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How to clean a wooden chopping board to ensure a bacteria-free surface

Follow this specialist guide for deep cleaning your chopping board, with insights from cooking and cleaning experts

Woman & Home

Bacteria in your mouth might reveal how depressed you are, scientists say

Researchers at NYU say they’ve found a link between the mental health condition and less diversity of bacteria in the mouth

The Independent UK

Superbugs evolve inside the human body — tracking them in real time could help save patients, scientists say

A new proof-of-concept study explored the feasibility of tracking the evolution of superbug infections in real time to help save infected patients.

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12 Foods That Were Found Contaminated in Major Grocery Chains

Food recalls and contamination scandals always come as a jarring wake-up call, especially when the culprit is something as innocent-looking as a bag of salad or a box of cereal. Grocery shoppers often walk the aisles of their favorite supermarket chains with complete trust, unaware that beneath the packaging could…

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Foods That Spoil Faster Than You Think in Summer

Summer heat is perfect for beach days and backyard BBQs, but it can be brutal on your groceries. When temperatures rise, many everyday staples turn bad a lot faster than expected—even ones you might think are safe. Spoiled food doesn’t just waste money; it can also cause serious tummy trouble,…

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Are your blooms looking lacklustre? Your soil may be lacking in this one vital nutrient. Here are 5 ways to add nitrogen to your soil for prolific, healthy plants

To ensure plant health, you must first ensure soil health. To improve soil health, we must add an all-too-often missing ingredient: nitrogen

Homes & Gardens

Japan's Osaka Expo temporarily suspends water shows after high levels of bacteria detected

Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety checks by the health authorities

The Independent UK

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Warning signs for Parkinson’s disease could be found in the mouth

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The Independent UK

Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’

Scientists suggest the toxins could one day be used as ‘markers’ for medics to pinpoint the Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of dementia.

The Independent UK

How bacteria in your mouth and gut can be used to spot early stages of Parkinson’s disease

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

The Independent UK

9 things you can clean with vodka – it's pH-neutral, non-toxic, and disinfectants like a dream

Use this cleaning wizardry all over the home

Homes & Gardens

Don’t rinse raw chicken: nine food safety tips from microbiologists

We all have questionable kitchen habits – experts break down how to avoid spreading pathogens at home

The Guardian - US

What Ozempic and Wegovy are really doing to your mouth

While most side effects are likely to disappear when the medication is stopped, any damage to the teeth is permanent

The Independent UK

Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: the effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have on your mouth

Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent – with the weight loss drug affecting the appearance of everything from your butt to your feet.

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8 Personal Hygiene Habits That Are Actually Making You Sick

Most people feel confident about their hygiene routine. A morning shower, clean clothes, and a dab of hand sanitizer throughout the day might seem like the perfect formula for staying healthy. But in the pursuit of cleanliness, some habits that appear to be hygienic are actually doing more harm than…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Why Your Favorite Grocery Store Isn’t as Clean as It Looks

Grocery stores often present an image of cleanliness and order. Bright lights, polished floors, and neatly stacked shelves create an appealing shopping environment. Most stores work hard to maintain hygiene standards. However, behind this pristine appearance, numerous areas and surfaces can harbor surprising amounts of germs, bacteria, or general grime.…

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12 Types of Food Recalls and Contamination Scares Seen in Grocery Chains (And How to Stay Safe)

Grocery stores stock an incredible variety of foods from around the world. Maintaining safety across this vast supply chain is a monumental task. Despite rigorous efforts, food recalls and contamination scares unfortunately do occur. These incidents can involve bacteria, allergens, or foreign objects. They often affect products sold in major…

The Conversation

Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the two are associated.

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Viruses are in us. And are us. It's ok.

Viruses are in us. They're even part of us. Now researchers want to map the human virome

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Miley Cyrus’ ‘Brutal Infection’ Has Doctors Speculating About Root Cause

"Not a good idea to roll around in public spaces."

International Business Times UK

Woolly Mammoth DNA Revives Powerful New Antibiotic to Fight Superbugs

AI and ancient woolly mammoth DNA have led to the discovery of mammuthusin, a powerful new antibiotic that could fight deadly drug-resistant bacteria.

Salon

Does alien life smell like the sea?

It might or might not be the smell of aliens, but dimethyl sulfide — and its funky odor — definitely gets around

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Foodborne Botulism is Rare But Deadly: 6 Symptoms to Look For

While foodborne botulism is rare, its severity cannot be overstated. Caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, this illness can lead to paralysis and even death if not promptly treated. The bacteria thrive in low-oxygen environments, such as improperly canned or preserved foods. Recognizing the early signs is…

Homes & Gardens

This bacteria-busting kitchen storage solution instantly tidied up my small sink area – it's chic and clever

Looking for smart small kitchen storage ideas? We love this clever sink caddy.

The Conversation

A gonorrhoea vaccine will soon be available in the UK – here’s how it works to protect against the STI

A vaccine targeting gonorrhoea will soon be rolled out on the NHS. This will make England and Wales the first two countries in the world to offer such a programme.

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