Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

37 Doctors Share Which Diseases Should Scare People More Than They Do

Advancements in technology and medicine have made many of us less worried about serious ailments. However, we tend to forget the potentially life-threatening consequences that these diseases bring, especially when not taken seriously. Here are examples from the people of Reddit, some of whom are medical professionals.

Bored Panda

10 Kitchen Habits That Are Secretly Spreading Bacteria (Stop Washing Chicken)

You probably think your kitchen is a sanctuary of health because you scrub the counters every night. Honestly, most of us are unknowingly inviting invisible guests to dinner every single time we cook. These microscopic invaders do not care how expensive your backsplash is or how organized your spice rack…

Budget and the Bees

The Compost Mistake That Wastes Money Every Spring

Composting saves money when done right, but poor composting turns free soil food into useless clutter. Every spring, many home gardeners toss food waste into piles and expect rich, dark humus in a few weeks. But nature does not hurry. Microorganisms work steadily, chewing organic matter into plant-friendly nutrients, yet…

Frugal Gardening

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

The Conversation

The “Beard Bacteria” Alert: Why Your Post-Workout Routine Is Trapping Harmful Minerals Against Your Skin

A great beard can project confidence, grit, and style. It can also trap sweat, minerals, and bacteria right against the skin if post-workout care falls short. That thick, proud facial hair that frames the jawline turns into a warm, damp net after a hard training session, and that net holds…

Clever Dude

Raw Milk Risk Watch: Why Counties Keep Issuing Outbreak Alerts — And What To Do If You Drank It

The movement toward unpasteurized dairy is growing among health enthusiasts. These individuals believe it offers superior nutrition and gut health. However, this trend has a hidden and dangerous side. It is causing health departments in several states to issue new alerts this season. Multiple counties have recently reported bacterial infections…

Budget and the Bees

These Birdseed Additives Are Spreading Salmonella — Wildlife Officials Sound the Alarm

A backyard bird feeder should never become a disease hotspot, yet wildlife officials across several states have raised urgent concerns about salmonella linked to contaminated birdseed and certain additives. What seems like a harmless boost to attract more colorful visitors can quickly turn into a health risk for birds and…

Frugal Gardening

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

A virus hiding inside bacteria may help explain colorectal cancer

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A new study from a Danish research team offers a possible clue. When they looked beyond the bacterium itself and into…

The Conversation

How Bobby Deol Stays Fit at 57: Dr. Pal Reveals Diet Secrets

Bobby Deol is the Bollywood icon who stole the hearts of fans all over India through his chiselled body and poignant acting skills. Indeed, his role as an antagonist, Abrar Haque, in the film Animal received widespread acclaim. His muscular presence and sharp look were the icing on the cake.…

Times Life

The biology of body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.

The Conversation

‘Food is not just about calories – it could improve your mood’: Tim Spector on the gut-brain axis and fermentation myths

INDEPENDENT STUDIO: From fermentation myths to the gut–brain axis, Tim Spector argues that food affects far more than hunger and weight. On The Independent’s Well Enough podcast, he explains why our gut microbes may be quietly shaping how we feel, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK

People living in UK’s poorest areas have less diverse gut bacteria, study finds

Research shows social deprivation reduces range of microbiome leading to worse physical and mental health

The Guardian - UK

Cause of 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths in question

The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.

Bangkok Post

Why Reusing Nursery Pots Without This Step Is Costing Gardeners Hundreds

Nursery pots might look harmless once a plant moves into the garden or a bigger container, but they carry invisible threats that hit both your plants and your budget. Every time soil clings to old pots, it brings more than dirt with it. Tiny fungi, bacteria, and other plant pathogens…

Frugal Gardening

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Times Pets

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

Woman & Home

'Fibre impacts almost everything in your body' - nutrition expert reveals 5 foods to eat every day

Less than 5% of Americans get enough fibre every day, yet it's essential for our gut health, hormones, and immune system

The Independent UK

The common household items that carry hidden health risks

Developing scalp boils, tooth decay and fungal infections may be easier than you might think

LiveScience

'Universal' nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice

In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, scientists report.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Scientists find new gut virus linked to colorectal cancer that could lead to earlier diagnosis

More than 55,000 Americans are expected to die of colorectal cancer this year

The Independent UK

You’re probably brushing your teeth wrong – these changes could save your life

Experts say the perks of better brushing extend beyond a winning smile and could lead to improved heart health and reduced inflammation, writes Harry Bullmore

PC Gamer

At a mere 2 square micrometers in size, this is the world's smallest QR code and it's 'smaller than most bacteria'

You don't happen to have a microscopic phone camera yet, do you?

Euronews

Foodborne illnesses grown antibiotic resistant across Europe, agencies warn

Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe as it limits treatment options, according to a new report.

Medical Daily

Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Why Doctors Are Limiting and Cutting Back on Prescriptions

Antibiotic resistance is rising as doctors limit prescriptions to curb overuse, protect drug safety, and prevent deadly superbugs.

The Times of India

Neon green wall discovered in a pitch-black New Mexico cave may be 9 million years old

Microbial communities hidden deep inside the caves of New Mexico have fascinated scientists who study extreme environments and search for extraterrestrial life. In 2018, the team of scientists at Carlsbad Caverns came across strange green colonies on the limestone walls, which were very far away from the natural light. Later,…

The Independent UK

Your dog’s gut health could determine how long they survive after cancer treatment

Six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year in the U.S. - and more than four million die

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.