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Is Seafood Becoming Less Safe to Eat?

If your feed makes it feel like seafood is riskier every month, you’re not alone. Between recalls, “do not eat” alerts, and scary headlines about bacteria, it’s easy to wonder if seafood becoming less safe is the new normal. The truth is that seafood is still a healthy, budget-friendly protein…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 31, 2025

'Stop and re-check everything': Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms

Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential uses in biotechnology and medicine.

LiveScience · Dec 29, 2025

8 Everyday Foods That Can Turn Toxic When Reheated

Leftovers are a lifesaver on busy days, but not all foods are meant for a second spin in the microwave. While reheating can be convenient, it can also be risky if you’re not careful. Certain foods undergo chemical changes or harbor bacteria that thrive when reheated improperly. The result? Upset…

Clever Dude · Dec 28, 2025

Millions of Brits skipping these basic winter hygiene tips - even as flu cases soar

A new study highlights widespread neglect of basic hygiene practices among Brits

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? Quite significant, actually

When summer hits, the combination of heat and activity often result in increased sweating. Sweat is great – it’s our personal evaporative cooling system. Most of us will sweat out at least half a litre each day, and that’s before any intense exercise.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it – by a microbiologist

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025

How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

When babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby’s gut health plays a key role in comfort, digestion and overall sleep quality. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome may help babies sleep better, which can bring much-needed relief to exhausted parents.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025

‘Oysters are a risk, as is raw meat’: why you get food poisoning – and how to avoid it

Several kinds of bacteria can give you an upset stomach. Here is how to steer clear of the worst offenders, and what to do if they do make it through

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

This is the one place you're forgetting to clean before Christmas – and it's probably teeming with germs

The small surfaces hiding big germs...

Ideal Home · Dec 14, 2025

How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation

Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

Space · Dec 12, 2025