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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…

The Times of India · Apr 6, 2024

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.

LiveScience · Apr 5, 2024

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.…

Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2024

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.

LiveScience · Apr 2, 2024

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"

Salon · Apr 1, 2024

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 Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

How to clean your mattress with baking soda — a step-by-step guide

Follow our simple step by step guide to cleaning your mattress with baking soda and avoid the use of any nasty chemicals.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 30, 2024

Have you washed your toothbrush lately? The surprising truth about how to keep your home truly clean

We all keep our sheets, floors and fridges respectable (don’t we?), but how often should we be doing it? From shower heads to keyboards, experts tell the shocking truth

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

10 Principles of Food Hygiene Every Professional Should Know

In the food industry, ensuring food safety is more than just a regulatory requirement; it's a fundamental responsibility.

inkl · Mar 29, 2024