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Death toll rises from bacterial infection linked to recalled eye drops

Two more fatalities as Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in 16 states

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Gut feelings: why drugs that nurture your microbes could be the future of mental health

Scientists know our gut influences our brain. So psychobiotic drugs that shift the composition of microbes in the gut may be able to help treat disorders such as anxiety and depression

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

How often you should buy new toilet brushes, sheets, toothbrushes and pans

Experts say cleaning isn't enough, after a certain amount of time some items need to be binned and replaced

Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023

Water mistake that could make your IBS worse, according to expert

Your simple every day habits could be making your IBS flare up without you even realising - even your morning cuppa might be the culprit behind your bloated stomach

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Keep taking the crapsules: how I became a faecal transplant donor

Faecal transplants might help treat illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. And one day it could be as simple as taking a pill made from a stranger’s poo. Our writer volunteers a sample

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

How did millions of fish die gasping in the Darling – after three years of rain?

Millions of dead fish float on the surface of the river. Native bony herring and introduced young carp, as well as a few mature Murray cod and golden perch. History is repeating on the Darling River at Menindee. This new fish kill is even worse than the enormous 2018–2019 fish…

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

Surprising newfound ocean bacteria could aid search for alien life

A newfound, highly adaptable bacterium shows the kind of diverse life to look for on Europa or Enceladus, astronomers say.

Space · Mar 19, 2023

Research suggests how to boost growth of beneficial bacterial species in human gut

Understanding the factors that promote the growth of beneficial bacterial species known as "good" bacteria in the gut may enable medical interventions that promote gut and overall human health. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 19, 2023

Chew slowly, keep moving and eat 30 plants a week: 12 rules for gut health

What to eat, when, how to do it properly – and what to avoid. Experts lay out the food habits that will make a real difference to your health

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria

Contamination may have killed one person and injured others, some of whom had eyes removed

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023