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Listeria: Everything you need to know as bacteria outbreak kills three in Washington

The cases were linked to the bacteria’s spread through eating ice cream from Listeria-contaminated machines

The Independent UK

Five deaths this year from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria recorded in Florida

The disease can be caused by contaminated seafood or when an open wound is exposed to the bacteria

The Independent UK

Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health – new research

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role as the first line of defense against pathogens and insults from the external environment. It provides important functions like temperature regulation and moisture retention. And despite the misconception that lipids harm your skin by causing…

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Scientists Develop Powerful Antibiotic That Can Tackle Superbugs

We urgently need new antibiotics to combat bacteria that become increasingly resistant to most clinically used antibiotics.

Zenger

Flesh-eating bacteria spreads across US

Thanks to warming waters, Vibrio vulnificus is expected to expand its territory and infect more people

Salon

Bacteria that ‘eat’ methane could slow global heating, study finds

Technology has the potential to make deep cuts to emissions of the potent greenhouse gas but requires major investment

The Guardian - UK

Milkshakes from a Tacoma burger joint tied to listeria outbreak that killed 3 people

Six people were hospitalized earlier this year for listeriosis, three of whom died. Two of those who survived the infection said they had milkshakes from Frugals in Tacoma, Wash., before getting sick.

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Cases of flesh-eating invasive strep A bacteria surge in Australian children

Medical journal reports alarming rise in cases over two years with some young patients experiencing toxic shock, amputation and flesh-eating, necrotising disease

The Guardian - AU

Anti-microbial resistance shows an upward trend in Kerala

AMR on rise in Kerala: KARS-NET report finds resistance to carbapenems increasing over past 4 yrs. KARS-NET report shows AMR on rise in Kerala, resistance to carbapenems increasing over past 4 yrs. Data from 23 surveillance labs in 11 districts reveals resistance to carbapenems, Vancomycin, ESBL, Methicillin on rise. KARS-NET…

The Hindu

Our secret superpower! 16 amazing facts about sweat, from armpit transplants to artificial BO

Why do we perspire? Do men do it more than women? Can you really ‘sweat out the toxins’? Here’s all you need to know

The Guardian - UK

Is “Flesh-Eating” Bacteria On the Rise? Here’s Everything To Know About The Deadly Microbe

A March 2023 study published in the journal Nature found the bacteria is advancing northward at about 30 miles per year.

Inverse

New study reveals how filthy the average Apple Watch band is

Those who wear their smartwatches for workouts are especially likely to need to regularly clean their bands.

Tom’s Guide

Scientists identify the microbes that make buffalo mozzarella so yummy

An analysis of buffalo mozzarella from two Italian dairies has revealed which bacteria define this beloved cheese.

LiveScience

Your filthy Apple Watch band could kill you, study finds

A new study has found that worrying levels of bacteria can be found on Apple Watch bands.

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Apple Watch and Fitbit straps ‘carry high levels of harmful bacteria’

Study finds E Coli bacteria common on cloth, plastic and rubber wristbands

LiveScience

'Flesh-eating' bacteria kill 3 in New York and Connecticut

One person in New York and two in Connecticut recently died from the dangerous bacterial infection.

The Independent UK

What to know about eating raw oysters safely

Oysters that contain Vibrio do not ‘look, smell, or even taste different from any other oyster,’ CDC states

The Independent UK

Cooking food properly and avoiding salad could cut antibiotic resistance – study

The measures could prevent bacteria-carrying resistance genes from getting into the gut, researchers said.

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Rare flesh-eating bacteria kill three in New York and Connecticut

Authorities issue warnings about eating raw shellfish and exposure of wounds to salt or brackish water after vibriosis deaths

The Conversation

Bibby Stockholm: legionella is not the only health threat on the asylum barge

Just days after being moved in, people seeking asylum were removed from the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge due to legionella bacteria on board. Dorset council, where the barge is located, has raised concerns that delays in removing people increased their risk of exposure to the potentially fatal bacteria.

The Times of India

Wristbands are breeding ground for harmful bacteria, finds study

In an era where wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, a recent study has shed light on an unexpected concern regarding wristbands. According to a new study, wristbands, including fitness trackers, smartwatches, and decorative accessories, have been found to harbor harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus. This revelation…

The Conversation

Making the most out of boreal plant resources

Plants produce molecules to interact with their environment and protect themselves against external threats. These molecules can also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, some of which are beneficial to human health. These properties are valued by traditional medicines and inspire the development of medicinal products by contemporary chemists.

The Independent UK

Three people in New York area die from bacterial infection linked to oysters and seawater

One person died in Suffolk County on Long Island and two other victims were from Connecticut

The Conversation

More than half of life on Earth is found in soil – here's why that's important

A recent study has found that soil is home to 59% of all life on Earth, from an insect feeding on the soil surface to a tiny microbe nestled in a soil pore. This discovery crowns soil as the most biodiverse habitat on the planet.

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What can you do about bad body odor in the backcountry?

Body odor is a natural by-product of having fun in nature, but there are things you can do to minimize offensive smells

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