll on daily life. Now, a newly FDA-approved fosfomycin injection is offering fresh hope for adults battling…

Budget and the Bees

This new oral spray may neutralise your dog’s stinky breath

Molasses-derived mouth spray found to reduce levels of odour-causing bacteria in dogs’ mouth

The Independent UK

What’s the risk of infection from manicures and pedicures?

Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion.

The Conversation

Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigerator

As temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooked foods, maintaining a fridge temperature below 5°C, and careful egg storage are crucial. These simple habits prevent bacterial contamination and protect families from illness during summer.

The Economic Times

Addressing Antibiotic Resistance in Women's Health: The Potential of Vlisse™ by COOLOGICS

A study analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns in vaginal swab samples from 2019 to 2022 shows an increasing resistance among vaginal pathogens, making it more challenging to manage these infections with standard treatments.

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Marie Claire

Experts Swear by Probiotics for Women—These Are the 7 Brands a Health Coach Recommends

Find out which are actually worth your investment.

Times Pets

10 Deadliest Creatures Hidden Inside Ordinary Homes

Most people think of danger as something that exists far away in jungles, oceans, deserts, or isolated wilderness. Yet some of the world’s most dangerous creatures quietly live much closer than humans realize. Hidden in attics, basements, mattresses, drains, garages, shoes, kitchens, and dark corners, certain animals and insects inside…

The Economic Times

A fossil reanalysis just blew up everything we thought we knew about the origins of animal life

A new fossil study from Brazil is reshaping scientific discussions about the earliest forms of life on Earth. Researchers reexamined microscopic structures preserved in 540-million-year-old rocks and discovered they were likely formed by ancient bacteria and algae rather than tiny animals as previously believed. Using advanced imaging technology and chemical…

The Guardian - UK

‘The mouth is a gateway into your body’: the fascinating, frightening links between our gums and our health

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

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Never Leave These 5 Food Items In Your Refrigerator More Than A Week

A fully stocked refrigerator is a comforting sight, but it also represents a ticking clock for food safety. We frequently push leftovers to the back of the shelf and completely forget about them during a busy week. Ignoring these hidden containers creates a perfect breeding ground for dangerous bacteria that…

Medical Daily

Why Your Kitchen Sink Has More Germs Than Your Toilet (and What to Do About It)

Kitchen sink bacteria like E. coli thrive on food residue and biofilm. Learn how to prevent cross contamination with regular scrubbing, disinfectant, and clean sponges.

The Times of India

Life 2 meters underground: Scientists discover hidden microbial oasis beneath Chile’s driest desert

Beneath the extremely dry surface of Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists discovered a functional community of microorganisms that challenges what we thought possible for life. While the ground above remains one of Earth's harshest environments, a ‘hidden oasis’ lies about two meters down, protected from high solar irradiance and complete dryness.…

Budget and the Bees

Hidden Danger: Fusobacterium from Gum Disease Makes Breast Tumors More Aggressive

A growing body of research is revealing a surprising and unsettling connection between oral health and cancer progression. Scientists have found that Fusobacterium breast cancer interactions may influence how aggressively tumors behave. This discovery is raising new questions about how infections in one part of the body can impact disease…

The Conversation

Probiotics: what are we swallowing?

Standing by the counter at the pharmacist waiting to pick up my prescription, I couldn’t help noticing the prominent display of probiotics on the counter. It was two years ago, and I was reading everything I could find on microbiomes and probiotics – whether in books, journals or in shops…

The Independent UK

Scientists find cranberry juice could be used to fight drug-resistant bacteria

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FDA Alert Brain Tonic Recalled After Botulism Contamination Risk

Protecting your family from dangerous foodborne illnesses requires constant attention to federal health warnings. The government recently issued a severe alert regarding a dietary supplement sold in retail stores and online markets. A popular beverage marketed to improve mental focus is being pulled from shelves due to a serious bacterial…

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