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"I would rather see less sh*t being pumped into our rivers." As water bosses are fined £123million for pollution failures and questionable pay outs, we look at how AI water monitoring could help wild swimmers stay safer

The new tech is proving successful in helping swimmers assess the risk of getting sick from bacteria-polluted water but campaigners say it isn't enough

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Woman Gets Horrifying 7-Year Infection After Her Boyfriend Farts In Her Face

"New fear unlocked."

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How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies

Despite living in an age of dietary abundance, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise.

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Why Home Cuticle Care Beats Salon Treatments: Safety and Smarts

The cuticle, that thin layer of skin at the base of your nail, is a key player in keeping your nails healthy by shielding them from bacteria and fungi

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6 Restaurant Chains That Had to Pull a Dish Due to Contamination

Have you ever sat down at your favorite restaurant, excited for a meal, only to hear that a popular dish has been pulled from the menu? It’s more common than you might think. Food contamination scares can hit even the biggest restaurant chains, leading to sudden menu changes and disappointed…

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10 Things You Should NEVER Touch at a Hotel (Even If They Look Clean)

Staying at a hotel is supposed to be a relaxing escape from the daily grind, but have you ever wondered how clean your room is? Even the most sparkling hotel suites can hide some seriously germy secrets. While housekeeping teams do their best, high guest turnover and time constraints mean…

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Power pairings: the surprising food to eat with chocolate to make it healthier

From what to eat with hummus, to the sweet treat to add to yoghurt, here’s how to boost the health impact of your meals

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Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections – new study

Ever found yourself out of sync with normal sleep patterns after late nights or working a night shift? It could be you’re experiencing what scientists call social jet lag.

The Conversation

We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time – and some of nature’s tiniest organisms may offer a surprising way out.

The Conversation

The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

Euronews

Farm Shop Milk Recalled Over Killer E. Coli Threat

Farm shop recalls all batches of raw milk due to dangerous bacteria that can cause severe illness, kidney failure, or death.

International Business Times UK

New species of space-adapted bacteria discovered on China's Tiangong space station

A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and potentially thrive in space.

Space

Never-before-seen 'extreme' microbes surrounded NASA robot before it was sent to Mars 18 years ago, new study reveals

DNA analysis has revealed that 26 novel species of "extremophile" bacteria were lurking in a clean room that housed NASA's Phoenix lander before it was launched to Mars in 2007. The hardy microbes might be capable of surviving in space.

LiveScience

Scientist reveals which is more hygienic – showering in the morning or at night

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: should you shower in the morning or before bed?

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World-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme set to be rolled out

It is hoped the programme will help tackle rising rates of the infection, including cases that are resistant to antibiotics.

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The Queensland melioidosis outbreak is still growing. What’s keeping this deadly mud bug active?

The outbreak of the deadly “mud bug” melioidosis in north Queensland has not yet abated since it began at the start of this year.

LiveScience

Unknown strain of bacteria found on China's Tiangong Space Station

Analysis of swabs from China's Tiangong Space Station has revealed a new strain of bacteria sporting new adaptations for surviving outer space.

LiveScience

Hospital superbug can feed on medical plastic, first-of-its-kind study reveals

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with 559,000 yearly deaths worldwide, and many of them come from hospital-acquired infections. A new study suggests it may be thriving in sterile environments by feeding on medical plastics.

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The Independent UK

An expert answers the question: Should you shower in the morning or at night?

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night?

Fortune

Why probiotic supplements might be ‘a waste of money’ and could even backfire for some

Experts are increasingly shifting away from recommending the supplements.

The Conversation

Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here’s what a microbiologist says

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night?

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“Bacteria Don’t Exist”: 96 Times People’s Brains Gave Up On Thinking (New Pics)

Beware of the cringe!

The Conversation

Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

According to Québec’s public health research centre, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), the proportion of people suffering from asthma in the province has almost doubled since the early 2000s. It rose from 6.4 per cent to 11 per cent between 2001 and 2017.

International Business Times UK

Water Panic in Yorkshire: Residents in Nearly 200 Postcodes Warned Over 'Faecal Bacteria' in Supply

A UK water company warned residents to avoid drinking tap water due to possible contamination. Is your area affected?

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The 1 common kitchen essential experts warn you must replace every single year – the health risks can be catastrophic if you don't

Most people fail to change it often enough

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