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How toddlers’ gut microbiome could affect their mental health in childhood

The findings are the latest to shed light on how gut health affects overall wellbeing.

Euronews

Is your bed making you sick? 5 ways to banish winter germs from your mattress today

Bacteria, dust mites and mould can thrive in your mattress during winter. Here are some expert tips on how to boost hygiene and get a better nights sleep.

Tom’s Guide

10 Common Makeup Tips That Are Actually Ruining Your Skin

We all learned makeup from somewhere. Maybe it was magazines, or YouTube tutorials, or a tip from a friend. We build a routine. We find what works. But what if those trusted ‘hacks’ are the real reason for your breakouts? What if your favorite tips are secretly sabotaging your skin?…

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How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health

In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing

The Guardian - UK

Why you can salvage moldy cheese but never spoiled meat − a toxicologist advises on what to watch out for

When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.

The Conversation

Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Analysis of DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave suggests soldiers had paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever

The Guardian - UK

Neutrogena Issues Recall of Makeup Wipes That Tested Positive for Harmful Bacteria

Neutrogena recalls makeup wipes after tests found harmful bacteria, urging consumers to stop use immediately.

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Neutrogena makeup remover face wipes recalled in these states over bacteria concerns

More than 1,000 cases of the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes have been recalled

The Independent UK

Establishing Breakthrough with Bacteria: How BacTech Environmental is Bringing Biotechnology to Mining

Rather than penalizing miners for arsenic content, BacTech's model aims to pay them fairly while processing the material safely within Ecuador.

International Business Times

Diagnostic dilemma: A toddler accidently ate gonorrhea bacteria from a lab dish

In a bizarre medical case published in 1984, a young boy was inadvertently exposed to an STI-causing bacteria in a lab dish.

LiveScience

How Soil Microbes Shift With Cooler Weather

If you think fall is only about sweaters, pumpkin spice, and cozy evenings, think again—because underground, an invisible drama is unfolding. Beneath our feet, billions of microscopic organisms are preparing for the seasonal shift, adjusting their rhythms like a tiny, unseen orchestra. As the air cools and the soil starts…

Frugal Gardening

How Crop Residue Feeds Microbes in Autumn

When the combines have done their work and the fields are left covered in golden stalks and crisp leaves, it might look like the end of the growing season. But underground, the real show is just beginning. While most of us think autumn is a time of rest for the…

Frugal Gardening

Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis months before graduation

Ryan Duffy, 18, was remembered as ‘an amazing young man’ who loved board games and the Philadelphia Eagles

The Independent UK

Your Mayo Might Be Dangerous If It’s Been Open This Long

Most of us don’t think twice before spreading mayo on a sandwich or mixing it into a salad — but few realize how quickly it can turn risky once opened. Despite its creamy texture and long shelf life when sealed, mayonnaise expiration is no joke. Once air hits the jar,…

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Stop! This Meat-Thawing Mistake Could Put Your Family at Risk

Most people don’t realize that one of the most dangerous food safety mistakes happens in their own kitchen — before they even start cooking. If you’ve ever left frozen chicken, beef, or pork sitting on the counter to thaw, you’re not alone. It’s a shortcut millions of home cooks take,…

Clever Dude

8 Grooming Shortcuts That Doctors Warn Against

Grooming shortcuts might save you a few minutes in the morning, but they can have long-term effects on your health. While it’s tempting to rush through your routine, doctors warn that some quick fixes can lead to infections, skin problems, and other health issues. Good hygiene is about more than…

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Fans Stunned After Bella Hadid Reveals How Much Her Victoria’s Secret Angel Wings Weighed

The model was recovering from Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that causes pain and inflammation in the joints.

The Conversation

The fungi living in the body play an important role in health – here’s what you should know about the ‘mycobiome’

The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in our gut are for health.

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The Conversation

Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance

Scientists have long been worried about the buildup of antibiotics in the environment.

Evening Standard

Michael Rosen: 'I studied meningitis so I could put my son's death in context'

Michael Rosen’s new show at the Old Vic will cover the death of his son Eddie, and his own near-death experience with Covid, to explore ways that we can all recover from the difficult events in our lives

LiveScience

Mysterious chunks of DNA called 'inocles' could be hiding in your mouth

Researchers have discovered giant DNA structures in oral bacteria, and data hint they could influence the function of your immune system.

The Conversation

Does resistance training really improve your gut microbiome?

Lifting weights just two or three times a week can significantly change the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, and it might happen in as little as eight weeks.

Euronews

One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to standard drugs, WHO warns

Many antibiotics have lost effectiveness against common bacterial infections since 2018, the report warned.

The Guardian - UK

Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds

Experts describe findings as deeply concerning and predict 70% increase in related deaths by 2050

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Microbes essential for human health can survive the stress of spaceflight. That's great news for astronauts

Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for maintaining astronaut well-being on future long-duration missions.

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