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We found coronaviruses in UK bats -- so far the danger’s minimal but we need to know more about viruses that can spread to humans

Most emerging infectious diseases are caused by zoonotic pathogens – viruses and bacteria which circulate in wild and domestic animals but are also capable of infecting humans. Examples of diseases caused by zoonotic pathogens include Ebola, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and bird flu.

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Cholera: vaccines can stop the spread, but the biggest deterrent is clean water

South Africa has experienced outbreaks of cholera since January. The worst was in May in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, where nearly 30 people died. Cholera is a bacterial disease which spreads via the faecal-oral route mostly through ingestion of contaminated food and water. It causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration, and…

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How to get rid of cucumber beetles – expert tips to make sure these bugs don't kill your crops

Cucumber beetles destroy foliage and flowers but, even worse, they carry a bacteria that can cause your cucumbers to wilt and die

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Do you crush microbes when you step on them?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Health warning on water bottles that contain more bacteria than a toilet seat

The NHS says streptococcus can cause flu-like symptoms, sore throat, scarlet fever rash, sores, pain and swelling, muscle aches, and nausea and vomiting

Daily Mirror

How Plants Trick Some Bugs Into Fighting For Them

These stealthy survival tactics could teach us how to curb the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture — but researchers must learn how seemingly helpless flora deploy this masterful strategy.

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Water bottle health warning as experts say they may have more bacteria than a toilet seat

Advice has been given over the consequences of continuously sipping and refilling without washing your bottle properly between uses

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What is the maximum number of biological parents an organism can have?

Most organisms have two parents, but not all. Could an individual have three parents, or even more?

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Hot tub warning over dangerous bacteria that could cause rashes, infections and diarrhoea

Hygiene experts have said that bacteria thrive in warm water bubbling in hot tubs and pose potential health risks

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Water bottle health warning issued as experts warn they could contain more bacteria than toilet seat

Experts have given people some top tips on the risks and on best practices for washing and storing bottles to minimise the hazards

Nottingham Post

Urgent health warning to anyone with a hot tub this summer over deadly bacterial disease

Warnings have been issued about the health risks associated with hot tubs, including the presence of harmful bacteria like legionella, ahead of a hot summer. It's important to minimize the risk of infection through proper maintenance

Daily Mirror

'I’m a nutritionist - this is what to eat to help keep hay fever at bay'

How oily fish, pumpkins seeds, strawberries, tomatoes and more can all give your immune system a much needed boost at this time of year

Daily Mirror

Dirty tea towels are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria – here's how to clean them properly

Kitchens can harbour all sorts of germs and bacteria. These can arrive via humans, pets, uncooked food or even plants, meaning that a high proportion of foodborne infections are acquired directly within the home.

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Hot tub owners issued grim warning over rash that looks like chicken pox

Hygiene experts have warned hot tub owners of potential health problems linked to the relaxing spa experience, causing issues like rashes, infections and diarrhoea.

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Refillable water bottles contain more bacteria than a toilet seat doctor warns

Brits are being urged to regularly wash their refillable bottles to avoid harmful bacteria

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You have to clean this first if you want a truly hygienic kitchen – professional cleaners warn

Professional cleaners explain what to clean first in a kitchen to keep your workspace hygienic and your food safe, as well as how to clean your kitchen properly

Daily Record

Grim reason you always wash water bottle as doctor warns of flu-like symptoms

While using a reusable water bottle has so many benefits, including for the environment and your own health, not washing it regularly can actually harm you.

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Here’s what happens if you don’t wash your water bottle often enough

Every time you drink you’re transferring bacteria from your mouth, which can then multiply in the container

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Five ways to know if a river is polluted – and whether it's safe to go in the water

England’s rivers are in a mess. Just 14% are in good ecological condition – and that’s just the ones that are regularly assessed.

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Internet of microbiota: could synthetic probiotics help prevent our natural bacteria from going astray?

Animals use chemical substances called pheromones to communicate with each other and attract mates, mark territory, and signal danger. Plants release volatile organic compounds to attract pollinators and repel predators. Communication using molecules, known as “molecular communication”, is also useful to humans, albeit in a way that goes unnoticed by…

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Hope for endometriosis suffers as possible cure for excruciating condition discovered

Scientists in Japan think they may have hit a breakthrough in finding a cause for endometriosis - a painful and debilitating condition suffered by millions of women

The Guardian - UK

UK supermarket supplier’s chickens given antibiotics critical for humans

Investigation of meat sourced by Polish firm that sells frozen poultry to Lidl, Asda and Iceland raises superbug concerns

Tribune News Service

AI could change the future of yogurt — and turn Danone around

Making the yogurt of the future requires a cast of 21st-century helpers: machine learning, gut science and even a mysterious artificial stomach.

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Raw milk: the ultimate dairy product is back – but is it safe?

Tom Parker Bowles has spoken out in favour of unpasteurised milk, along with much of TikTok. The only problem is all that bacteria ...

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How many children are there in the world? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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