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Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, a 34-year-old who lived in the All About Living Inc. group home, lost two of his fingers from necrotizing fasciitis, the lawsuit states

The Independent UK

6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel ItThe assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, the hard outer layer that does not grow back, and pushes the gum line upward, exposing the softer root surface beneath. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology tracked…

Times Life

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Detected in Long Island and Hamptons Waters as Officials Issue Summer Health Warnings

Vibrio vulnificus detected in Hamptons-area waters. Officials issued an advisory. Learn who is at risk and what precautions to take this summer.

Medical Daily

The Bacteria Behind the Latest Shampoo Recall Can Survive Products Designed to Kill Germs

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Kao USA recalls Oribe shampoo after bacteria is detected

Manufacturer Kao USA has voluntarily recalled selected Oribe shampoo products in the US and Canada after pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria was detected. The recall targets the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz, with Kao USA warning that those “manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26,…

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How to Protect Your Skin From Hidden Monsoon Infections

The rain may bring cooler weather, greener landscapes, and relief from the summer heat but it also brings a hidden danger that many people overlook. If you've ever noticed itchy rashes, peeling skin, red patches, or painful bumps during the rainy season, you're not alone. The real culprit isn't just…

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Largest study yet reveals which cancers have their own microbiomes

For decades, cancer has been thought of as a purely human disease – rogue cells multiplying out of control, with no room for anything else in the picture. But a growing body of research suggests that isn’t quite right. Some tumours, it turns out, come with company: communities of bacteria,…

The Conversation

Scientists find new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The study involving Pompeu Fabra University identifies a mechanism to strip bacteria of protection in the lab, opening new ways to fight antibiotic resistance.

Euronews

Oribe Shampoo Recall 2026: Check Your $52 Bottle for These Bacteria-Prone Lot Codes

Kao USA recalled Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo over bacteria. Check your bottle's YR lot code now and see why premium price didn't buy safety.

International Business Times UK

Publix recalls frozen blueberries in several states after 12 people fall ill from E. coli

The blueberries may be contaminated with E. coli, bacteria that can make people sick with severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting

The Independent UK

Stored water can develop slimy bacterial films: nanotechnology may be a solution

When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It’s made up of bacteria that make the water unsafe to drink. Slimy biofilms are harder to kill with ordinary disinfectants…

The Conversation

Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in US: What is this deadly bacterial infection, what are the symptoms and how can you protect yourself?

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in US: New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with 18 confirmed cases. The source is believed to be a contaminated cooling tower, not the public water supply. Residents in affected ZIP codes are urged to monitor for…

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Your Oily Skin Is Not Broken: What the Indian Climate Is Actually Doing to Your Pores

The shine you were taught to be ashamed ofBy noon your face is gleaming. You press a tissue to your forehead and hold it up to the light. The translucent patch it leaves behind feels like evidence of something gone wrong, a body misbehaving in public. You reach for the…

The Economic Times

Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutes

A viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound with antimicrobial properties that combats odor-causing bacteria. While effective for scent, plumbers warn against flushing peels, as they can clog pipes. The best approach is to soak…

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Flesh-eating bacteria spreads along Atlantic coast, CDC warns holiday swimmers to be aware of symptoms

CDC underlines "do not wait" to see a doctor if you have symptoms.

International Business Times UK

Toxic Waters Alert: New York Closes Five Beaches to Swimmers on Independence Day Weekend

New York City health officials have issued swimming advisories for five beaches due to elevated bacteria levels, urging caution over the Independence Day weekend amid forecasted high temperatures

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Scientists looked inside cockroach DNA, and found something they never expected

Cockroaches harbor ancient bacterial DNA, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered thousands of tiny DNA fragments from Blattabacterium cuenoti, a long-term microbial partner, integrated into cockroach genomes. This finding highlights how enduring animal-microbe partnerships can leave lasting genetic imprints, challenging previous assumptions about animal DNA.

The Conversation

How generative AI and physics can help design new antibiotics

By 2050, scientists estimate that antibiotic-resistant infections will be associated with more than eight million deaths around the world every year.

The Economic Times

Why your dog's smell changes after getting wet — and when it could signal a problem: The hidden science behind that familiar wet-dog odor

Your dog doesn't actually smell different after a bath or a rainy walk, the smell was there all along. Water just switches it on. The odor comes not from the dog itself, but from the microorganisms, yeast and bacteria, that live in its fur. These microbes are a normal, healthy…

International Business Times UK

'Letting Down Defences': Trump Health Cuts Fuel 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria Fears Before July Fourth

As Vibrio vulnificus is detected off Long Island and infections rise in the US South, Donald Trump's health cuts are fuelling concerns that America is flying partially blind into the 4 July beach season.

Medical Daily

An Oral Antibiotic Pill Proved Just as Effective as IV Treatment for Drug-Resistant UTIs

A clinical trial found oral fosfomycin as effective as IV carbapenem for drug-resistant UTIs from ESBL bacteria. Here's what the finding means for patients and prescribers.

The Economic Times

The cooler mistake most people make can push picnic food past 40°F in just hours

Packing your cooler the wrong way can lead to foodborne illness. Contrary to popular belief, placing ice at the bottom traps cold air there, leaving food at the top dangerously warm. Experts advise layering ice packs above your food to allow chill to circulate downwards. Pre-chilling items and minimizing lid…

The Independent UK

The BBQ health hazards you need to watch out for – from cross-contamination to flying sparks

With barbecues heating up for summer, experts give their tips on the dangers to look out for

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