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Scientists use AI to create new antibiotics that can kill deadly drug-resistant superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health crisis and is estimated to be responsible for more than one million deaths globally each year

The Independent UK

This Woman Accidentally Left A Tampon Inside Her For A Month—She’s Now Sharing Her ‘Traumatizing’ Story

"It's ok to keep some secrets"

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Argentina rocked as contaminated medical fentanyl kills up to 96 patients

Dozens of hospital patients treated with opioid for unrelated conditions suffered serious bacterial infections

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‘You’re risking more than just a streaky countertoр’ – 7 signs it’s time to replace your kitchen sponge

You need a new one more often than you think

Homes & Gardens

10 Shelf Products Recalled for Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when a food product is accidentally tainted with allergens or bacteria from another source. For people with severe allergies, even trace amounts of these contaminants can cause life-threatening reactions. In recent years, the number of recalls related to cross-contamination has increased, often involving popular grocery items. These recalls…

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Trust your gut: The foods you need to boost those friendly bacteria, and improve your health

Gut health has become the buzzword in wellness circles and with good reason.

The Independent UK

Hand soap recalled for bacterial infection that could cause sepsis

Serious news, but also incredibly ironic.

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The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

The Independent UK

Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

Euronews

7 Types of Frozen Vegetables That Carry the Highest Bacteria Risk

Many people think frozen vegetables are completely safe from harmful bacteria, but that’s not always the case. While freezing stops bacteria from growing, it doesn’t necessarily kill it. This means that if the vegetables were contaminated before freezing, the bacteria can survive until they’re cooked—or eaten. Recent food recalls have…

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‘It’s a horrible picture’: Gaza faces new threat from antibiotic-resistant disease

Fatal infections more likely due to malnutrition, injuries and lack of medical facilities under Israel’s blockade

The Guardian - UK

This common kitchen staple could harbor harmful bacteria and cause food poisoning, experts reveal – a simple switch in habits will 'prevent weeks of illness'

It could make you seriously sick

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Mom Ends Up in Urgent Care After Popping Pimple In The “Triangle Of Death”

"After seeing this, I feel like I've cheated d*ath 100x."

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7 Times Pet Food Was Recalled Without National Coverage

When a major pet food recall happens, it often makes national news, sending worried pet owners rushing to check their pantries. However, many smaller recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) never make the headlines. These quiet recalls can involve products contaminated with dangerous bacteria like Salmonella…

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All the buzz: US dog helps researchers identify bacteria that harms honeybees

Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health

The Independent UK

Hand soap brand recalled over presence of potentially deadly bacteria

People in healthcare settings, those with weakened immune systems, including chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, are at highest risk of infection says the CDC

The Conversation

How microbes could help solve the world’s plastic pollution crisis

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current technologies cannot.

The Independent UK

What is sick building syndrome? The condition linked to air conditioners

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes

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The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic swept across the Pacific Coast of North America, rapidly turning billions of sea stars from Mexico to Alaska into goo.

The Independent UK

Flesh-eating bacteria deaths are rising along the southeastern US coast

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The Independent UK

‘Something is off this year’: Experts are stumped at the sudden spike in flesh-eating bacteria deaths

At least five people have died in Florida from a flesh-eating bacterium reported across southern US states

The Conversation

Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days.

Evening Standard

Be warned summer travellers: Airplane loos are full of human faeces

A study found there are “worrying levels” of faeces and dangerous bacteria in toilets when you are travelling

LiveScience

Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it's not what scientists thought

A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo.

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10 Refrigerated Foods You Should Never Refreeze After Opening

We’ve all been there. You take something out of the freezer, use a little, and then wonder—can I just toss the rest back in? While it might seem harmless, refreezing food after it’s been thawed and opened can lead to serious health risks. Bacteria love the temperature “danger zone” between…

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