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Kids Get Less Severe COVID-19 Compared To Adults; Here's Why

The researchers say children's frequent exposure to respiratory infections is responsible for their heightened innate immunity.

Medical Daily

Where should you place an air purifier in a bathroom?

Learn where to place an air purifier in your bathroom to maximize its efficiency and effectiveness

Homes & Gardens

Unbalanced microbiome may cause diabetes

By studying the different bacteria and viruses in the bowels of diabetes patients, we could develop new treatments

Salon

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How to make hummingbird food with just two ingredients, and give these beautiful birds a nutritious feast

Wondering how to make hummingbird food? Follow our expert's 5 simple steps to feed these beautiful birds with homemade hummingbird food

Real Homes

You need to ditch these 4 bad habits that are making your bed dirty

From sleeping with wet hair to sharing your bed with your pets, experts warn that these bad habits could be making our sleep space unsanitary

Homes & Gardens

How does E.coli get on to lettuce? Three ways the bacteria can enter the food chain

People can reduce the risk of infection by washing their hands regularly especially before preparing and eating food

Evening Standard

Best under sink water filter systems to shop in the UK

Find the best filter systems for healthier H2O below

Evening Standard

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What is E coli and how should I avoid infection?

Latest UK outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce but bacteria can spread through many routes

The Guardian - UK

Your Apple Watch or Fitbit may be a breeding ground for E. coli and staph bacteria. Here’s how to clean your fitness tracker

Experts share the importance of regularly cleaning your fitness trackers.

Fortune

Unexpected things that can happen to your home in hot weather

Here’s everything you need to know.

The Independent UK

Dry brushing or gum? This is what to do if you can’t clean your teeth for five days

Try dry brushing at a festival

The Independent UK

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: should I be worried if I’m travelling to Japan?

You may have heard reports in recent days of a “flesh-eating bacteria” spreading in Japan, referring to an illness that can occur with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).

The Conversation

The happy microbiome: how to nourish all of yours - from mouth to gut to vagina

Genetically speaking, we are more microbe than human and, whether on our skin or up our nose, they are essential to our health. Here are simple ways to keep yours thriving

The Guardian - UK

Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues.

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For less than the price of a weekly shop, this smart home gadget could double your food's shelf life, reduce odor and save energy

This hand-size Shelfy smart home gadget reduces bacteria, odor and energy wastage in your fridge.

Inverse

You May Never Swim In A Public Pool After Hearing From This Microbiologist

A microbiologist reveals what to keep in mind to help you and your loved ones stay free of illness while enjoying summer activities.

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How long can wet laundry stay in the washer? We ask an expert

Find out how long have you got until odors, wrinkles, bacteria and mold set in on your wet washing.

The Times of India

Typhoid, viral fever, gastro disease outbreak: Experts fear surge in cases, here are a few preventive measures

Several cases of typhoid, viral fever and gastro intestinal diseases have been reported across Kolkata over the last one week, doctors have told the media. Health experts say this is an usual pattern at this time of the year. Salmonella typhi bacteria that causes enteric fever, E.coli, Campylobacter jejuni, vibrio…

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The Independent UK

What is STSS, the deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Japan?

Over 1,000 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) were reported in Japan in the first six months of 2024

The Guardian - UK

Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction

Conservationists hope insects carrying ‘birth control’ bacteria can save honeycreeper being wiped out by malaria

The Conversation

Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children

Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years.

The Conversation

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.

Medical Daily

STSS: Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Kills Within 48 Hours Spreads In Japan

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), caused by Group A Streptococcus, can result in severe complications including low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, rapid breathing, necrotizing fasciitis potentially leading to limb loss, organ failure, and toxic shock.

The Conversation

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity.

The Conversation

Take my (bad) breath away – causes of halitosis and how to check whether you have it

In Greek mythology, the many-headed beast Hydra had such severe halitosis that the stench of its breath was deadly to anyone who smelled it. Thankfully, our morning breath might not be that pungent – although eating onions or garlic can put some people in competition with the Hydra.

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