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Do mosquitoes always bite you but leave everyone else alone? Scientists say these hidden body signals could be the reason why your are targeted

Mosquito bite reasons explained: Mosquitoes are not randomly selecting their targets for bites. They detect signals like carbon dioxide and body heat from humans. Unique skin scents, influenced by bacteria and genetics, also play a significant role. These factors combine to make certain individuals more appealing to mosquitoes.

The Economic Times

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same

The Independent UK

Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones

Researchers decoded how bacteria naturally produce multiple anti-cancer drug variants, a Nature Communications finding that could accelerate development of improved cancer therapies.

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The 5-Minute Daily Skincare Routine Every Indian Man Needs for Cleaner, Healthier Skin

Start with your skin type, not someone else's shelfThe average Indian man's skincare routine is a borrowed one. Either it came from a foreign brand's marketing campaign built for a drier, colder climate, or it's nothing at all, just water and whatever soap is in the bathroom. Neither works for…

Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and it has nothing to do with 'sweet blood'

Mosquitoes are attracted to a unique blend of human body odors. This personal scent is determined by skin bacteria and sweat composition. Body heat and exhaled carbon dioxide also signal a potential meal. Alcohol consumption and darker clothing can increase mosquito bites. Understanding these factors helps in developing better mosquito…

The Economic Times

Nara Organics Formula Recall: Infant Botulism Cases Rise to 4, FDA Confirms Pathogen in Open Can

Nara Organics infant formula botulism cases have risen to 4. FDA confirmed the bacteria in an open can. Parents should discard the product immediately.

Indian Men Are Finally Taking Skincare Seriously, Here Is Where to Start Your Routine

The Soap Bar Was Never EnoughThe average bar soap has a pH between 9 and 11. Human skin sits at around 4.5 to 5.5. Every time a man washes his face with a body soap, he strips the acid mantle, the skin's first line of defence against bacteria and moisture…

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How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

Step aside Reflecting Pool algae bloom — ‘pistachio tide’ is killing hundreds of fish in Baltimore harbor

Step aside Reflecting Pool algae bloom — ‘pistachio tide’ is killing hundreds of fish in Baltimore harbor

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor had three fish kills last year, all within a few weeks of each other

The Independent UK

Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat

Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat

Officials say climate crisis ‘worsening our exposure’ to bacteria as at least 28 people sickened in Manhattan

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Mark Zuckerberg Faces Outrage After Deadly Bacteria Found in Water Systems Near $800 Million Data Centre

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Outrage After Deadly Bacteria Found in Water Systems Near $800 Million Data Centre

Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne, Wyoming, faces criticism after rare bacteria were found in wastewater, leading to new environmental regulations and concerns over AI infrastructure impacts.

International Business Times UK

Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

Florida group home sued after resident allegedly contracts ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, a 34-year-old who lived in the All About Living Inc. group home, lost two of his fingers from necrotizing fasciitis, the lawsuit states

The Independent UK

6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

6 Oral Hygiene Mistakes Most Indians Make That Cause Tooth Decay and Early Tooth Loss

Brushing Hard Enough to Feel ItThe assumption is that pressure means clean. It doesn't. Aggressive brushing strips enamel, the hard outer layer that does not grow back, and pushes the gum line upward, exposing the softer root surface beneath. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology tracked…

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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8 Things Your Dentist Can Diagnose About Your Overall Health From Your Mouth and Teeth

Your Gums Are Bleeding, and It May Not Be About BrushingPersistent bleeding gums are the most misread signal in the dental chair. Most patients blame aggressive brushing. Dentists look further. Chronic gum bleeding is a classic early marker of gum disease, but it also shows up in vitamin C deficiency,…

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Detected in Long Island and Hamptons Waters as Officials Issue Summer Health Warnings

Vibrio vulnificus detected in Hamptons-area waters. Officials issued an advisory. Learn who is at risk and what precautions to take this summer.

The Bacteria Behind the Latest Shampoo Recall Can Survive Products Designed to Kill Germs

A popular shampoo has been recalled after tests found contamination with a bacterium known for surviving in personal care products. Health officials urge consumers to stop using affected bottles and check if their shampoo is included in the recall.

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Kao USA recalls Oribe shampoo after bacteria is detected

Manufacturer Kao USA has voluntarily recalled selected Oribe shampoo products in the US and Canada after pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria was detected. The recall targets the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz, with Kao USA warning that those “manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26,…

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How to Protect Your Skin From Hidden Monsoon Infections

The rain may bring cooler weather, greener landscapes, and relief from the summer heat but it also brings a hidden danger that many people overlook. If you've ever noticed itchy rashes, peeling skin, red patches, or painful bumps during the rainy season, you're not alone. The real culprit isn't just…

The Conversation

Largest study yet reveals which cancers have their own microbiomes

For decades, cancer has been thought of as a purely human disease – rogue cells multiplying out of control, with no room for anything else in the picture. But a growing body of research suggests that isn’t quite right. Some tumours, it turns out, come with company: communities of bacteria,…

Scientists find new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The study involving Pompeu Fabra University identifies a mechanism to strip bacteria of protection in the lab, opening new ways to fight antibiotic resistance.

International Business Times UK

Oribe Shampoo Recall 2026: Check Your $52 Bottle for These Bacteria-Prone Lot Codes

Kao USA recalled Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo over bacteria. Check your bottle's YR lot code now and see why premium price didn't buy safety.

The Independent UK

Publix recalls frozen blueberries in several states after 12 people fall ill from E. coli

The blueberries may be contaminated with E. coli, bacteria that can make people sick with severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting

The Conversation

Stored water can develop slimy bacterial films: nanotechnology may be a solution

When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It’s made up of bacteria that make the water unsafe to drink. Slimy biofilms are harder to kill with ordinary disinfectants…

The Economic Times

Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in US: What is this deadly bacterial infection, what are the symptoms and how can you protect yourself?

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in US: New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with 18 confirmed cases. The source is believed to be a contaminated cooling tower, not the public water supply. Residents in affected ZIP codes are urged to monitor for…

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