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AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill ‘superbugs’. It’s promising – but we shouldn’t get too excited yet

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to design two new antibiotics effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025

Tesco urges customers to return facial wipes posing ‘serious’ risk

The supermarket is recalling its popular cleansing wipes after a harmful bacteria was detected during testing

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

7 Daily Shower Mistakes That Secretly Make Your Body Odor Worse

You shower every day, use quality soap, and apply deodorant diligently, yet you still find yourself battling unpleasant body odor by midday. It’s a frustrating and often embarrassing problem, and the cause might be hiding in plain sight: your shower routine itself. While a daily shower is a cornerstone of…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 19, 2025

A gentle reminder to clean your earbuds and headphones: study reveals they may carry 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat

Your go-to buds or cans for a musical (or informative) commute may be harboring more nasties than you think…

TechRadar · Aug 18, 2025

Expert reveals the danger of pink soap scum – and how to get rid of it

There are some simple things you can do to reduce the presence of these microorganisms in your home

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Why is the soap scum in my bathroom pink? Is it mould? And can it make me sick?

How long has it been since you last cleaned your bathroom? If it’s been longer than you planned, you might see a build up of scum, slime or mould around your taps, between the tiles and on the edges of the bath or shower floor.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

10 Shower Habits That Are Making You Smell Worse

Most people think a shower automatically makes them smell fresh, but bad habits in their routine can have the opposite effect. From skipping crucial steps to using the wrong products, these mistakes can trap odors instead of washing them away. It’s not just about being clean—it’s about knowing how to…

Clever Dude · Aug 16, 2025

What is MRSA? Symptoms and how to avoid deadly infection after rise in UK cases

The Independent takes a look at what MRSA is, what the symptoms are, and how to get treated for it

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

Florida mom ‘lucky to be alive’ after miscarrying due to raw milk consumption, she says in lawsuit

Rachel Maddox launches lawsuit after alleging that she and her toddler became badly ill after coming into contact with bacteria traced back to New Smyrna Beach business by state health officials

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

MIT scientists use AI to develop new antibiotics for stubborn gonorrhoea and MRSA

The researchers aimed to find completely new ways of tackling antimicrobial resistance.

Euronews · Aug 15, 2025