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Hidden 'biosphere' of extreme microbes discovered 13 feet below Atacama Desert is deepest found there to date

Researchers have found microbes thriving 13 feet beneath the scorched surface of Chile's Atacama Desert, marking the deepest discovery of microbial life in the region to date.

LiveScience

Cakes and drinks sweetener neotame can damage gut wall, scientists find

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’, says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

The Guardian - UK

Best apple cider vinegar gummies for weight loss and to relieve IBS symptoms

The health hero in chewable form are a great alternative to the tart liquid form - and have added vitamins and fruit extracts

Evening Standard

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The tools helping scientists up the rate at which they find new drugs

Discovering new drug targets to combat antimicrobial resistance through innovative research and collaboration for global health impact.

The Hindu

All the places you're probably forgetting to clean in your bathroom — banish bacteria from these 12 overlooked spots

Ever considered all the places you're probably forgetting to clean in your bathroom? Our pros unveil the 12 most easily-forgotten spots, and tips for cleaning

Real Homes

How to steam clean a mattress to get rid of dust mites, bed bugs and more

Learn how to steam clean your mattress like a professional and get rid of dust mites, bed bugs, bacteria and stains.

Tom’s Guide

Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms

Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, providing hope to patients who continue to suffer from the bacterial infection even after receiving antibiotic treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Purple bacteria could be key to finding extraterrestrial life on exoplanets

On many exoplanets, the best clue that life is present may be a purple hue. New research into some of Earth's most extreme bacteria explains why.

LiveScience

'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Several bacteria that can cause deadly bloodstream infections in humans are attracted to an amino acid in our blood, scientists have discovered.

LiveScience

Sorry, little green men: Alien life might actually be purple

The search for alien life can now include purple bacteria, thanks to a new catalog of chemical makeup of the lavender-hued organisms.

Space

Borderlands 3 community scores a big win for science: 'These players have helped trace the evolutionary relationships of more than a million different kinds of bacteria that live in the human gut'

Launched in 2020, the Borderlands Science project was a major success.

PC Gamer

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital.

The Hindu

Your mouse pad could be harboring hidden grime and bacteria – this is how to clean it

This easily forgotten dirt trap may be harboring hidden grime and bacteria – to avoid spreading this and keep your mousepad fresh long-term, follow these steps

Homes & Gardens

7 reasons why your mattress and pillow are turning yellow — and how to tell if they're still safe to sleep on

Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...

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World Health Day 2024: Our healthy future hinges on sustainable antibiotic research

This year’s World Health Day theme of “My Health, My Right” should serve as a wake-up call to take decisive action to preserve precious antibiotics, which are fast losing their efficacy on account of increasingly drug-resistant bacterial strains, making even common infections lethally incurable. A global health threat of alarming…

LiveScience

Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart disease

Certain microbes in the gut microbiome may guard against heart disease by lowering people's cholesterol.

Dynamite News

Gut bacteria can influence obesity in men and women

New research has found that gut bacteria can play a key role in the onset and development of obesity, with differences in men and women, which might affect the metabolism of different nutrients and therefore the presence of bioactive molecules in the gut that influence the development of metabolic disease.…

Medical Daily

Daily Contact With Young Children Increases Pneumonia Risk In Elderly Adults: Study

Adults over the age of 60 who have daily contact with children have six times more risk of being colonized with pneumonia-causing bacteria than those without any contact with children.

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LiveScience

Bite from toilet rat hospitalizes man in Canada

Doctors believe the man was likely infected with bacteria in the rat's mouth.

Al Jazeera

Why are some US food producers using antibiotics in meat again?

Several companies have abandoned commitments to serve antibiotic-free meat, but what does this mean for human health?

Medical Daily

Study Identifies Gut Bacteria That Cut Cholesterol Level, Heart Disease Risk

Researchers discovered that certain bacteria species called Oscillibacter can consume cholesterol in the gut and lower the risk of heart disease in individuals.

LiveScience

Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems?

Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.

Salon

The science behind reheating leftovers

"When you reheat leftovers, you must ensure the food is piping hot all the way through. If not, don't eat it"

The Guardian - US

Bacteria that cause meningitis on the rise, CDC warns

US public health agency alert warns of 422 cases reported in the country last year, the highest since 2014

The Hindu

When did an uptick in dental cavities in humans begin?

Ancient teeth reveal changes in oral microbiomes over 4,000 years, highlighting evolution of bacteria causing tooth decay.

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