#bacteria
#bacteria

Public health

Is your home a health hazard? 15 surprisingly filthy everyday items, from taps to toothbrushes

Coronavirus

Doctor issues warning over 'pink slime' found in bathrooms

'Pink slime' in bathrooms is a bacteria that can pose severe health risks, especially to immunocompromised individuals.

5 days ago

Public health

Shocking truth behind doctor's warning about kissing a dead person

Public health

Is your home a health hazard? 15 surprisingly filthy everyday items, from taps to toothbrushes

Coronavirus

Doctor issues warning over 'pink slime' found in bathrooms

'Pink slime' in bathrooms is a bacteria that can pose severe health risks, especially to immunocompromised individuals.

more#health

Places You Might Not Think To Clean In Your Kitchen (But Definitely Should) - Tasting Table

Cleaning experts emphasize that faucet bases are often overlooked yet are breeding grounds for mold, grime, and biofilm. Regular cleaning can prevent this buildup.

Cooking

#food-safety

Food & drink

Why You Shouldn't Wash Apples As Soon As You Get Home - Tasting Table

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

Food & drink

Even Alcoholic Drinks Aren't Immune To Food Poisoning. Here's Why - Tasting Table

Cooking

How to Grill Meat SafelyAccording to Science

SF food

Nine ways to avoid food poisoning: microbiologists' tips for safe, healthy eating

Cooking

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5Â°C.

Everyday cooking

The Hidden Danger Of Storing Leftovers In Aluminum Foil - Tasting Table

Food & drink

Why You Shouldn't Wash Apples As Soon As You Get Home - Tasting Table

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

Food & drink

Even Alcoholic Drinks Aren't Immune To Food Poisoning. Here's Why - Tasting Table

Cooking

How to Grill Meat SafelyAccording to Science

SF food

Nine ways to avoid food poisoning: microbiologists' tips for safe, healthy eating

Cooking

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5Â°C.

Everyday cooking

The Hidden Danger Of Storing Leftovers In Aluminum Foil - Tasting Table

more#food-safety

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

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.

Relationships

You be the judge: my mum says our family should share towels, but I think it's gross. Am I right to protest?

Towels should be for personal use only to maintain hygiene standards.

#hygiene

fromTravel + Leisure

Travel

Your Suitcase Is 58 Times Dirtier Than a Public Toilet Seat, Study Finds-and Here's the Dirtiest Spot

Travel

The common travel item that's 58 times dirtier than toilet seats

Cars

Urgent warning to drivers - essential car item is RIDDLED with germs

Pets

This common household item could be 75x dirtier than your toilet seat

Pets

Cuddly toys harbour TWICE as many germs as average toilet seat

fromTravel + Leisure

Travel

Your Suitcase Is 58 Times Dirtier Than a Public Toilet Seat, Study Finds-and Here's the Dirtiest Spot

Travel

The common travel item that's 58 times dirtier than toilet seats

Cars

Urgent warning to drivers - essential car item is RIDDLED with germs

Pets

This common household item could be 75x dirtier than your toilet seat

Pets

Cuddly toys harbour TWICE as many germs as average toilet seat

Science

Why your microbiome may matter more than DNA for your lifelong health

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromNatural Health News

7 months ago

Alternative medicine

New Study Illustrates Coffee's Unique Influence On Your Gut

fromBig Think

3 weeks ago

Science

Why your microbiome may matter more than DNA for your lifelong health

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromNatural Health News

7 months ago

Alternative medicine

New Study Illustrates Coffee's Unique Influence On Your Gut

more#microbiome

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.

Cars

fromNew York Post

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

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.

fromNature

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

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.

#microbiology

fromWIRED

OMG science

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

fromenglish.elpais.com

8 months ago

OMG science

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

fromWIRED

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.

fromenglish.elpais.com

8 months ago

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

more#microbiology

#health-risks

Environment

Shoes on at home or shoes off? If you care about your health, it's a no-brainer | Polly Hudson

Environment

Expert reveals why you should NEVER wear shoes in the house...

Environment

Shoes on at home or shoes off? If you care about your health, it's a no-brainer | Polly Hudson

Environment

Expert reveals why you should NEVER wear shoes in the house...

more#health-risks

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Woolite recalls 16K bottles of laundry detergent due to bacteria risk

Woolite is recalling over 16,000 bottles of laundry detergent due to bacterial contamination concerns.

Mental health

fromCbsnews

How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health

Good oral hygiene may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed to establish a direct connection.

Gadgets

fromBuzzFeed

35 Products You'll Be So Surprised Work So Well For How Little They Cost

Innovative humidifier cleaner effectively combats mold and odor for up to 30 days.

How Thunderstorms Caused Milk To Spoil Until The 19th Century - Tasting Table

Thunderstorms can spoil milk due to bacteria thriving in their warm and wet conditions, as historically noted by dairy workers.

Public health

Scientist reveals the DISGUSTING you're making with your toothbrush

Storing your toothbrush near the toilet exposes it to harmful bacteria and viruses.

Coronavirus

Truth about what happens if you don't close lid when you flush toilet

Flushing toilets can aerosolize harmful bacteria into the air, increasing health risks.

fromBuzzFeed

36 Products That'll Make Your Home Feel 5-Star-Hotel Clean

A mattress vacuum with UV light and HEPA filter effectively reduces dust mites and bacteria for allergy sufferers.