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Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

A deadly outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe continues to grow

The Independent UK

Canberrans hit waterways ahead forecast cold shift

Canberrans take to the water as bacteria alerts are lifted.

The Canberra Times

Should I worry about my gut microbiome?

It’s often overlooked and left to its own devices, but should you listen to your gut more, or is it listening to you? Here’s what the science says

The Guardian - UK

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Diverse gut microbiomes give better protection against harmful bugs - now we know why

In the last decade, it has become increasingly clear that a gut full of friendly microbes (the microbiome) is vital for our good health. It has also become clear that a healthy microbiome is one with a diverse population of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi). What we haven’t known is why…

The Conversation

‘Toilets With Threatening Auras’: 65 Toilets That Were Complete Menaces To Society

When you come across lavatories like in this Facebook group, it’s unlikely you’d want to spend more than a minute in there. The post ‘Toilets With Threatening Auras’: 65 Toilets That Were Complete Menaces To Society first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Constipation and urinary tract infection among children: What is the relation?

Constipation and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common pediatric health issues that can impact the well-being of children. There is a recognized association between constipation and urinary tract infections in children. Constipation can contribute to UTIs by causing stool retention, leading to pressure on the bladder and urinary tract. This…

The Times of India

Antimicrobial resistance now hits lower-income countries the hardest, but superbugs are a global threat we must all fight

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the World Health Organization’s most urgent health challenges for the next decade. While AMR is a global threat, a tale of two worlds emerges, highlighting the heightened vulnerability of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The Conversation

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Pneumonia risk in elderly patients increases during winter: Preventive measures that can help

Pneumonia is a serious infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Pneumonia can be a serious illness for anyone, but it is especially dangerous for elderly patients.

The Times of India

C-CAMP researchers formulate new novel bio-alternative for controlling Xanthomonas

Researchers at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) have formulated a novel bio-alternative called XanthoControl for the effective management of Xanthomonas spp, a phytopathogenic bacteria.

The Hindu

Two babies infected with rare bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

A Kentucky child is dead and a Missouri infant has brain damage from the same kind of bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year

The Independent UK

Vaccine for superbugs? New shot shows promise in early tests

A new vaccine, so far tested only in mice, broadly activates the immune system against a wide array of bacteria and fungi.

LiveScience

Best ways to preserve food

" A preservation project can also be about more than just the food"

Salon

Should You Wash Chicken Before Cooking It? A Microbiologist Reveals the Shocking Answer

Chicken does contain harmful microorganisms, but washing it prior to cooking doesn’t remove them.

Inverse

Are antibacterial duvets worth it? A sleep editor investigates

The best antibacterial bedding should help you sleep fresh and cool, but it's expensive. I asked sleep experts whether antibacterial duvets are worth the cost.

Homes & Gardens

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Medical Daily

Yogurt For Mental Health? Study Uncovers How Fermented Food May Prevent Depression, Anxiety

A team of researchers has identified how bacteria in fermented foods such as yogurt can help manage stress and prevent depression and anxiety.

LiveScience

'Extremely high' number of pneumonia cases strike kids in Ohio county

Common respiratory viruses and bacteria are likely behind the uptick in pediatric pneumonia in Warren County, Ohio.

Zenger

Black Death’s Legacy: How Plague Altered Human Oral Microbiome And Our Modern Diet

New research suggests the Black Death may have influenced the composition of the human oral microbiome, leading to chronic diseases and dietary shifts.

Ideal Home

This clever hack will keep cut flowers alive for longer – all you need is to treat them to a cheeky tipple, seriously

Is giving your fresh flowers a shot of vodka going to keep them alive for longer? Experts reveal

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The Guardian - UK

Mike Brown obituary

Other lives: Academic pharmacist and pharmaceutical microbiologist who specialised in understanding how bacteria respond to antibiotics

Zenger

Bacteria Carried By Mothers Kills 100,000 Newborns Annually

Group B Streptococcus poses deadly risk, yet rarely tested for in UK

Evening Standard

Denmark and Netherlands report surge in child pneumonia as China battles outbreak

Danish health experts warn spike in bacteria illness is high enough to be considered epidemic

Evening Standard

Gut-friendly Christmas: 6 ways to protect your health

'Tis the season of excess. Louise Pyne reveals the tricks to keep your gut happy without forgoing the festive food and booze

Inverse

Microbiome Study May Have Finally Solved An Enduring Mystery In Gynecology

New study unveils how bacterial vaginosis, a common disruption of the vaginal microbiome, is linked to reproductive health issues.

LiveScience

188 new types of CRISPR revealed by algorithm

Researchers used an algorithm to scour databases of bacterial genomes for never-before-seen CRISPR systems.

The Conversation

Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

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