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Millions of Brits skipping these basic winter hygiene tips - even as flu cases soar

A new study highlights widespread neglect of basic hygiene practices among Brits

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What’s the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant? Quite significant, actually

When summer hits, the combination of heat and activity often result in increased sweating. Sweat is great – it’s our personal evaporative cooling system. Most of us will sweat out at least half a litre each day, and that’s before any intense exercise.

The Conversation

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it – by a microbiologist

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family meals, raw poultry, packed fridges and buffet food all increase the chances of contamination.

The Conversation

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How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better

When babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows that a baby’s gut health plays a key role in comfort, digestion and overall sleep quality. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome may help babies sleep better, which can bring much-needed relief to exhausted parents.

The Conversation

‘Oysters are a risk, as is raw meat’: why you get food poisoning – and how to avoid it

Several kinds of bacteria can give you an upset stomach. Here is how to steer clear of the worst offenders, and what to do if they do make it through

The Guardian - UK

This is the one place you're forgetting to clean before Christmas – and it's probably teeming with germs

The small surfaces hiding big germs...

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How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation

Like a mood ring, clothing could let future space travelers know when they've been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation.

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Why Food Poisoning Cases Spike in Hot Months: The Shocking Science of Bacterial Growth in Heat

Learn why food poisoning causes spike in hot months due to bacterial growth heat. Explore science, symptoms, and prevention for safe summer eating.

Medical Daily

What's Causing Your Bad Breath? How Halitosis Links to Gut Health, Sinus, and Dental Issues

Persistent bad breath can signal dental issues, sinus infections, or gut health symptoms. Learn what causes chronic halitosis and how to identify the true source.

Medical Daily

Can you wear the same pair of socks more than once?

It’s pretty normal to wear the same pair of jeans, a jumper or even a t-shirt more than once. But what about your socks?

The Conversation

Telling people to use antibiotics responsibly isn’t enough. What will work instead

Antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050, making it one of the most pressing global health challenges of this century. In 2021, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance.

The Conversation

12 Salad Mixes That Fail to Last Until Dinner

Bagged salad mixes are the ultimate weeknight convenience. However, many shoppers find that their salad turns into a slimy, wilted mess before they even open the bag. Not all salad kits are created equal. Certain ingredients and mix-ins degrade much faster than others. These specific components release moisture or bacteria…

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9 Everyday Foods That May Carry Contamination You Didn’t Expect

Consumers are typically wary of obvious hazards like undercooked meat or spoiled dairy. However, many everyday groceries carry entirely unexpected contamination. These threats come from agricultural practices, processing methods, and even the packaging itself. Recognizing these hidden risks allows shoppers to take better preventative measures in the kitchen. Vigilance is…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Could future astronauts build houses on Mars with bacteria?

Would you like to live in a house on Mars made with Earth bacteria and Martian rocks?

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Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and hours after eating those sweets?

Clever Dude

The One Hygiene Habit Most Guys Skip Too Often

As teenagers, many men struggle to figure out their hygiene routines. It can be hard, and hormones make you… smell. However, many guys don’t ever quite figure it out. It’s not about expensive grooming products or complicated routines. You just need to be consistent with the basics. Neglecting even a single…

International Business Times UK

'Salmonella Sussex': Meghan Markle's Rings Spark Backlash Over Raw Turkey Hygiene Fears

Meghan Markle faced a viral hygiene backlash after sharing a Thanksgiving cooking video where she seasoned a raw turkey while wearing rings and bracelets.

The Independent UK

Experts clarify the clothes you should probably wash before wearing

Germs and bacteria have been found to live on clothes for days or weeks, experts say

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EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears

Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims

Medical Daily

Constant Bloating After Every Meal? Doctors Reveal the Real Bloated Stomach Causes

Persistent bloating after meals may signal hidden digestive issues. Learn the common causes, related disorders, and when to seek medical help to manage constant bloating.

The Independent UK

Why experts warn you shouldn’t leave out that Thanksgiving buffet for too long

Dangerous bacteria can grow on food left out at room temperature

International Business Times

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall Expands After Botulism Bacteria Found in Labs

ByHeart expands its infant formula recall after tests detect botulism-causing bacteria linked to illnesses in dozens of babies.

Euronews

Common chemicals could be toxic for gut health, study finds. Here are the top culprits

UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful.

The Conversation

From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health

Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign is a bid to double the UK’s intake of beans, legumes and pulses by 2028.

The Independent UK

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated

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