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10 Kitchen Habits That Are Secretly Spreading Bacteria (Stop Washing Chicken)

You probably think your kitchen is a sanctuary of health because you scrub the counters every night. Honestly, most of us are unknowingly inviting invisible guests to dinner every single time we cook. These microscopic invaders do not care how expensive your backsplash is or how organized your spice rack…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 4

The Compost Mistake That Wastes Money Every Spring

Composting saves money when done right, but poor composting turns free soil food into useless clutter. Every spring, many home gardeners toss food waste into piles and expect rich, dark humus in a few weeks. But nature does not hurry. Microorganisms work steadily, chewing organic matter into plant-friendly nutrients, yet…

Frugal Gardening · Mar 2

Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much of that time, we understood it to be more than just food.

The Conversation · Mar 2

How Bobby Deol Stays Fit at 57: Dr. Pal Reveals Diet Secrets

Bobby Deol is the Bollywood icon who stole the hearts of fans all over India through his chiselled body and poignant acting skills. Indeed, his role as an antagonist, Abrar Haque, in the film Animal received widespread acclaim. His muscular presence and sharp look were the icing on the cake.…

Times Life · Feb 26

The biology of body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.

The Conversation · Feb 26

‘Food is not just about calories – it could improve your mood’: Tim Spector on the gut-brain axis and fermentation myths

INDEPENDENT STUDIO: From fermentation myths to the gut–brain axis, Tim Spector argues that food affects far more than hunger and weight. On The Independent’s Well Enough podcast, he explains why our gut microbes may be quietly shaping how we feel, writes Hannah Twiggs

The Independent UK · Feb 26

People living in UK’s poorest areas have less diverse gut bacteria, study finds

Research shows social deprivation reduces range of microbiome leading to worse physical and mental health

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Cause of 72 Chiang Mai tiger deaths in question

The deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.

Bangkok Post · Feb 24

Why Reusing Nursery Pots Without This Step Is Costing Gardeners Hundreds

Nursery pots might look harmless once a plant moves into the garden or a bigger container, but they carry invisible threats that hit both your plants and your budget. Every time soil clings to old pots, it brings more than dirt with it. Tiny fungi, bacteria, and other plant pathogens…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 23

How Your Pet’s Gut Health Quietly Protects Their Immunity

When a pet looks healthy on the outside, we often assume everything inside is working just fine. A shiny coat, playful energy, and a good appetite reassure us. Yet, deep within your pet’s body lies a system so powerful that it influences almost every aspect of their health. The gut.…

Times Pets · Feb 23