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What is E coli, and how can you prevent yourself from becoming infected by it?

With an outbreak of the disease has been linked to McDonald’s burgers, here’s what you need to know about it

The Guardian - US

A meteorite 200 times bigger than the dinosaur-killing asteroid helped life on Earth flourish

The destructive power of asteroids is undeniable — just ask the dinosaurs. New research suggests a huge space rock that struck Earth over 3 billion years ago may have benefitted early life.

Space

11 best probiotics to help improve gut health

Support your gut health, boost your immune system and reduce bloating with these probiotic supplements

The Independent UK

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Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how

The Conversation

New device 'zaps' bacteria on the skin, potentially preventing infections

Early experiments suggest a patch that delivers harmless electric currents into the skin can thwart certain bacterial infections. However, it has not yet been tested in humans.

LiveScience

CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine For Adults 50 And Older

Learn about the recent CDC recommendation to lower the age for pneumococcal vaccination to 50+, enhancing protection against severe bacterial infections.

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Twelfth monkey dies in Hong Kong zoo amid mystery bacterial outbreak

Melioidosis can affect humans as well as animals, and can lead to sepsis

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Common antibiotic use linked to rise of ‘almost untreatable’ superbug

Rifaximin is commonly used to treat liver disease

The Independent UK

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, US science panel recommends

A scientific panel is recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses

The Independent UK

Rise of almost untreatable superbug linked to a common antibiotic

‘Surprising’ finding by Australian-led study is first recorded instance of one antibiotic causing resistance to another in a different class

The Guardian - AU

‘Deadly’ E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders – here’s what we know

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

The Independent UK

Nearly 50 illnesses, 1 death caused by E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

U.S. health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of bacterial infections that has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.

LiveScience

You're likely not washing these 8 things enough, experts warn – here's why they need extra attention

Neglecting to wash these things could cause musty odors, a build-up of bacteria and trigger allergies, professional cleaners warn

Homes & Gardens

Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer – what happened to the great promise?

In 1893, the American Journal of the Medical Sciences reported on ten patients whose large and hitherto incurable cancers had been injected with bacteria taken from skin infections. In every case, striking improvement was seen, marking the birth of “cancer immunotherapy” – using the power of the immune system to…

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Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and,…

The Guardian - US

Florida reports 13 deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes

State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rise ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’

The Independent UK

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae

The Conversation

Toothbrushes and showerheads covered in viruses ‘unlike anything we’ve seen before’ – new study

Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of these “phages” – as they’re known for short – have never been identified before.

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Florida Sees Spike In Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases After Hurricanes, Health Officials Warn

Florida health officials are warning residents to stay out of floodwaters, as cases of flesh-eating bacteria have surged following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Conversation

Genome sequencing developed to trace COVID is now protecting babies in intensive care from infectious diseases

Anyone who has spent time inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) knows it’s intense.

Brita’s new water filter purifies, removes bacteria and heats water at the same time

BRITA launches the Cube, its new wellness system for filtered and bacteria-free hydration

LiveScience

How do people die of the flu?

Severe flu infections can lead to a range of deadly complications, especially in people whose immune systems are compromised by age or disease.

Latin Times

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ravaging Florida in Aftermath of Devastating Hurricanes

A deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Florida, fueled by the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

LiveScience

Which came first: viruses or bacteria?

Viruses and bacteria have been around for billions of years, but which came first?

The Independent UK

Is yoghurt in the morning as healthy as you think? These are the warning signs

IN FOCUS: Is it a superfood or a deceptively unhealthy dessert packed with more sugar than fizzy pop? Katie Rosseinsky asks the experts how to sift through the marketing hype when we’re buying yoghurt

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