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Push for tetanus vaccination after recent death

The recent death of an elderly woman from tetanus has prompted NSW Health to urge people to make sure they are vaccinated to prevent the bacterial infection.

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California man dies from flesh-eating disease caught after chasing his dog into pond

Jeff Bova tried to tough his way through the infection treating it with antibiotic cream but eventually relented and went to a hospital. He sadly died two days later

Daily Mirror

Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another huge threat—antibiotic tolerance

By understanding why bacteria have the ability to become tolerant, researchers hope to develop ways to avoid the spread of this ability.

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Urgent warning as popular Wrights of Howth salmon product recalled amid bacterial infection fears

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea

Dublin Live

Eye-opening study shows make-up brushes can be dirtier than TOILET seats

An eye-opening new study has revealed most of us don't wash our make-up brushes often enough - and it's leaving them covered in more bacteria than the average toilet seat

Daily Mirror

Discovery of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in LA wastewater sparks worry

LOS ANGELES — Bacteria that are resistant to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, have for the first time been detected in Los Angeles County wastewater, suggesting that the germs are circulating more widely in the community than previously thought, according to researchers at the University of Southern California.

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'Flesh-eating’ seawater bacteria that kills 1 in 5 creeps up coast and onto beaches

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE Vibrio vulnificus is a rare "opportunistic bacterial pathogen" which grows in warm shallow coastal waters in the US. It can cause abdominal cramping, vomiting, fever, and chills

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Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another bacterial threat – antibiotic tolerance

Have you ever had a nasty infection that just won’t seem to go away? Or a runny nose that keeps coming back? You may have been dealing with a bacterium that is tolerant of, though not yet resistant to, antibiotics.

The Conversation

Fabuloso recall 2023: Full list of products that have been recalled

Everything you need to know about the Fabuloso recall, from which products have been removed from shelves to why the recall has been announced.

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The places in your home that are bacteria hotspots - even after cleaning

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Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease—feeding them these nutrients could lead to a healthier body

Though American waists are getting bigger, research is showing that the gut microbiome remain hungry for nutrients missing in the American diet.

Fortune

Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body

The Conversation

18 river sources unfit for Songkran

The Department of Pollution Control (PCD) has warned people not to use water from 18 sources during the Songkran holidays because of bacteria.

Bangkok Post

Woman with TB jailed after ignoring order to isolate or get treatment for a YEAR

A woman in Tacoma, Washington, has been detained in jail after she was seen leaving her home, riding a bus and visiting a local casino despite having tuberculosis

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18 river sources unfit for Songkran

The Department of Pollution Control (PCD) has warned people not to use water from 18 sources during the Songkran holidays because of unsafe bacterial contamination. The unsafe water sources include river sections that pass through Bangkok and Nonthaburi's Bang Kruai district.

Tribune News Service

On Nutrition: The gut-brain connection

If you ever thought your digestive system’s only role was to break down food, think again.

Daily Mirror

People gobsmacked after learning tooth brushing routine could be causing skin breakouts

Your tooth brushing routine could be causing your skin breakouts, according to one doctor who claims you could be spreading bacteria from your teeth onto your face

Evening Standard

Best washing machine cleaners for fresh smelling clothes

Get rid of limescale and invisible germs with these easy-to-use washing machine cleaners

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How to reheat Chinese food safely explained by chef Dennis Littley

It's not uncommon to over-order or over-cook when it comes to Chinese food

Irish Mirror

Early signs of Strep A as family speak out about little girl who died of the illness due to late diagnosis

"Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness"

Inverse

How The Billions of Creatures Inside Your Gut Can Boost Mental Health

A growing body of research suggests improving our gut health is another way to improve mental health.

The Guardian - UK

Toddler’s mystery infection traced back to cake-snatching iguana

Three-year-old was on beach in Costa Rica when reptile tried to steal her dessert and bit her hand

Daily Mirror

People are learning what absorbent pad in meat packaging is for - it's not just liquid

Anyone who eats meat will have at some point come across an absorbent pad in the packaging, and yet many will have no idea whatsoever that it's there for more than just soaking up mess

Daily Mirror

Toddler infected with TB-like virus after being bitten by iguana on family holiday

The youngster was sitting on a beach in Costa Rica eating cake when the iguana ran up and bit her on the back of her left-hand before snatching the dessert

The Independent UK

Toddler left with rare infection after being bitten by iguana on holiday

Toddler left with Mycobacterium marinum infection after being bitten on holiday

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