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Urgent Tap Water Contamination Warning: UK Residents Told to Boil Water After Shocking Bacteria Discovery

A critical 'do not drink' warning was issued for tap water in North Yorkshire on 13 May 2025, after tests revealed high levels of coliform bacteria.

International Business Times UK

How to treat a wound – without using superglue, grout or vodka, like some people

When Mikael Blomkvist is hit by a bullet in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Lisbeth Salander springs to the rescue with a needle and dental floss to sew up his wound. But not before she attempts to sterilise both needle and wound by sloshing them with Swedish vodka. Ouch!

The Conversation

These two digestive conditions have overlapping symptoms - here’s where they differ

Sibo has recently gained more attention through social media, so what is it and how is it different to IBS?

The Independent UK

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Tap water bacteria: Warning lifted but what happened and what were the consequences?

A ‘boil order’ was issued to parts of the UK this week

Evening Standard

Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste

Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.

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Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes told to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

The Independent UK

‘It doesn’t look like it’s filled with sewage’: Fox News host defends RFK Jr swimming in contaminated Rock Creek

‘That [creek] looks clean,’ said Fox News’ host Jesse Watters on Tuesday

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RFK Jr and his grandchildren swam in DC creek contaminated by sewage

US health secretary went for dip in Rock Creek, which officials report is toxic due to bacteria and pathogens

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr plunges unfortunate family into forbidden diarrhea bacteria creek

The Toxic Avenger returns!

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RFK Jr took his grandchildren for a dip in DC’s Rock Creek – despite warnings that high bacteria levels make it unsafe

‘Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels,’ says National Park Service

The Independent UK

Listeria outbreak that hospitalized 10 linked to California company's ready-to-eat products

A likely source of contamination has been identified in an ongoing Listeria outbreak affecting California and Nevada.

LiveScience

What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

U.S. health officials say a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people

The Independent UK

You've heard of pro- and prebiotics, but what are postbiotics? Gut health experts reveal all

Postbiotics are quickly becoming the new buzzword in the world of gut health, but what are they? And do we really need them?

Woman & Home

117-year-old reveals eating three yoghurts a day could be the secret to a long life

Maria Branyas Morera said the secret to her longevity was eating three yoghurts a day

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In the dark about your uneven skin tone? Find out more about hyperpigmentation capsules

Why you’re suddenly noticing pigmentation – and what skin experts say really works to combat it

The Conversation

Your fridge might be a breeding ground for bacteria – here’s how to fix it

The kitchen is often the heart of the home – a place where families gather and meals begin. And at the start of it all? The fridge. This is where we safely store much of our food, and as technology advances, fridges are getting smarter: being able to track inventory,…

The Conversation

Antibiotic resistance dates back millions of years, with important lessons for modern medicine

Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and these medicines have since improved human health and prolonged life expectancy.

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Professional cleaners reveal whether natural cleaners can disinfect common household bacteria and viruses

The answer may surprise you

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Evening Standard

Bloated? Energy slumps? Your gut may not be working efficiently. Here's how to fix that

The secret to a healthy gut is the ‘migrating motor complex’, aka the digestive system’s secret weapon

Woman & Home

Why does my washing machine smell so bad? Cleaning experts explain the cause and cure to fix it

Ever wondered why your washing machine suddenly starts smelling bad? We called on the experts to find out why

The Independent UK

The truth about how gum disease and tooth decay could lead to problems with your heart

Steven W Kerrigan reports on how your oral health might be impacting your heart

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Woman Keeps Giving Man The Chance To Prove He’s Not A Man-Child Like Her Ex, Loses It

Their relationship is about to go down the drain because of his filthy bathroom.

Space

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

Homes & Gardens

'The results are pretty stomach-turning' – this is the one common kitchen cleaning tool scientists warn needs to be banished

There may be something sinister lurking on your sponge

The Independent UK

Tuberculosis case is confirmed at Florida high school. Here’s what to know

Other students at the Fort Lauderdale school have been exposed to the potentially deadly bacterial infection

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