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9 Everyday Foods That May Carry Contamination You Didn’t Expect

Consumers are typically wary of obvious hazards like undercooked meat or spoiled dairy. However, many everyday groceries carry entirely unexpected contamination. These threats come from agricultural practices, processing methods, and even the packaging itself. Recognizing these hidden risks allows shoppers to take better preventative measures in the kitchen. Vigilance is…

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Could future astronauts build houses on Mars with bacteria?

Would you like to live in a house on Mars made with Earth bacteria and Martian rocks?

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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and hours after eating those sweets?

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The One Hygiene Habit Most Guys Skip Too Often

As teenagers, many men struggle to figure out their hygiene routines. It can be hard, and hormones make you… smell. However, many guys don’t ever quite figure it out. It’s not about expensive grooming products or complicated routines. You just need to be consistent with the basics. Neglecting even a single…

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'Salmonella Sussex': Meghan Markle's Rings Spark Backlash Over Raw Turkey Hygiene Fears

Meghan Markle faced a viral hygiene backlash after sharing a Thanksgiving cooking video where she seasoned a raw turkey while wearing rings and bracelets.

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Experts clarify the clothes you should probably wash before wearing

Germs and bacteria have been found to live on clothes for days or weeks, experts say

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EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims

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Constant Bloating After Every Meal? Doctors Reveal the Real Bloated Stomach Causes

Persistent bloating after meals may signal hidden digestive issues. Learn the common causes, related disorders, and when to seek medical help to manage constant bloating.

Medical Daily

Why experts warn you shouldn’t leave out that Thanksgiving buffet for too long

Dangerous bacteria can grow on food left out at room temperature

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ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Expands After Botulism Bacteria Found in Labs

ByHeart expands its infant formula recall after tests detect botulism-causing bacteria linked to illnesses in dozens of babies.

International Business Times

Common chemicals could be toxic for gut health, study finds. Here are the top culprits

UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful.

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From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health

Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign is a bid to double the UK’s intake of beans, legumes and pulses by 2028.

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ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated

The Independent UK

Antibiotic resistance: how a pioneering trial is using old drugs to save babies from sepsis

The infection is responsible for 800,000 newborn deaths each year, but clinics in eight countries are working together to find new treatments

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Boar’s Head issues urgent recall of popular products over health risk

The products were recalled due to the potential presence of disease-causing bacteria

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Gut microbes may have links with sleep deprivation

Sleep is one of the essential physiological needs for human survival, alongside food, water and air. But sleep is socially driven, influenced by environmental and personal factors, and a recent study suggests it may be affected by fragments from bacteria.

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Plastic ‘bio-beads’ from sewage plants are polluting the oceans and spreading superbugs – but there are alternatives

A recent spill of bio-beads – small plastic pellets used by some wastewater treatment facilities since the 1990s – has brought renewed attention to a problem that has been quietly accumulating in coastal waters for years.

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Professionals Urge Gardeners to Remember This Often-Overlooked Task in Winter – 4 Crucial Reasons to Clean Plant Supports

Plant supports can conceal bacteria, fungi, and pests, risking the health of your plants

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Science history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolution — Nov. 20, 1943

Two bacteriologists showed that mutations arise spontaneously in bacterial cultures, thereby disproving Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution.

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‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn

Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region.

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Should You Really Wash Chicken Before You Cook It? The Real Answer May Surprise You

For generations, people have rinsed raw chicken under the faucet, convinced it’s the right way to start a meal. It feels clean, almost like a ritual—wash the bird, pat it dry, cook it. But the truth about whether you should wash chicken before cooking might upend that habit. Food safety…

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6 Things You Should NEVER Do With Raw Eggs

Raw eggs are a kitchen staple, but they carry risks that can turn a simple recipe into a health hazard. Whether you’re baking, making sauces, or whipping up breakfast, how you handle raw eggs matters more than most people realize. The risk of foodborne illness, especially from Salmonella, is real…

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Scientists invent way to use E. coli to create and dye rainbow-colored fabric in the lab

Scientists have used a novel method to create sustainable, rainbow-colored fibers using bacteria in the lab.

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Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your celebrations.

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These Are The Things You Might Not Have Known About Washing Your Fruits And Veggies

So you think your fruits and veg are clean when they come from the store? Think again. Often, they're covered in all sorts of bacteria, fungi and even chemicals. Without proper cleaning, you're at risk of ingesting those things. Sometimes, just rinsing fresh produce isn't enough. Here's how to properly…

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