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145,000 tins of popular baby formula recalled over bacteria contamination fears

Manufacturer Reckitt has voluntarily recalled two batches of ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula which was manufactured between August and September 2022 - amid fears of potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

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Reckitt recalls 145,000 cans of baby formula over contamination fears from bacteria

Reckitt voluntarily called back two batches of ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula cans manufactured in August and September last year following threats of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination

Daily Mirror

Were viruses around on Earth before living cells emerged? A microbiologist explains

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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How many pancakes should you eat - doctor says what happens if you eat too many

It could start with anxiety, tiredness, headache, dizziness, sweating and shaking - then the problems really start

Wales Online

Best toddler duvets and pillow sets for a peaceful night’s sleep

From temperature regulating organic wool sets to anti-bacterial wonders, these are the best toddler duvets and pillows on the market right now

Evening Standard

Ask the Pediatrician: How important is it to take care of baby teeth?

Seeing your baby's first tooth is an exciting milestone. Most little ones will get their first (primary) teeth around 6 months of age, though tiny teeth can emerge as early as 3 months.

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'My sister named her baby after a bacteria- I burst out laughing when she told me'

A woman was left in stitches after her sister told her the baby name she was going to use for her little girl - but she said she didn't believe the 'food poisoning' name was serious

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Lab-Bred Mosquitos Could Slow the Spread of a Deadly Human Disease

Scientists are infecting lab-bred mosquitos with a type of bacteria that stops the spread of the dengue virus to people — but it's a difficult mission.

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Could Alzheimer’s be caused by an infection?

Research into the disease has focused on plaques in the brain. But some scientists think viruses and bacteria play a role – and their work is gaining ground

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Not washing bedsheets can trigger these four medical conditions

Almost half of single men can go up to four months without changing their bedsheets and this can lead to health problems

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Fecal bacteria ‘rampant’ on New York sidewalks, researchers find

Co-author advises taking off your shoes at the door after studying dog poop on Upper East Side

The Guardian - US

Mrs Hinch fans share bacteria-busting hack to get make-up stains out of towels

A frustrated Mrs Hinch fan took to a Facebook group looking for advice on how to make make-up stained towels look as good as new - and members suggested a bacteria-busting resolution

Daily Mirror

Legionella bacteria found in Scots hospital water with services moved elsewhere

Parts of Peterhead Community Hospital are closed after legionella bacteria was discovered in the pipes.

Daily Record

'Kind' schoolboy dies from flesh-eating bacteria after 'twisting ankle on treadmill'

The 11-year-old from Florida, US was an active youngster but his health quickly went downhill after he suffered an ankle injury.

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Michael Mosley's five simple steps for improving your gut health

Good gut health can be described as having a level balance between the "good" and "bad" bacteria and yeast in your digestive system - here's why it matters and how you can improve it

Daily Mirror

Boy, 11, dies from flesh-eating bacteria after twisting his ankle running on a treadmill

Jesse Brown, aged 11, died from fa lesh eating bacteria, having picked up a Strep A infection after spraining his ankle. Tributes have poured in for the youngster in Orange County, Florida

Daily Record

Michael Mosley explains how gut health can be improved in five steps

The dieting guru posted some guidance on Instagram about things you can do every day to help the balance of bacteria in your gut.

Wales Online

Four health conditions that can be triggered by not washing bed sheets

Only a third of us wash our bedding once a week

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A TikToker Revealed The Reason Our Mouths Stink After Flossing I Wanna Yeet My Teeth Out

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Poodunnit: hunt on for source of bacterial contamination that closed popular Gold Coast swimming hole

The Currumbin rock pools have been closed since Monday after elevated levels of enterococci were detected

Daily Mirror

Make-up expert warns of grim brush cleaning mistake that can cause fungal infections

The co-founder of Spectrum Collections make-up brushes has shared her top tips for correctly cleaning your brushes to ensure you're not putting extra dirt on your face and risking infection

The Conversation

Antibiotics are being inappropriately prescribed for COVID, increasing the threat of antimicrobial resistance – research

Antibiotics are drugs designed to treat infections caused by bacteria (for example, skin infections). They don’t work on infections caused by other microbes such as viruses (including COVID and flu) or fungi (for example, thrush).

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So, should you wash your chicken or not?

And what about eggs — or oranges? We spoke with experts about if, how and when to wash all of your food

Inverse

Are Hot Tubs Dangerous? A Microbiologist Reveals the Filthy Truth

The more people in the hot tub, the higher the levels of feces and sweat shed into the water (and urine if anyone has peed in the water).

The Conversation

Cancer evolution is mathematical – how random processes and epigenetics can explain why tumor cells shape-shift, metastasize and resist treatments

Cancer is often seen as a disease that arises from genetic mutations causing cells to divide uncontrollably and invade other parts of the body. But the spread of cells away from their origins is actually a normal process in some cases. The embryo burrows into the uterus during early pregnancy.…

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