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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Are baths or showers more hygienic? Scientist settles the debate

Showers are more hygienic than baths because continuously changing water washes away germs rather than redistributing bacteria on the body.
Health
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Are baths or showers more hygienic? Scientist settles the debate

Showers are more hygienic than baths because continuously changing water washes away germs rather than redistributing bacteria on the body.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Mountain View 'Super Chlorinates' Contaminated Pipes in Neighborhood Without Safe Drinking Water | KQED

The city hired West Valley Construction Co. to isolate and seal the pipe at both ends, and inject a high concentration of chlorine to decontaminate the pipe for 24 hours starting Monday morning. The chlorine is then flushed out and tested for bacteria twice, 12 hours apart.
Mission District
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Experts Say This Is The 1 Thing You Should Do ASAP Next Time You Use A Public Restroom

Public restrooms can be germy, but toilet seats are not the main concern; airborne particles pose a greater risk.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Astonishing' discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

A new bacteria discovery may improve prevention, detection, and treatment of noma, a fatal childhood disease affecting impoverished children.
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Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it true that having a diverse microbiome stops you from getting sick?

The microbiome influences immunity, but understanding its health effects and manipulation remains incomplete and requires skepticism towards commercial claims.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it true that having a diverse microbiome stops you from getting sick?

The microbiome influences immunity, but understanding its health effects and manipulation remains incomplete and requires skepticism towards commercial claims.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is as important as your teeth': are you skipping this key part of mouth hygiene?

Cleaning the tongue is as essential as brushing and flossing for maintaining oral health.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Store-Bought Kimchi Is Generally Still Safe To Eat After Its Best-By Date - Tasting Table

Fermentation preserves food by promoting helpful bacteria that prevent spoilage, making kimchi safe to eat even after its best-by date.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

'Treasure trove' of antiviral proteins could inspire powerful molecular tools

Bacteria possess a vast array of antiviral proteins, identified through machine-learning algorithms, which could lead to innovative biotechnologies.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Grim reason you should NEVER use shampoo and conditioner from hotels

'Never ever use these three things in a hotel room,' she warned in a video. Her first tip was to avoid using the 'wall-mounted refillable containers with soap and shampoo' now commonly found in hotel bathrooms.
Berlin
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's some new dirt on a source of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with drought contributing to this rise in resistance and impacting human health.
Gadgets
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Why your dishwasher smells and the 2-minute fix that actually works - Silicon Canals

Dishwasher odors usually come from bacteria-degrading trapped food in filters and can be eliminated with a simple two-minute cleaning fix.
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fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

The One Thing You Should Never Do In A Public Restroom, According To A Germ Expert

As a result of [there not being a lid], there's that plume that comes from the toilet that ends up on the seat, and no matter where you go, you're always going to find that about 50% of the [public restroom] toilet seats at any given time are going to have some kind of poo germs on them in the range of hundreds [of particles].
Public health
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Cooking
fromMail Online
1 year ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
Cooking
fromMail Online
1 year ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
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fromMail Online
9 months ago

Doctor pinpoints the washing machine setting needed to 'kill bugs'

Dr van Tulleken stated that some people are wearing clothes that are crawling with microscopic nasties, indicating the importance of proper washing techniques.
Health
Travel
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Scientists warn this item is 40 TIMES filthier than a public toilet

Suitcase wheels contain significantly more bacteria than toilet seats, posing health risks to travelers.
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Cars
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

This thing you touch every day is filthier than your toilet - but you probably never clean it

The steering wheel is the dirtiest part of a car, often more contaminated than expected.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
11 months ago

The Gross Reason You Shouldn't Wash Your Hands in Airplane Bathrooms

Airplane toilets may be cleaned, but handwashing in onboard bathrooms is advised against due to bacterial contamination.
OMG science
fromNature
1 year ago

Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic a first

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 year ago

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria

A new electrically conductive bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, has been discovered in Oregon, named after the local Native American tribe.
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