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What is sick building syndrome? The condition linked to air conditioners

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes

The Independent UK

The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic swept across the Pacific Coast of North America, rapidly turning billions of sea stars from Mexico to Alaska into goo.

The Conversation

Flesh-eating bacteria deaths are rising along the southeastern US coast

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‘Something is off this year’: Experts are stumped at the sudden spike in flesh-eating bacteria deaths

At least five people have died in Florida from a flesh-eating bacterium reported across southern US states

The Independent UK

Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days.

The Conversation

Be warned summer travellers: Airplane loos are full of human faeces

A study found there are “worrying levels” of faeces and dangerous bacteria in toilets when you are travelling

Evening Standard

Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it's not what scientists thought

A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo.

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10 Refrigerated Foods You Should Never Refreeze After Opening

We’ve all been there. You take something out of the freezer, use a little, and then wonder—can I just toss the rest back in? While it might seem harmless, refreezing food after it’s been thawed and opened can lead to serious health risks. Bacteria love the temperature “danger zone” between…

Grocery Coupon Guide

What your pet’s poo can reveal about the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Bagging up and disposing of your pet’s poo is a necessary, albeit unpleasant, part of responsible pet ownership. But a new UK government initiative will be asking people to send them their pets’ poo instead of throwing it away.

The Conversation

2 dead and 58 infected amid bacterial outbreak in NYC

Two people have died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, New York City, and 58 people total have contracted the illness.

LiveScience

Legionnaires' Disease: What You Need to Know About the Illness That Can Cause Brain Fog, Fatigue and Lasting Damage

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water systems and it's more dangerous than many realise. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and long-term complications make early detection critical.

International Business Times UK

5 Billion Starfish Dead and Melting: Bizarre Ocean Plague Traced to Killer Vibrio Bacteria

Scientists identify Vibrio pectenicida bacteria as the cause of sea star wasting disease, which has killed over 5 billion starfish from Alaska to Mexico and triggered a Pacific ecosystem collapse.

International Business Times UK

Silksong fan uses electrons to draw the 'world's smallest Hornet', which is 'about 1/5 the width of a strand of silk', '2 bacteria long', and '8,000 times smaller' than the actual insect

No Skong at the Nintendo Direct, SteamDB pages, and a teeny-tiny hornet.

PC Gamer

Researchers issue ‘early warning’ over antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Homes & Gardens

A professional cleaner says these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you wear shoes in the house

They're a must to mitigate dirt and bacteria

The Independent UK

Urgent warning issued over spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could reach UK

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria found to be spreading rapidly among severely malnourished children in Niger in ‘early warning’ to world

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7 Items Grocery Workers Only Touch With Gloves

Grocery shopping is part of daily life, but most people don’t think about what happens behind the scenes. Grocery workers handle thousands of items every day. Some of these items are so risky or messy that workers only touch them with gloves. This isn’t just about keeping their hands clean.…

The Independent UK

Warning issued for common artificial sweetener that can interfere with cancer treatments

Sucralose changes a person’s gut bacteria but certain supplements may be able to help counteract the effects

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9 Foods Men Over 40 Are Still Eating That Destroy Gut Health

Gut health matters more than most people realize, especially for men over 40. As you age, your digestive system changes. Foods that never bothered you before can start causing problems. Bloating, irregularity, and low energy often trace back to what you eat. Many men keep eating the same foods out…

Space

SpaceX just launched disease-causing bacteria to the International Space Station

SpaceX just launched the Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA — along with an interesting bacterial experiment.

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6 Food Storage Mistakes That Are Making You Sick

We all like to think our kitchens are safe zones. But the truth is, many foodborne illnesses don’t come from restaurants or takeout—they start right...

LiveScience

Caffeine may help E. coli resist antibiotics — but more research is needed

A laboratory experiment suggests caffeine may boost E. coli’s antibiotic resistance. However, whether this discovery applies to real-world infections in people is not yet known.

The Independent UK

The bacterial ecosystem hiding in your socks - and what to do about it

Next time you peel off a sweaty pair at the end of the day, maybe, just maybe, opt for that 60-degree wash

The Conversation

The dirty truth about what’s in your socks: bacteria, fungi and whatever lives between your toes

Your feet are microbial hotspots. The area between your toes is packed with sweat glands, and when we wrap our feet in socks and shoes, we trap that moisture in a warm, humid cocoon that’s ideal for microbial growth. In fact, your feet may be home to a miniature rainforest…

Marie Claire

Hypochlorous Acid Is Your Most Underrated Ingredient MVP to Soothe Irritated Skin

Clearer, smoother, glowier skin is just a spritz away.

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