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Beaches along South Florida, US, are being filled with Sargassum which is a thick, brown algae that releases a horrific smell as it decays, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University

A cleaning expert has shared her top tips on how to make sure your duvets and pillows are clean and rid of both stains and bacteria.

Traces of Yersinia pestis bacteria were found in teeth of people buried at bronze age sites in Cumbria and Somerset

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites.

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

Many people see gardening as a relaxing pastime – an easygoing way to spend hours outdoors when the weather’s nice. But as a consultant in emergency medicine, I deal with all manner of medical emergencies and injuries arising from what may appear to be a harmless hobby.

The swab analysis also showed that people’s socks are likely to feature the same bacteria found on cockroaches and their faecal droppings

The diet guru explained that having the right viruses in your gut could help fight illnesses and prolong your life.

Pink mould is often found in bathrooms and can cause urinary tract infections and digestive problems, but thankfully it's easy to remove - here's a simple explainer

We've all left it a little too long between cleans in our bathrooms, but if you need a method that's going to blast the limescale and bacteria from your showerhead, an expert has an easy method

Producers accuse government of failing to tackle pollution after ‘very high’ levels of bacteria found