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7 scary diseases you can get from the water

Many deadly infections are transmitted via water, including cholera, typhoid and brain-eating amoebas.

LiveScience

Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings

A new study from the National Institutes of Health shows a jump in both hospital-acquired infections and resistance to the antibiotics used to treat them. The findings are based on data gathered at 120 U.S. hospitals from January 2018 to December 2022, a five-year period that included the COVID-19 pandemic.…

The Conversation

The human virome: why viruses could be as important for good health as gut bacteria

We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome – the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us – when it comes to our health. But there’s another, equally important part of this microbial community that remains far less known: the virome.

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New, faster sepsis test could save lives, scientists say

Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.

LiveScience

Cheesemaking is a complex science – a food chemist explains the process from milk to mozzarella

Cheese is a relatively simple food. It’s made with milk, enzymes – these are proteins that can chop up other proteins – bacterial cultures and salt. Lots of complex chemistry goes into the cheesemaking process, which can determine whether the cheese turns out soft and gooey like mozzarella or hard…

The Conversation

32 things you should clean next time you travel

From your phone and water bottle to your plane tray table and your earphones, here are 32 things to clean during (or after) your next trip

Woman & Home

TB: gene editing could add new power to a 100-year-old vaccine

Tuberculosis dates back more than 9,000 years. It is the most infectious bacterial disease and in 2022 10.6 million people fell ill with it. Of these 23% occurred in Africa.

The Conversation

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NJ beach town shuts down swimming for entire season due to bacteria levels

High fecal bacteria levels were found in the water

The Independent UK

Listeria food poisoning outbreak in US; symptoms to watch out for, foods to avoid

A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat across 12 states of USA has left 2 dead and 28 hospitalized, said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a news release on Friday. Listeria infection can cause listeriosis, a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect pregnant women, people above…

The Times of India

Real-time water quality monitors installed at wild swimming spots in southern England

AI-based system designed to help people assess immediate risk of getting ill from water polluted with bacteria

The Guardian - UK

Tiny animals use stolen genes to fight infections – and could fight antibiotic resistance too

A little-known group of microscopic animals has spent millions of years copying recipes for antibiotics from bacteria and using them to fight infections, we have shown in a new paper. We think this unusual defensive strategy could offer short-cuts in the race to develop antimicrobial treatments.

The Conversation

Human impacts could lead to increase in 'reef pest'

Blue-green algae, which can bloom over thousands of kilometres of the ocean, has been identified as the surprising food source of an invasive species.

AAP

Why controlling bacterial infections is necessary to prevent heart valve disease

About heart valve disease, heart health is at risk due to bacterial infections. Bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and trigger complications in the heart, thus causing bacterial infections and heart valve disease to be interrelated.

The Times of India

Antibiotics Use In Childhood Elevates Asthma Risk; Study Identifies Gut Molecule With Protective Effects

The study identified a molecule called IPA, produced by gut bacteria, that shows promise as a dietary supplement in the future to prevent asthma development in children at risk of the disease.

Medical Daily

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Climate change harming antibiotics

We are in a race with ever-evolving bacteria — and we are losing. Climate change is making the battle much harder

The National (Scotland)

Swimmers are being advised against using Portobello beach due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria...

The Independent UK

US health officials investigate a case of the plague – but how rare is it?

Colorado health officials have said they are investigating a suspected case of the plague

The Conversation

Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphere

Plankton — tiny organisms that are present in salt and freshwater — account for about half of the photosynthesis on the planet. But what scientists have assumed for many years to be plant plankton (phytoplankton) may actually be voracious predators.

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Medical Professionals Debunk 30 Health Myths People Still Believe To Be True

A lot of people turn to the internet when they get unwell. But online resources can be full of inaccuracies, which can perpetuate already harmful myths. The post Medical Professionals Debunk 30 Health Myths People Still Believe To Be True first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Could bacteria or viruses lurking in ancient Egyptian mummies unleash a plague today?

Do mummies contain pathogens that could be transferred to humans today, and should we be worried?

The Independent UK

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes multidrug-resistant infections in people with cystic fibrosis and lung damage, spread globally in just two centuries

Real Homes

Top 5 kitchen cleaning mistakes — expert advice on common oversights and how to avoid them

Wondering about the most common kitchen cleaning mistakes? Our industry expert reveals the most common kitchen clangers and how to avoid them

The Times of India

Eye infections during monsoon: Warning signs you should not ignore

The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching summer heat, but it also comes with its own set of health challenges, particularly for the eyes. The increased humidity and moisture during this time create an ideal environment for various bacteria, viruses, and fungi to thrive, leading to a higher risk…

The Independent UK

“It was diabolical, it was evil:” The shocking story of a friend-turned-suspect in Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever’

Janie Lynn Ridd and her roommate Rachel had been best friends for 25 years. But after Rachel became deathly ill numerous times without any explanation, she discovered her best friend had been trying to poison her with a strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Martha McHardy reports

The Guardian - US

Are at-home gut microbiome testing kits a scam?

Gut health has become something of a wellness buzzword – so we asked experts what the gut microbiome is and how it affects our health

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