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How to steam clean a mattress to get rid of dust mites, bed bugs and more

Learn how to steam clean your mattress like a professional and get rid of dust mites, bed bugs, bacteria and stains.

Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms

Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms

Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, providing hope to patients who continue to suffer from the bacterial infection even after receiving antibiotic treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Purple bacteria could be key to finding extraterrestrial life on exoplanets

Purple bacteria could be key to finding extraterrestrial life on exoplanets

On many exoplanets, the best clue that life is present may be a purple hue. New research into some of Earth's most extreme bacteria explains why.

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'Vampire' bacteria thirst for human blood — and cause deadly infections as they feed

Several bacteria that can cause deadly bloodstream infections in humans are attracted to an amino acid in our blood, scientists have discovered.

Sorry, little green men: Alien life might actually be purple

The search for alien life can now include purple bacteria, thanks to a new catalog of chemical makeup of the lavender-hued organisms.

Borderlands 3 community scores a big win for science: 'These players have helped trace the evolutionary relationships of more than a million different kinds of bacteria that live in the human gut'

Launched in 2020, the Borderlands Science project was a major success.

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital.

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Your mouse pad could be harboring hidden grime and bacteria – this is how to clean it

Your mouse pad could be harboring hidden grime and bacteria – this is how to clean it

This easily forgotten dirt trap may be harboring hidden grime and bacteria – to avoid spreading this and keep your mousepad fresh long-term, follow these steps

Homes & Gardens

7 reasons why your mattress and pillow are turning yellow — and how to tell if they're still safe to sleep on

7 reasons why your mattress and pillow are turning yellow — and how to tell if they're still safe to sleep on

Yellow stains on your mattress and pillow are normal, but are they safe to sleep on and how do you get them out? We take a look...

World Health Day 2024: Our healthy future hinges on sustainable antibiotic research

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…

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Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart disease

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.

Gut bacteria can influence obesity in men and women

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.…

Daily Contact With Young Children Increases Pneumonia Risk In Elderly Adults: Study

Daily Contact With Young Children Increases Pneumonia Risk In Elderly Adults: Study

Adults over the age of 60 who have daily contact with children have six times more risk of being colonized with pneumonia-causing bacteria than those without any contact with children.

Bite from toilet rat hospitalizes man in Canada

Bite from toilet rat hospitalizes man in Canada

Doctors believe the man was likely infected with bacteria in the rat's mouth.

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Why are some US food producers using antibiotics in meat again?

Several companies have abandoned commitments to serve antibiotic-free meat, but what does this mean for human health?

Study Identifies Gut Bacteria That Cut Cholesterol Level, Heart Disease Risk

Researchers discovered that certain bacteria species called Oscillibacter can consume cholesterol in the gut and lower the risk of heart disease in individuals.

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.

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"

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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

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

CDC Warns Of Increase In Rare Bacterial Illnesses

CDC warns of rising cases of invasive meningococcal disease in the U.S. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and vaccination recommendations.

Climate change's impact on wine

"Our new research explores how yeasts, bacteria and fungi may be affected by changes in temperature and rainfall"

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