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Oral hygiene and cancer: What’s the link?

Do you neglect your dental hygiene? Well, you are doing it all wrong! Did you know that poor oral hygiene is often associated with oral cancer? This article helps you understand the importance of oral hygiene in preventing oral cancer.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2025

Dozens of surfers fell ill after swimming in seas that turned into a ‘bacterial smoothie’ of sea foam. What was in it?

Two windswept beaches 80km south of Adelaide have been closed to the public after locals reported “more than 100” surfers fell ill on the weekend. Their symptoms included “a sore throat, dry cough and irritated eyes” or blurred vision. Dead sea dragons, fish and octopuses have also washed up on…

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025

Martin Skirrow obituary

Microbiologist whose discoveries transformed the treatment of infectious diarrhoea and stomach ulcers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025

New designers to look out for in 2025 – from 3D printed buildings to fuzzy chairs made from agave

The UK’s top creatives have put together a list of makers who put sustainability first. Using everything from reclaimed rattan and bacteria-dyed fabrics to algorithmic design, these trailblazers are making positive steps forward for people and planet

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

Google's AI 'co-scientist' cracked 10-year superbug problem in just 2 days

Scientists took 10 years to figure out how one type of superbug gains its ability to infect diverse bacterial species. When prompted, Google's new AI "co-scientist" gave them the answer in two days.

LiveScience · Mar 16, 2025

7 crucial things you might be forgetting to clean in your bedroom – spring is the perfect time to tackle them for a seasonal refresh

From beds to baseboards, don't neglect tackling these problem areas, expert cleaners warn

Homes & Gardens · Mar 15, 2025

How often should I wash my exercise clothes?

When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a hot cycle? Or do you leave them on a chair (or the floordrobe) so you can wear them again tomorrow?

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2025

Touching These 12 Things Is Like Licking A Public Toilet (Sorry Not Sorry)

Germaphobes, maybe skip this one – or actually, maybe don't, because knowledge is power (and sanitizer is your best friend). The post Touching These 12 Things Is Like Licking A Public Toilet (Sorry Not Sorry) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 13, 2025

Ditch the toxic cleaning chemicals and instead steam clean your microwave in just 5 minutes for effortlessly grease-free results

You can do it with, or without, a steam cleaner

Homes & Gardens · Mar 13, 2025

Are microplastics turning bacteria into antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Here's what to know

A menace to both the health and the environment, microplastics aren't just accumulating in the brain and crucial organs like heart, liver, and kidney, they may also be causing a lasting damage by promoting antibiotic resistance, which can prolong diseases and raise the risk of death.

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2025