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Kitchen Safety: Stop Washing Your Chicken (It Spreads Bacteria Everywhere)

It is a habit passed down through generations of home cooks. You take the raw chicken out of the package and rinse it in the sink before seasoning. It feels like you are cleaning the meat, washing away the slime and germs.

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This every day shower essential is dirtier than your toilet – here’s how to keep it clean

You’ll be surprised by how dirty this bathroom essential really is…

Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial…

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How Minor Infections in Cats Turn into Serious Lifelong Issues

In cats minor infections are not minor at all. A small eye discharge, mild sneezing or a tiny wound looks harmless but could lead to something serious. Because cats instinctively mask pain, infections quietly worsen before owners realize something is wrong. Ignoring these early signs allow bacteria, viruses or fungi…

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9 Winter Pruning Cuts That Invite Disease in Spring

Winter pruning can feel like a secret art—your hands in the chill air, shears in motion, imagining the perfect shape of your trees and shrubs. But here’s the catch: one wrong snip can turn your cozy garden into a hotbed for disease when the warmth returns. Plants may look dormant,…

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Foods the British Royal Family Avoids and the Reasons Behind It

The British Royal Family has strict rules when it comes to food as well. Their food habits are mindful, balanced and disciplined. Over the years, royal chefs have revealed certain everyday foods that are avoided by the Royal family to stay healthy, decorum and support sustainable living. Shellfish

Shellfish can…

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USDA Recalls Chicken Sold in 7 States Over Possible Listeria Contamination

The US Department of Agriculture announced a recall of thousands of pounds of chicken products from a Georgia-based company after finding potential listeria contamination.

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Chicken recalled in 7 states over possible Listeria contamination in more than 13,000 pounds of products

The product tested positive for the dangerous bacteria in a test from a third-party lab

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Pimples on the Forehead? These Habits Might Be the Reason

Forehead acne is a common problem many people face. It can be due to many underlying reasons like hormonal imbalance, poor digestion or lifestyle. When one realizes the reason behind these breakouts, it will be much easier to treat them. What Forehead Acne Usually Indicates

Forehead acne can be caused…

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Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.

LiveScience

This is SPARDA: A self-destruct, self-defense system in bacteria that could be a new biotech tool

A bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future biotechnologies.

LiveScience

New Study: The Scary Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

You might think forgetting where you put your keys is just a sign of aging or a symptom of a busy schedule. We have been told for years that cognitive decline largely stems from genetics or lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. However, new research points to an overlooked factor…

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'I'll never use them again!' Bethenny Frankel blames hotel towels for bacterial infection

Bethenny Frankel has blamed hotel towels for contracting a bacterial infection on her face while on holiday, and The Real Housewives of New York City star insists she will "never ever" use hotel towels or sheets again.

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The gut health supplement has a cult following – for a good reason

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Medical Daily

Antibiotics Side Effects and Medication Reactions: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Worry

Learn about common antibiotics side effects and serious medication reactions, what's normal, and when symptoms mean it's time to contact a doctor for help.

The Independent UK

Viruses appear to be getting stronger in space – and scientists don’t know why

Space ‘fundamentally changes’ how viruses and bacteria interact, researchers say

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Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment

"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Warning Signs: Persistent Cough, Night Sweats, and Other Lasting Symptoms

Learn about tuberculosis symptoms like persistent cough, night sweats, fever, and weight loss, how TB spreads, and why long-lasting signs require medical evaluation.

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Why Oral Health Is a Key Indicator of Overall Health

Oral health is often viewed as separate from the rest of the body, but research and clinical experience consistently show that the mouth is deeply connected to overall health.

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Your Home Is Dirtier Than You Think: 10 Items You Need to Replace Now

You probably pride yourself on keeping a clean house. You scrub the counters, bleach the bathrooms, and vacuum the floors. However, cleanliness is not just about what looks shiny. It is about what is lurking on the surfaces you touch every single day.

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Stop January Garbage Can Smells with This Easy Frozen Lemon Trick Cleaning Pros Swear By

It’s a natural deodorizer and sanitizer that will work hard in the background to combat odors amplified by winter snags

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French gut study explores how microbes influence health over time

France is known for its gastronomy, but what happens after food is eaten may matter just as much to scientists and healthcare professionals. A large-scale study of the French gut microbiome is under way to better understand the link between food, bacteria and long-term health.

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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…

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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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