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How to tell if your apple cider is safe to drink this fall

Not all apple ciders are created equal, according to the FDA

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the trees at an organic farm in Clermont, Florida.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024

How cold should a refrigerator be? Here’s what the experts say

Struggling to know how cool to keep your refrigerator? Want to know what to do if there's a power outage? We've got the top advice from appliance experts.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 3, 2024

‘Rivers you think are pristine are not’: how drug pollution flooded the UK’s waterways – and put human health at risk

High levels of antibiotics and other drugs have been found in water in the country’s most treasured and protected landscapes, raising concerns over antimicrobial resistance

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

Best Zoflora cleaning products that smell amazing and keep your home sparkling clean

It’s time to give your home the Zoflora treatment

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024

Should Your Cat Sleep in Bed with You? A Veterinarian Reveals the Hidden Health Risks

Letting your cat sleep in bed with you can increase risk of infection, asthma and allergy attacks, and exposure to bacteria.

Inverse · Sep 22, 2024

Scientist who discovered body's 'fire alarm' against invading bacteria wins $250,000 Lasker prize

One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards has gone to Zhijian "James" Chen, a scientist behind a key immune-system discovery.

LiveScience · Sep 19, 2024

Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria — Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?

In promising experiments, phage therapy forces bacteria into a no-win dilemma that lowers their defenses against drugs they’d evolved to withstand

Inverse · Sep 19, 2024

Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation

A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation that found alleged animal care and water quality violations

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

‘Biosimilars can be a boon for autoimmune, cancer patients’

Biological drugs — or biologics made from bacteria or living cells — are a boon for many kinds of autoimmune diseases and even cancer. But very few people in India have a clear idea about them. Umesh Isalkar speaks to Dr Syamasis Bandyopadhyay, senior consultant rheumatologist at Kolkata’s Apollo Multispecialty…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024