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Not all of us have access to safe drinking water. This clever rainwater collector can change that

Access to clean drinking water is fundamental to our health and wellbeing, and a universal human right. But almost 200,000 Australians are still forced to use water contaminated with unsafe levels of various chemicals and bacteria. The situation is especially dire in remote areas.

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One common ingredient could be damaging your gut bacteria — study

In a new study, researchers found that those who consumed artificial sweeteners experienced shifts in their gut microbiomes, which could be damaging to their health.

Inverse

Why does my breath smell bad, and what can I do about it?

Most of us can’t smell our own breath. If someone bravely informs you your breath smells, believe them, and do something about it. Or if you are worried you have bad breath, seek out a trusted opinion.

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Potentially Deadly E.Coli Bacteria Found In UK River

The tests used the recognized Aquagenx testing method for E.coli.

Zenger

What to know about eating raw oysters safely after two reported deaths from shellfish

Oysters that contain Vibrio do not ‘look, smell, or even taste different from any other oyster,’ CDC states

The Independent UK

What to know about eating oysters safely after two reported deaths from shellfish

Oysters that contain Vibrio do not ‘look, smell, or even taste different from any other oyster,’ CDC states

The Independent UK

Fugitive gut bacteria can disrupt our immune system. Here's how we can capture them

In a recent study, researchers outline a new tool that may help us track down gut bacteria that are wreaking havoc on the immune system.

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What is listeria? A microbiologist explains the bacterium behind recent deadly food poisoning outbreaks

Bacteria do, and will, end up in food. Everyone eats – intentionally or unintentionally – millions to billions of live microbes every day.

The Conversation

Dad dies from bacterial infection after eating ‘1 in a billion’ bad oyster for birthday

Roger 'Rocky' Pickney, 44, died from Vibrio vulnificus from oysters he ate while celebrating his birthday and daughter's graduation

Daily Mirror

Florida man died from eating tainted oyster at celebratory dinner

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — About a week after a father-daughter dinner, Roger “Rocky” Pinckney died, falling victim to bacteria in one of the celebratory oysters.

Tribune News Service

Lidl recalls popular fish product over fears it contains listeria

Supermarket Lidl is asking shoppers not to eat one of its mackerel products because the packs might contain bacteria that can cause serious illness, and for consumers to return packs for a refund

Daily Mirror

When COVID-19 or flu viruses kill, they often have an accomplice – bacterial infections

The 1918 influenza pandemic resulted in the loss of over 3% of the world’s population – at least 50 million people. But it wasn’t the flu virus that caused the majority of these deaths.

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Research: New way to grow cereal crops with less fertilizers

The research comes out of the lab of Eduardo Blumwald, a distinguished professor of plant sciences, who has found a new pathway for cereals to capture the nitrogen they need to grow. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Why do my feet smell? And what can I do about it?

“Smelly” might be the first word that comes to mind when you think of feet.

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Silvi’s pure Mulberry silk pillowcase helps kill 99.7% of bacteria which causes breakouts

Priced from £39.20 each for a standard size or king sized pillow, Silvi silk pillowcases are about to become your favourite beauty hack!

The Hindu

What is the largest known bacteria-to-animal transfer of gene?

A fruit fly genome is not just made up of fruit fly DNA — at least for one fruit fly species. New re

Daily Mirror

Homes left without water after E.coli bacteria found in a nearby reservoir

The bacteria was found in Stokenchurch reservoir by Thames Water - who resorted to suppling homes with bottled water as around 68 households were left without a running supply

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Positive E.coli test at reservoir left Oxfordshire village without water

Positive samples of the bacteria were found in Stokenchurch reservoir by Thames Water.

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TB is good at resisting antibiotics. Here are some new ideas to outsmart the bacteria

Two new studies draw on data from more than 12,000 patients to help figure out ways to battle antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis.

Reason

A New Green Revolution Is in the Offing

Thanks to some amazing recent crop biotech breakthroughs

Daily Record

12 BBQ cooking habits which can raise your risk of food poisoning

If your planning on hosting a cook-out for friends or family, you may want to keep these cooking tips in mind.

Wales Online

More germs on a barbecue than on your toilet seat, expert warns

Many will be firing up the grill this weekend - but it's not just uncooked chicken you should be worried about

Salon

Washing meat is cultural, yet mandatory

The process of washing raw meat, poultry and fish has been passed down like family recipes

Daily Mirror

Cleaning guru advises how to dislodge grime from washing machine without causing damage

A cleaning expert has advised how to rid your washing machine of any grime that so often clings to the rubber seal, without causing any accidental damage to your machine

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