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Scientists Just Discovered Specific Gut Bacteria That May Protect Babies Against Autism and ADHD — And Parents in New York Can Act on This Science Today

A groundbreaking study found that specific infant gut bacteria may help protect against autism and ADHD, opening new paths for prevention research.

Medical Daily

A dietitian says most people can skip the probiotic supplements and eat these six foods instead

Work on your fiber foundations before turning to supplements

Fit & Well

Can Your Pillowcase Really Cause Acne and Hair Damage?

You can invest in expensive serums, luxury shampoos, and elaborate beauty routines, but if your pillowcase is neglected, it could be working against you. Every night, your pillow collects sweat, natural oils, dead skin cells, makeup residue, and even tiny particles from the environment. Over time, this creates a surface…

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5 Overnight Beauty Habits That Can Improve Your Skin

There is a reason people call it "beauty sleep." While you rest, your body enters repair mode. Skin cells regenerate faster, blood flow increases, and the damage caused by pollution, sunlight, and stress begins to heal. Yet many of us unknowingly sabotage this natural process. Sleeping with makeup, using dirty…

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Intermittent Fasting Is Rewiring Your Brain and Gut at the Same Time — New Research Explains Why It's Finally Working for Americans Who Failed Every Other Diet

A new study found that intermittent fasting doesn't just change your waistline — it changes your gut bacteria and the structure of your brain's cravings circuitry simultaneously.

Medical Daily

Target recalls baby wipes after potentially harmful bacteria found

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The Independent UK

What Makes You a Mosquito Magnet?

Almost everyone knows that one person who seems immune to mosquito bites. While others are constantly swatting and scratching, they sit comfortably without a single bite. It often feels like a superpower. The truth is far more fascinating. Mosquitoes do not randomly choose their victims. They use a complex system…

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You be the judge: should my partner get rid of her old dishcloths and sponges?

Charles and Alice have reconnected in their 60s, but he finds her soggy sponges foul, while she says his ashtrays are worse. You tell us who is giving you that sinking feeling

The Guardian - UK

The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHD

New research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of conditions like ASD and ADHD. Scientists discovered that specific microbes may offer a protective effect, opening avenues for future diet-based interventions and probiotics to support neurodevelopment.

The Economic Times

What Is Async? Backrooms' Mysterious Research Institute, Explained

One of the most interesting and esoteric aspects of 'Backrooms' is the mysterious Async Institute, and Kane Parsons' YouTube works provide a few answers.

Inverse

Warning issued over rise in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria infections ahead of summer

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The Independent UK

Officials warn of deadly flesh-eating bacteria on the rise across the East Coast

Health experts advise beachgoers to cover open wounds with waterproof bandages before entering coastal waters as cases emerge earlier in the season than usual

The Independent UK

Doctors Warn: These 6 Summer Foods Are Quietly Destroying Your Gut Lining

Summer is filled with backyard barbecues, frozen treats, and refreshing drinks, but some seasonal favorites may be doing more harm than good to your digestive system. Gastroenterologists and nutrition experts increasingly warn that certain highly processed foods can disrupt the gut barrier, sometimes referred to as the gut lining, which…

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55 Restaurant Red Flags That Make People Change Their Mind About Eating Out Immediately

Maybe its the laminated menu. Maybe a mousetrap in the corner. But everyone has a tell-tale sign they look out for at a restaurant. One that tells you that you might be going home with more than a bill. Readers shared their biggest restaurant red flags and you might want…

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A good night’s sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria. Here’s how to look after yours

It’s no accident that we spend a third of our lives asleep. It is essential to our health, and even animals for whom resting is complicated – such as aquatic mammals that need to surface to breathe, or birds that go up to 10 days without touching dry land –…

The Independent UK

Salmonella poisoning in England hits decade high – and the cost of living crisis could be to blame

Scientist suggests the cost of living crisis could be driving the increase in salmonella and campylobacter cases

The Independent UK

Scientists create new antibiotic that could help treat drug resistant infections

Antibiotic resistance is responsible for more than a million global deaths a year

The Guardian - US

Your cutting board may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s how to properly clean it

Cutting boards are some of the germiest kitchen items. We asked a food safety professor for the best ways to clean one to prevent bacteria

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Salmonella alert for London: Cases of the food poisoning bacteria soar to a 'record high'

The capital saw a 7.1% jump in laboratory-confirmed salmonella cases in a year

The Independent UK

What is fibremaxxing? A dietician shares tips on the latest wellness trend

People are increasing their fibre intake, but how beneficial is it for the body?

The Guardian - UK

Salmonella infections in England at highest level in a decade, figures show

Cases remain ‘consistently high’ – with 10,406 infections last year, 26% more than in 2016

The Independent UK

Fibremaxxing: what to know about the high-fibre diet trend

There are several easy ways you can boost your daily fibre intake.

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How Airlines Protect Passenger Health Between Flights: The Science of Cabin Sanitisation

Fold down the tray table on your next flight and look at the surface. It is the same tray table that the passenger before you put their laptop on, ate their meal off, possibly changed their baby on, and then folded back up without anyone cleaning it. On a short-haul…

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Supercharge Your Gut Health With These Dietitian-Approved 5-Minute Fixes

Bloating, be gone.

The Economic Times

Forget pills? This humble vegetable juice slashes blood pressure in just 14 days, biggest study ever

New research from the University of Exeter reveals beetroot juice significantly lowers blood pressure in older adults. Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks improved blood pressure. This effect is linked to changes in mouth bacteria that help produce nitric oxide, crucial for healthy blood vessels.

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