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This common kitchen staple could harbor harmful bacteria and cause food poisoning, experts reveal – a simple switch in habits will 'prevent weeks of illness'

It could make you seriously sick

Homes & Gardens · Aug 12, 2025

Mom Ends Up in Urgent Care After Popping Pimple In The “Triangle Of Death”

"After seeing this, I feel like I've cheated d*ath 100x."

Bored Panda · Aug 12, 2025

7 Times Pet Food Was Recalled Without National Coverage

When a major pet food recall happens, it often makes national news, sending worried pet owners rushing to check their pantries. However, many smaller recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) never make the headlines. These quiet recalls can involve products contaminated with dangerous bacteria like Salmonella…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 12, 2025

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All the buzz: US dog helps researchers identify bacteria that harms honeybees

Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025

Hand soap brand recalled over presence of potentially deadly bacteria

People in healthcare settings, those with weakened immune systems, including chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, are at highest risk of infection says the CDC

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

How microbes could help solve the world’s plastic pollution crisis

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current technologies cannot.

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025

What is sick building syndrome? The condition linked to air conditioners

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

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The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic swept across the Pacific Coast of North America, rapidly turning billions of sea stars from Mexico to Alaska into goo.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2025

Flesh-eating bacteria deaths are rising along the southeastern US coast

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The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

‘Something is off this year’: Experts are stumped at the sudden spike in flesh-eating bacteria deaths

At least five people have died in Florida from a flesh-eating bacterium reported across southern US states

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025

Be warned summer travellers: Airplane loos are full of human faeces

A study found there are “worrying levels” of faeces and dangerous bacteria in toilets when you are travelling

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it's not what scientists thought

A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo.

LiveScience · Aug 6, 2025

10 Refrigerated Foods You Should Never Refreeze After Opening

We’ve all been there. You take something out of the freezer, use a little, and then wonder—can I just toss the rest back in? While it might seem harmless, refreezing food after it’s been thawed and opened can lead to serious health risks. Bacteria love the temperature “danger zone” between…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 6, 2025

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The Conversation · Aug 5, 2025

What your pet’s poo can reveal about the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Bagging up and disposing of your pet’s poo is a necessary, albeit unpleasant, part of responsible pet ownership. But a new UK government initiative will be asking people to send them their pets’ poo instead of throwing it away.

LiveScience · Aug 5, 2025

2 dead and 58 infected amid bacterial outbreak in NYC

Two people have died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, New York City, and 58 people total have contracted the illness.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

Legionnaires' Disease: What You Need to Know About the Illness That Can Cause Brain Fog, Fatigue and Lasting Damage

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water systems and it's more dangerous than many realise. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and long-term complications make early detection critical.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

5 Billion Starfish Dead and Melting: Bizarre Ocean Plague Traced to Killer Vibrio Bacteria

Scientists identify Vibrio pectenicida bacteria as the cause of sea star wasting disease, which has killed over 5 billion starfish from Alaska to Mexico and triggered a Pacific ecosystem collapse.

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PC Gamer · Aug 4, 2025

Silksong fan uses electrons to draw the 'world's smallest Hornet', which is 'about 1/5 the width of a strand of silk', '2 bacteria long', and '8,000 times smaller' than the actual insect

No Skong at the Nintendo Direct, SteamDB pages, and a teeny-tiny hornet.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Researchers issue ‘early warning’ over antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Homes & Gardens · Aug 4, 2025

A professional cleaner says these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you wear shoes in the house

They're a must to mitigate dirt and bacteria

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Urgent warning issued over spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could reach UK

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria found to be spreading rapidly among severely malnourished children in Niger in ‘early warning’ to world

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 3, 2025

7 Items Grocery Workers Only Touch With Gloves

Grocery shopping is part of daily life, but most people don’t think about what happens behind the scenes. Grocery workers handle thousands of items every day. Some of these items are so risky or messy that workers only touch them with gloves. This isn’t just about keeping their hands clean.…

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Warning issued for common artificial sweetener that can interfere with cancer treatments

Sucralose changes a person’s gut bacteria but certain supplements may be able to help counteract the effects

Clever Dude · Aug 1, 2025

9 Foods Men Over 40 Are Still Eating That Destroy Gut Health

Gut health matters more than most people realize, especially for men over 40. As you age, your digestive system changes. Foods that never bothered you before can start causing problems. Bloating, irregularity, and low energy often trace back to what you eat. Many men keep eating the same foods out…

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