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What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.

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Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria

Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritation

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Key Mechanism Uncovered In Gut Bacteria Could Help Solve Constipation

A new study identifies genes in gut microbes important for alleviating constipation by digesting a plant fiber known as arabinan.

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Bleach does not tackle fatal hospital superbug, UK researchers find

Following government guidance by using disinfectant to tackle C diff bacteria proved ineffective in experiments

The Guardian - UK

No, antibiotics aren't always needed. Here's how GPs can avoid overprescribing

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

The Conversation

This overlooked mattress tip will banish bed mites and bacteria for good

Want to have a cleaner bed? This one mattress tip is easy and can help eliminate dust mites

Woman & Home

Medication significantly decreases TB growth, find scientists

A promising new cancer treatment looks to be especially successful against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world's most fatal infectious diseases. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The Conversation

Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy – Britain must keep it out

Since 2013, over 20 million olive trees in Italy have succumbed to a devastating plant disease. The same disease now threatens many more plant species, across several countries, with the same fate.

The Conversation

'Phage therapy' could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

The Conversation

The 5 health risks of not cleaning your mattress properly — and how to avoid them

Respiratory issues, allergic reactions and bacterial infections are health conditions that can be born from not cleaning our mattresses often enough.

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Nestlé in talks to sell French pizza plant linked to E coli cases

Swiss food giant Nestlé said Monday that it is negotiating the sale of a French factory whose frozen pizzas were at the centre of a deadly food poisoning outbreak caused by the E. coli bacteria last year.

Radio France Internationale

Gulf of St. Lawrence: Analyzing fish blood can show us how healthy they are

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

The Conversation

Could new antibiotic clovibactin beat superbugs? Or will it join the long list of failed drugs?

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

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Winter plays havoc with our gut health - here's how to get it back on track

Experts reveal why it's so important to look after your gut health in winter and how to do it best

Inverse

Materials Scientists Just Created A “Living Material” That Eats Chemical Pollutants

The material may one day be a helpful tool in combatting water pollution that affects ecosystems.

LiveScience

NJ officials investigate unusual spike in Legionnaires' disease

New Jersey health officials are looking for a potential source of the unusual surge in Legionnaires' disease seen in two counties.

The Hindu

Scientists show how to turn lunar soil fertile for agriculture

Scientists have found a way to turn inhospitable lunar soil fertile by introducing bacteria that enhance the availability of phosphorus, an important plant nutrient.

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The Times of India

Why it is important to have curd as part of lunch daily

Yogurt, also referred to as curd, is a widely consumed dish that is suitable for any time of day. On the other hand, it is usually advised to have curd after a meal preferably lunch rather than before one. After a meal, consuming curd can facilitate digestion by supplying probiotics,…

The Times of India

Cavity prevention: Why habit of brushing teeth at night should be inculcated from an early age

Why skipping night time brushing is risky business for your teeth

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Astronauts might be able to grow plants on the moon, thanks to a few Earth microbes

Microbes could help unlock vital nutrients in lunar soil to one day help farms sustain astronaut crews on the moon, a new study reports.

The Conversation

Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

The Independent UK

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens.

The Independent UK

Scientists discover ‘hidden’ reason why certain people suffer more from UTIs

Common symptoms of UTIs include it being painful to urinate and having the need to urinate more often

Woman & Home

The 8 worst foods for gut health, revealed by nutrition experts

A nutritionist and dietitian reveal the worst foods for gut health - and some of them you might not be expecting

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