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One easy way to fight the evolution of antibiotic resistance: Hand washing

It's well known that good hand hygiene can prevent illness. But can it thwart the development of bacterial resistance as well?

Fortune · Feb 28, 2023

How officials cracked case of eyedrops that blinded people: 'A public health victory'

An infection that's usually easy to treat with common antibiotic eyedrops "has become an infection that can be deadly and has pretty much no treatment except one IV antibiotic,” one expert said.

Fortune · Feb 28, 2023

Cleaning guru shares grim mistake people make with their sponges after each use

Cleaning experts from Zoflora have shared their top tips for keeping your home clean and fresh and they warn there's one breeding ground for bacteria many people may forget to tackle

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Cleaning expert's 25p trick to get microwave looking good as new - without any scrubbing

Cleaning experts from Zoflora have shared their top tips for keeping your home fresh and clean with the Mirror, including a cheap hack to banish grease and grime from the microwave

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Swimming pools v wild swimming – a germs expert on which is worse

Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve stress and elevate our endorphins. This creates a sense of wellbeing as well as burning calories…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023

Stomach bug hits Chaiyaphum schools

CHAIYAPHUM: Lab test results showed norovirus and E.Coli bacteria caused the illness that sent more than 300 students and teachers from four schools in this northeastern province to hospitals this week with diarrhoea and vomiting.

Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023

Bovine trichomoniasis vaccine solution near for infertility-causing cattle STI

Each year up to 15 per cent of a cattle herd can be lost due to a sexually transmitted bacteria that causes abortion and infertility, but researchers are now close to a vaccine.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Dentist shares how many germs live on your teeth - and why braces increase risk

Dentists always tell you just how important it is to brush your teeth well - but if you did not believe them you certainly should after learning just how many germs are inside your mouth

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023

UK beach 'do not swim' warning for entire year after bacteria spike in water

Faecal matter has been discovered at St Mary's Bay and swimmers are now being told not to enter waters due to safety concerns for the whole of 2023.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023