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8 Things You Must Never Put on a Burn, and What Indian Kitchens Get Wrong About Wound Care

Why the First Ten Minutes Decide EverythingA burn injury does its worst damage in the minutes after contact. The skin continues to cook from retained heat even after the source is gone, a process called progressive dermal ischaemia, documented in burn medicine since the 1970s. The only intervention that interrupts…

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Federal Money Moves Toward a Last Resort Antibiotic for Children as an FDA Decision Approaches in February

BARDA exercised a $36.9 million cefiderocol option under a contract that also funds a pediatric expansion now under FDA review.

Medical Daily

Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others

If you’ve ever had to prepare a meal for a picky eater, you know it’s not easy. They may not like certain flavors or textures, and there are often foods you have to avoid altogether.

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Kentucky man sips his Burger King sweet tea and then looks down. That’s when he notices the blob of orange: ‘Call them ‘slugs’

“You got that BK Kombucha.”

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Clorox Recalls 6.3 Million Bottles of Mistolin and Lestoil Cleaners Over Bacteria Risk to Vulnerable Users

Clorox recalled 6.3 million scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners in Puerto Rico and the USVI over Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

Medical Daily

How to clean dirty shoes at home: Use these 3 easy household ingredients to remove stains, marks and bad smell

Transform your shoe care routine using everyday household items. Baking soda serves as a powerhouse for eliminating stains and neutralizing foul odors. White vinegar shines in removing dirt and bacteria, refreshing the insides of your shoes. For scuffed white soles or yellowing, plain white toothpaste works wonders. Remember to test…

The Economic Times

One Drainage Bag Ran Yellow and the Other Turned Deep Purple in the Same Patient

A man had two urinary drainage systems. One ran normal yellow, the other bright purple, in a case that explains what causes the color change.

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In 2017, Louisiana helped repair septic systems threatening the Amite River. 7 years later, 805 systems were fixed and 46.9 miles were removed from the bacteria list

Significant strides in water quality have stemmed from proactive home septic system inspections and educational initiatives. The Amite River now aligns with primary contact recreation standards, a remarkable turnaround following years of pollution. Capital RC&D has carried out extensive inspections and repairs, resulting in reduced bacteria levels and the delisting…

The Economic Times

Brazilian meat, antibiotics and superbugs: what you need to know

From 3 September 2026, Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal products will no longer be authorised for import into the European Union (EU) or Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales will continue accepting them during a separate UK assessment. The split concerns how antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are used…

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Is Anything Safe to Eat? Navigating Modern Recalls and Protecting Your Plate

Opening your news feed or checking social media often feels like a nonstop barrage of alarming food safety issues. Headlines highlight contaminated lettuce, recalled soft cheeses, and widespread bacterial outbreaks across multiple states at an alarming frequency. This constant stream of bad news leaves everyday consumers wondering if any item…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Are petting zoos safe?

A three-year-old girl has died from a rare illness after visiting a petting zoo in Victoria. She had developed brain damage and kidney failure after spending weeks in intensive care.

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Child's death after petting zoo trip sparks warning

A family has spoken of their "living nightmare" after their little girl died from a rare infection commonly found in farm animals.

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Air Kept Filling an 18 Year Old Woman's Skull and Her Doctors Could Not Find a Hole

Serial CT scans showed gas spreading through a young woman's brain with no skull fracture. The source turned out to be the bacteria themselves.

Medical Daily

Government Buys $37 Million of a Last Resort Antibiotic as Hard to Treat Hospital Infections Persist

BARDA exercised a $36.9 million option for cefiderocol, an antibiotic reserved for drug-resistant infections and possible biothreat pathogens.

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Ancient fossil from China reveals animal-microbe partnerships dating back 550 million years

We often think of microbes as organisms that live around us, like the salmonella bacteria and flu viruses that cause illness. But some of our most intimate relationships are actually with the microbes living inside of us.

The Economic Times

In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbit

NASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, zipped around Earth’s magnetic poles, subjecting dried bacterial spores to intense radiation over several months. While initial germination and growth were…

Times Life

4 Ancient Ayurvedic Morning Habits That Improve Digestion Better Than Supplements

Why Agni, Not Acid, Is the Real MetricAyurvedic medicine does not treat digestion as a chemical process to be corrected with pills. It treats it as a fire, agni, that must be maintained at the right intensity. Too weak, and food ferments rather than digests. Too strong, and inflammation follows.…

The Economic Times

In 2012, Arizona listed Miller Creek as impaired by E. coli from human waste. 8 years later, Prescott groups built a public restroom, cutting E. coli levels by 13%

Miller Creek in Prescott, Arizona, was placed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list in 2012 because of E. coli contamination associated with human waste. Investigations found evidence of human-originating bacteria in samples collected from the creek, while the lack of public restrooms was identified as a potential contributor…

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In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHB

Researchers have developed a method to convert orange peel waste into plastic. This process extracts sugar from peels, which then feeds bacteria. These bacteria produce polyhydroxybutyrate, a biodegradable plastic material. This innovation offers a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. It could significantly reduce landfill waste and aid the plastic…

Medical Daily

The Amoeba Behind a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection Is Often Hiding Live Bacteria Inside Itself

Acanthamoeba can blind contact lens wearers. Screening keeps finding live bacteria inside them, and a rat study suggests the passengers matter.

Medical Daily

Live Legionella Turned Up in 59 of the 183 New York Cooling Towers Tested During a Cluster That Killed Seven

New York City tested 183 cooling towers during its Upper East Side Legionnaires' cluster. Live Legionella was found in 59 of them.

The Economic Times

In 1995, North Dakota's Richland County SCD began monitoring Antelope Creek for bacteria. 10 years later, a watershed project tackled septic, livestock and farm sources to cut bacteria

Antelope Creek and Wild Rice River saw reduced bacteria levels after conservation efforts. Best management practices addressed animal feeding operations and failing septic systems. These efforts included septic repairs, well decommissioning, and livestock facilities. Water quality data showed declining bacteria trends over two decades. This indicates progress toward restoring recreational…

The Economic Times

In 2006, Virginia flagged the Rapidan River for failing swimming standards. 18 years later, DEQ removed it from the impaired list after BMPs restored water quality

Rapidan River water quality in Virginia has finally turned a corner after nearly two decades of concern. A section once flagged for failing swimming standards is now off the state’s impaired-waters list. Virginia DEQ made the change after monitoring showed bacteria levels had improved. Years of best management practices helped…

The Independent UK

2,000 pounds of pet food recalled over salmonella and listeria fears

Northwest Naturals of Portland, Oregon has issued a voluntary recall for select lots of its frozen raw pet food products due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include 53 cases of 2-pound bags of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe for cats (Lot B-5, UPC 087316384956)…

The Conversation

How does ‘Salmonella’ contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread

Does it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you enjoy, this deadly bacterium can be found almost everywhere.

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