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Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system - OLD

Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system

The Independent UK

What is Legionella? Asylum seekers moved off barge amid Legionnaires’ disease fears

15 asylum seekers boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman under pressure to scrap refugee barge plan after legionella found

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after bacteria which can cause serious lung infection found in water

The Guardian - UK

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Bibby Stockholm migrants moved off barge after legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers were not told of bacteria in water system until after media reports broke

The Independent UK

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm barge just days after boarding

THE asylum seekers being housed onboard a barge by the UK Government are being removed after Legionella bacteria was found in the water.

The National (Scotland)

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after Legionella bacteria found - OLD

No migrants have fallen sick or developed Legionnaires’ disease.

The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm migrants ‘moved off barge after legionella bacteria found’

Bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease said to have been found in water supply on board

The Independent UK

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What is penicillin, and how was it discovered?

Discovered by sheer accident in the late 1920s, penicillin was the world's first antibiotic.

LiveScience

Orange juice prices to surge as US crops ravaged by disease and climate

Extreme weather fuelled by climate crisis and bacterial disease have led to ‘dramatic decline’ in orange crops

The Guardian - UK

You be the judge: should my partner’s son put the lid down before flushing the toilet?

Ray thinks leaving the lid up is unhygienic. David reckons it’s no big deal. It’s up (or down) to you to decide who’s right

The Guardian - UK

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

As medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.

The Conversation

Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial resistance (which includes bacterial resistance to antibiotics) may contribute to ten million deaths per year by 2050.

The Conversation

UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

The Independent UK

A healthy gut is key to good mood, weight management and more - 8 signs that yours isn't in the best shape

It's known by scientists as the second brain for a reason.

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The Independent UK

UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

LiveScience

New species of bacteria discovered after man is bitten by stray cat

The case highlights that there are unknown illnesses that can pass between cats and humans.

Skincare expert reveals how your workout could be affecting your skin

The answer may surprise you!

The Independent UK

UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

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More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study finds

Study estimates soil is home to 90% of world’s fungi, 85% of plants and more than 50% of bacteria, making it the world’s most species-rich habitat

The Independent UK

UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

Inverse

This Common Throat Infection Can Be Hard To Spot — Here’s What To Look Out For

Many people incorrectly assume that all sore throats are due to strep throat. Here's what else a sore throat can be.

The Hindu

In TB detection, smear microscopy’s share still holds sway

India's TB diagnosis rate is low, with over 40% of 10.6 million people globally who developed TB in 2021 not diagnosed. India, Indonesia, and Philippines account for 67% drop in diagnosis in 2020 due to COVID-19. India has been overly relying on smear microscopy for initial diagnosis, despite WHO guidelines…

Zenger

In A First, Scientists Induce Cancer Cells To Kill Themselves

Researchers use a ‘Trojan horse’ approach to get cancer cells to produce toxic bacteria that destroys them from within.

LiveScience

Could an antibiotic taken after unprotected sex prevent STIs? What to know about doxy-PEP.

This summer, the CDC is expected to release guidelines for the use of doxy-PEP to prevent STIs. But what is it, and why is everyone talking about it now?

Woman & Home

Gut-healthy foods: 12 foods for gut health

These gut-healthy foods are easy to add to your diet, perfect for making small changes with big health impacts, as nutritionists explain

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