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5 mistakes you didn't know you were making with your kitchen sponge

The kitchen sponge has become our go-to cleaning tool, but are you guilty of making these common mistakes?

Tom’s Guide

Stop your garbage disposal smelling with these 5 simple techniques

Discover the most practical ways to prevent your garbage disposal from smelling

Homes & Gardens

A woman kept getting drunk despite not drinking. Fungi in her gut were brewing their own alcohol.

A woman kept mysteriously getting drunk despite not consuming alcohol. Turns out, a rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome" was to blame.

LiveScience

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Forget gut health – it’s time to get in tune with your vagina’s microbiome

You may have not heard of it yet, but the microbiome has become one of the most talked-about and important subjects in bodily health lately. But experts warn that the answer to maintaining it won’t involve drops or scented vaginal sprays, writes Olivia Petter

The Independent UK

Agony and the urge to pee: the growing evidence giving hope to chronic UTI sufferers

An Australian discovery has added weight to a long-held theory about the painful condition – but relief for most patients is still elusive

The Guardian - AU

Why do dog's farts smell so bad?

Why do dog's farts smell so bad? We spoke to a vet to find out!

PetsRadar

Scientists develop antibiotic that spares healthy gut bacteria

Previous research has suggested that common antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome.

The Independent UK

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Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields

Thanks to heavy use of nitrogen fertilizer, tiny organisms that flourish in farm fields emit nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas that can warm the planet more than carbon dioxide and stay in the atmosphere for over a century

The Independent UK

From toothbrushes to towels, you should replace these 7 household items more often than you realize

Replacing these items on a semi-regular basis will ensure your home stays clean and hygienic, and that these items remain sanitary for your use

Homes & Gardens

Olympic Games’ €1.4bn clean-up aims to get Parisians swimming in the Seine

Organisers expect 75% of identified bacterial pollution will be gone by the time the starting gun fires for the open water events

The Guardian - UK

Don’t sweat it: how to find an effective deodorant

From pit stains to Botox and natural formulas, specialists demystify myths and answer questions about the best BO busters

The Guardian - US

How to shock a pool — 5 steps to clean, clear swimming water

If you're preparing to use your pool this summer, you'll need to know how to shock a pool. Here are five expert-approved tips

Tom’s Guide

The bacteria in your mouth play an important role in your health – here are four diseases linked to your oral microbiome

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

The Conversation

How to wash hats without damaging them – 4 methods for different materials and types

These steps ensure you can remove stains, oils, and bacteria from a hat without impacting its appearance or misshaping it, preserving the hat's longevity

Homes & Gardens

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How to clean a trash can – 5 steps cleaning experts always use

Dealing with stubborn debris and grease stains? Wondering how to rid your trash can of lingering odors? Pros share their top tips for a successful deep clean

Inverse

Wait, The Brain Has Its Own Microbiome? What New Research Tells Us

The microbes that live in your gut are having their moment in the sun. But what about the ones in your brain?

The Hindu

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat

WHO's Bacterial Pathogens Priority List highlights critical antibiotic-resistant bacteria, urging targeted research and public health interventions.

The National (Scotland)

Antibiotic-resistant genes ‘ubiquitous’ in Scotland’s soil

BACTERIA resistant to antibiotics has been found in the environment across Scotland including “relatively pristine” environments.

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32 diseases you can catch from animals

Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.

The Conversation

Unlocking the body’s defences: understanding immunotherapy

In the battle against diseases, the human body boasts an intricate defence network capable of identifying and neutralising threats – the immune system. It serves as a guardian, constantly patrolling the body to keep it safe from invaders like bacteria, viruses, and even cancer cells.

Homes & Gardens

How to clean a faucet head – 4 tricks to ensure clean drinking water

Cleaners share their best tips for cleaning a faucet head to help combat bacteria, rust, limescale, and mold for a superior clean, and safer drinking water

LiveScience

Sketchy stem-cell treatments in Mexico led to drug-resistant infections

Three U.S. hospital patients contracted drug-resistant infections in Mexico in 2022 and were still being treated as of March 2024.

Radio France Internationale

How fungi and bacteria could help build habitats on Mars

Researchers from NASA are exploring futuristic concepts including the use of fungi as building materials for future habitats on the Moon and bacteria for detoxifying water on Mars.

The Guardian - UK

What is antimicrobial resistance and how big a problem is it?

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics led to 1.27 million deaths in 2019. The answer is a ‘one health’ approach across all species, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Cheese, please! Eight everyday foods that are great for gut health – and aren’t kimchi, kombucha, ’kraut or kefir

There’s more to looking after your internal microbiome than stuffing down the four Ks. Here are some cheap, readily available alternatives

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