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“Healthy” Doesn’t Mean Safe: 9 Grocery Habits That Quietly Raise Your Food Poisoning Odds

You wash your hands. You cook your chicken thoroughly. You think you’re safe. But the path to food poisoning often starts way before you enter the kitchen—it starts in the grocery aisle. We tend to trust that if it’s on the shelf, it’s safe. That is a dangerous assumption. The…

Budget and the Bees

Could postbiotics become the most powerful ‘biotic’ yet? Here’s what the experts say about the gut health supplements

You can now purchase postbiotics in supplement form and some studies look promising, but do they actually benefit gut health?

The Independent UK

Wash well – and don’t forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay clean

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10 Bathroom Products Experts Say You Should Throw Out Immediately

We treat our bathroom cabinets like time capsules. We hold onto products “just in case,” accumulating half-empty bottles and tools we haven’t used in years. But the bathroom—warm, damp, and humid—is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

Budget and the Bees

3 Ways to Detox Your Cleaning Routine for the New Year – Sustainable Swaps Approved by Cleaning Experts

Leave harsh chemicals, bacteria-ridden sponges, and excessive plastic in 2025

Homes & Gardens

If you get lost in the bush, can you really survive by drinking your own pee?

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has built a global reputation through his often unconventional and sometimes extreme survival feats to stay hydrated.

The Conversation

Is Seafood Becoming Less Safe to Eat?

If your feed makes it feel like seafood is riskier every month, you’re not alone. Between recalls, “do not eat” alerts, and scary headlines about bacteria, it’s easy to wonder if seafood becoming less safe is the new normal. The truth is that seafood is still a healthy, budget-friendly protein…

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'Stop and re-check everything': Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms

Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential uses in biotechnology and medicine.

LiveScience

8 Everyday Foods That Can Turn Toxic When Reheated

Leftovers are a lifesaver on busy days, but not all foods are meant for a second spin in the microwave. While reheating can be convenient, it can also be risky if you’re not careful. Certain foods undergo chemical changes or harbor bacteria that thrive when reheated improperly. The result? Upset…

Clever Dude

5 Natural Ways to Remove Pet Odour from Your Home

Sharing the home with pets means endless cuddles, wagging tails and joyful company but it also means dealing with lingering smells. Whether it is a wet dog after a walk trapped in carpets, pet odour is a challenge for many homes. Removing unwanted smells does not require harsh chemicals or…

Times Pets

How displacement reshapes refugees’ gut health

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health.

The Conversation

Can taking a probiotic help with mood and immunity as well as gut health? And which type should you take?

Probiotics are hailed at gut-boosting must-haves, but should you be taking them every day?

The Independent UK

Eating this kind of food could be aging your skin

The skin – our largest organ – helps to protect us from harmful bacteria

The Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

‘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

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Ideal Home

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...

Space

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.

Medical Daily

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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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